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11. Well, since I have chronic brain fog (fibromyalgia) this makes me feel better reading the responses

Fri Dec 5, 2025, 07:46 PM

Dec 5

I don't really refer to memory lapses as any term or phrases. Things that I say frequently as it's happening to me is the following:

"Recalculating. Recalculating. Recalculating!" (like a GPS system)

"Derp. Derp. Derp." (this can go on for several minutes to be honest)

"WELP! My OLDS TIMERS just kicked in again!" There was an email joke about OLDS TIMERS and SOME TIMERS and I don't remember how it went.

"I'M MELTING!!!" (I sound like the Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz)

" I forgot what I was saying."

"Where was I?" "What was I talking about?" "Where was I going again?"

"Dammit, I came into this room for a reason. I forgot what that reason was!"

"Tickets! Tickets please!" (I say this in Vampire Lestat's voice, kind of like riding the crazy train)

I'm a Capricorn. I don't follow. I just do my own thing. Thank you.

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What's your go-to excuse [View all] True Dough Dec 5 OP

I call it a brain glitch. Irish_Dem Dec 5 #1

Cranial flatulence SheltieLover Dec 5 #2

Opps, had a 'brain fart!'...this is a good excuse I use sometimes... SWBTATTReg Dec 5 #3

I use brain fart too. debm55 Dec 5 #5

How bout this? FalloutShelter Dec 5 #4

ahhh...a variation on the old abe simpson ploy. ret5hd Dec 5 #9

LOL FalloutShelter Dec 5 #10

Isn't that what we get daily from you-know-who.... Sogo Dec 5 #21

Laughed my NJCher Dec 7 #55

oops justaprogressive Dec 5 #6

My usual cop. House of Roberts Dec 5 #7

Usually, True Dough Dec 5 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author True Dough Dec 5 #16

Lost the thought.. Permanut Dec 5 #8

Well, since I have chronic brain fog (fibromyalgia) this makes me feel better reading the responses Niagara Dec 5 #11

Outstanding list NJCher Dec 7 #56

Thank you, NJCher Niagara Dec 7 #64

(Pointing at head). Narrow gauge railway. Train went off the track. Norrrm Dec 5 #12

Oops, brain clutter again. Have to wait for what ever it was I lost to come to the top again. Fla Dem Dec 5 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Fla Dem Dec 5 #14

"Ahhh... fuck it." Harker Dec 5 #17

I use that True Dough Dec 5 #18

It pays to stick with a proven winner! Harker Dec 5 #19

The subtle approach. Permanut Dec 5 #31

I didn't know that you swore, Harker Niagara Dec 6 #37

More so when speaking than in writing, Niagara. Harker Dec 6 #40

I get that, Harker Niagara Dec 7 #53

I say fluff it. debm55 Dec 6 #44

If I should ever find myself in polite company again, I'll try that! Harker Dec 7 #50

Thank you , Harker. debm55 Dec 7 #60

Stoner moment vs senior moment. quaint Dec 5 #20

"I can't believe I can't think of (his/her name)....It'll come back...." (and it always does). Sogo Dec 5 #22

Just put NJCher Dec 7 #57

YW....Make sure the B12 is methycobalamin and NOT cyanocobalamin. Sogo Dec 7 #61

Uploading berniesandersmittens Dec 5 #23

I go downstairs to get something. Norrrm Dec 5 #24

My life has become much simpler since moving into a studio. pat_k Dec 5 #32

Ever went looking True Dough Dec 6 #36

Seeing as I am seriously nearsighted, no. 3catwoman3 Dec 6 #38

My iPhone is NJCher Dec 7 #58

Having a spontaneous flashback JoseBalow Dec 5 #25

Sorry, my train of thought just derailed. WestMichRad Dec 5 #26

Oh, I'm stealing that! -nt CrispyQ Dec 5 #28

"Lost my train of thought." CrispyQ Dec 5 #27

I think it's not used as often as it used to be. yorkster Dec 5 #34

Crap. Lost the train. ADD moment. pat_k Dec 5 #29

CRS Lars39 Dec 5 #30

I call it self-distraction. yorkster Dec 5 #33

CRS ScoutHikerDad Dec 5 #35

Buffering! applegrove Dec 6 #39

"Wait a second. I'm dumb." Iggo Dec 6 #41

the voices in my head interrupted Marthe48 Dec 6 #42

That's a good one! Iggo Dec 6 #43

I say, Oh fluff it. debm55 Dec 6 #45

And then you should True Dough Dec 6 #46

"Did you just see my impersonation of a babies butt?" JMCKUSICK Dec 6 #47

"I'm sorry. I didn't get any sleep last night." LudwigPastorius Dec 7 #48

Sorry, I paused. nt Dulcinea Dec 7 #49

I'm getting old Pototan Dec 7 #51

;-{) Goonch Dec 7 #52

There is no 'excuse'. OldBaldy1701E Dec 7 #54

I have so much stuff in my brain it takes a while to open that file cabinet. kimbutgar Dec 7 #59

"Need I say more?"😁 Floyd R. Turbo Dec 7 #62

"Geeze, I hope I'm not going Tr**p!" NNadir Dec 7 #63