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Posted by Dinah on March 25, 2003, at 6:15:55
What a relief. I got one of those global migraines last night, the sort that affect every part of your body and you wonder with slight curiosity if you're about to die while you lie as still as possible and try whatever you do not to move your head.
The relief part is that it explains the odd neurological problems of the last couple of days.
But I have been having just awful word substitution problems lately both in writing and in speaking. Enough that it sometimes compromises my ability to communicate. Sometimes I substitute a homynym, sometimes I have absolutely no idea where the word comes from. I must confess that it isn't a brand new problem for me. I've always done it to some extent. But it's gotten ridiculous lately.
Does anyone know if that can be a migraine phenomenon? Or is it just stress related. I've caught up on my sleep, I think, so it shouldn't be a sleep deprivation problem.
Posted by coral on March 25, 2003, at 19:03:34
In reply to Migraines and word substitution, posted by Dinah on March 25, 2003, at 6:15:55
Dear Dinah,
Such a characteristic can also be considered a charming eccentricity. My mother routinely said and did things that completely baffled, confused and befuddled anyone in the immediate vicinity. She also held fast to the rule of "Don't explain" and would merrily go about her business, ignoring the quizzical looks.
I have inherited this trait and now understand the "Don't explain" belief because if I attempt to, I can't possibly get out a rational explanation without breaking into gales of laughter. A friend opened my refrigerator, only to find the iron in there. I can't begin to tell you why or when the iron wound up where the milk should be.
At one point, my mother was concerned so she went to a major medical center for a full neurological work-up. She passed with flying colors, scored in the stratosphere for IQ.
Professionally, I do a great deal of public speaking. During a Q and A session, I MEANT to ask one person if his parents were immigrants. Instead, I asked, "Do you have parents?"
Furthermore, just remember the wonderful comedien who made his career out of word substitions. Norm Crosby, maybe?
I have hundreds of stories that are all true.
For what it's worth...
Coral
Posted by Dinah on March 26, 2003, at 19:17:47
In reply to Re: Migraines and word substitution, posted by coral on March 25, 2003, at 19:03:34
Posted by shar on March 26, 2003, at 20:54:41
In reply to Re: Migraines and word substitution, posted by coral on March 25, 2003, at 19:03:34
Posted by coral on March 26, 2003, at 21:09:23
In reply to Where was the milk? (nm) » coral, posted by shar on March 26, 2003, at 20:54:41
Posted by coral on March 26, 2003, at 21:14:13
In reply to Re: That's a good attitude I should adopt. Thanks (nm) » coral, posted by Dinah on March 26, 2003, at 19:17:47
Dear Dinah,
A very wealthy friend of my mother's was visiting, and my mother noticed she only had on one earring. (The earring was a gold nugget with large diamond accents). My mother was afraid her friend might've lost it in the house and so.... gently mentioned it. Her friend's hands flew to her ears and she said, "Well, heavens, for all I know, I only wore one!"
Coral
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