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Forgot how to write my name
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Recently I had an errand to run and I needed to sign for an item. I felt fine but when I picked up the pen I just couldn't remember how to write the first letter of my name. Anyway I spent almost 10 seconds starring around the room hoping this letter was printed somewhere(it wasn't). I wrote my signature and after looking at it realized I wrote the letter backwards. I was so embarrassed I just left. when I told someone close to me he laughed. Also sometimes I misread analog clocks and I keep forgetting things. I'm scared out of my skull and I hope this is normal.
I'm a physically fit female and going to be 20 this year.
Do you think it's normal?
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Comments (10)
Moonlit_Heart (20326)
2009-02-22 12:49:15
Have you been particularly busy lately? Stressed out? That could be messing with your mind.
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Anonymous (Story Author)
2009-02-23 16:48:03
@: Moonlit_Heart
I don't think I'm stressed, I don't know.My mind is just hazy lately. Right in the middle of doing something I forget what I'm doing. I have to write down everything now and I can barely stay awake in class. I haven't told my parents anything but I think they r noticing. I'm hoping it goes away soon.
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montassis (20627)
2009-02-28 18:43:10
Don't be worried or freaked out about it!!!

Give it maybe another week and if you're still having trouble then maybe speak to your parents, friends or a health care professional.

What ever you do, don't worry about it, there will be an explanation.
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Stupidlookingguy (21005)
2009-03-17 03:35:06
Thinking about something else is it?
Preoccupied mind?
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Decrepitangel (10854)
2009-04-02 08:46:16
You could be stressed out, or just forgetful. This is also one of the signs of a common form of dyslexia, so if it continues to bother you then you should be checked for that possibility. If not, stress has a tendency to do strange things to people.
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hazeltopping (21920)
2009-04-13 17:06:43
OMG... this happens to me too... I'm 19 and very scared! I forget a lot of things, I often have to sit and think for ages before I can remember how to do something.
But, I think it is normal, the connections between our neurons are not quick enough and this may be due to what we eat, sleep, and stress, daily life.
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leakepeter (23008)
2009-05-14 14:37:02
your long term memory might be having some problems affecting the general brain i would advise u to go to the doctors and get checked, because this might lead to more complicated problems
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holliear (23342)
2009-05-23 12:54:18
why not try it you might surprise yourself
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ajk71486 (24286)
2009-06-15 20:15:23
With the backwards letter and the analog clock thing I had a friend that did this a lot, it was a form of dyslexia
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