Browsing reddit because I hate myself and I come across this post on /r/GenX that describes not being able to recall words. Most of that thread is describing this as a normal part of being in your 50s. It's kinda not! That's not normal, it's a bad thing.

Covid affects the brain. Pretty badly! Even mild Covid is linked to brain damage. That hasn't stopped happening, there keeps being more research confirming it.

Anyways, wear a mask, stay safe, keep your comrades safe.

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[–] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 25 points 5 months ago

yeah I'm pretty sure I got some covid brain rot, specifically the grasping for words thing

what a stupid and hateful disease and what a stupid and hateful country that willingly spreads it

[–] laziestflagellant@hexbear.net 17 points 5 months ago

This + ADHD brain-outrunning-mouth syndrome has wrecked havoc on my ability to communicate effectively 😔

[–] ryven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I've been having trouble remembering words (and everything else) my entire life, I have no idea how I'd know if it got worse at some point. I'd better stay safe, I don't think I can afford to lose any more memory. >_<

[–] FlakesBongler@hexbear.net 13 points 5 months ago

Yep, I used to have a pretty good memory (was actually told I had eidetic memory a couple of times)

Now I'm just your average thembo

Don't want to lose any more of my perspicacity lest I can no longer engage in sesquipedalian loquaciousness

[–] ElChapoDeChapo@hexbear.net 10 points 5 months ago

Maybe it's the COVID, maybe it's all the weed I've smoked, maybe my bad sleep habits, my brain is cooked regardless

[–] Grebgreb@hexbear.net 9 points 5 months ago

looking back at things I typed and realizing entire words are missing

[–] HexReplyBot@hexbear.net 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

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