[Fluttrbye]

Years ago I suffered a severe head/brain injury.

Over the years I suffered with severe vertigo but now live with it and know how to manage it.

I also suffered with amnesia. But that doesn't happen must at all now. Infrequently.

But my latest and curious mental malfunction is thinking one thought and when I try to say that thought it comes out just the opposite.

For example: I think "my it's a warm day", but when I go to speak that thought, it comes out "my it's a cold day". This seems to be very odd.

And while it comes out just the opposite, I feel embarrassed, knowing that is not what I meant to say and I quickly and consciously correct the spoken error.

Is there anyone else out there in this forum who knows what this symptom indicates or who also suffers with this? I am certain it's just another sign of the brain injury I suffered years ago. I just don't know the diagnosis.

[Leed]

Hi ~ I have "self induced" brain damage. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and because I drank for so many years, it damaged my brain.

I have done that on occasion, and it IS embarrassing. But like you, I quickly correct my mistake - and I often add that I have brain damage and that's why I messed up! I don't want people thinking I'm a complete idiot -- so if I tell them I have brain damage, they'll understand. It works. And we usually get a good laugh over my mistake. I might as well laugh about it. Sometimes it IS funny, depending on what I say. LOL

I don't really know the diagnosis either, but I don't really care. There isn't anything I can do about it since it's brain damage and it' going to be with me forever. The diagnosis isn't going to get rid of it, that's for sure. LOL

Best of luck, and God bless! Hugs, Lee

[ShaggyChic_1201]

I don't have brain damage but I do this around one specific thing: color. I know my colors. I can see colors. But when I go to say a color, I say 3 or 4 wrong colors before I get to the right color.

Weird, huh.

[shezbut]

Hi Flutterbye,

The event that you describe isn't uncommon for after TBI's. I have that happen quite often, and often don't realize that I even made an error until someone points it out to me.

My doctors called it something vague, like "word salad" (or something like that). A rather common effect with damage in the temporal lobe. I did see a speech therapist for a couple of months who gave me some good tips on dealing with my TBI.
Thinking Strategies...

Before...
1.) Control distractions whenever possible
2.) Ask Q's to clarify
3.) Do not assume
4.) Review before starting, especially if long or complex task

During...
1.) Go step by step
2.) Stop and think
3.) Slow down
4.) Pay attention to specific details
5. ) Keep it simple
6.) Problem solve: "what else can I say (or do)?"

After...
Double-check for accuracy

Maybe some of these techniques will help you as well? I hope so. Gentle hugs to you!

[Fluttrbye]

Originally Posted by leed

hi ~ i have "self induced" brain damage. I'm a recovering alcoholic, and because i drank for so many years, it damaged my brain.

i have done that on occasion, and it is embarrassing. But like you, i quickly correct my mistake - and i often add that i have brain damage and that's why i messed up! I don't want people thinking i'm a complete idiot -- so if i tell them i have brain damage, they'll understand. it works. And we usually get a good laugh over my mistake. I might as well laugh about it. Sometimes it is funny, depending on what i say. Lol

i don't really know the diagnosis either, but i don't really care. There isn't anything i can do about it since it's brain damage and it' going to be with me forever. The diagnosis isn't going to get rid of it, that's for sure. Lol

best of luck, and god bless! Hugs, lee

thank you leed

[Fluttrbye]

Originally Posted by bubsmiley

i don't have brain damage but i do this around one specific thing: Color. I know my colors. I can see colors. But when i go to say a color, i say 3 or 4 wrong colors before i get to the right color.

Weird, huh.

thank you bubsmiley

[Fluttrbye]

Originally Posted by shezbut

Hi Flutterbye,

The event that you describe isn't uncommon for after TBI's. I have that happen quite often, and often don't realize that I even made an error until someone points it out to me.

My doctors called it something vague, like "word salad" (or something like that). A rather common effect with damage in the temporal lobe. I did see a speech therapist for a couple of months who gave me some good tips on dealing with my TBI.
Thinking Strategies...

Before...
1.) Control distractions whenever possible
2.) Ask Q's to clarify
3.) Do not assume
4.) Review before starting, especially if long or complex task

During...
1.) Go step by step
2.) Stop and think
3.) Slow down
4.) Pay attention to specific details
5. ) Keep it simple
6.) Problem solve: "what else can I say (or do)?"

After...
Double-check for accuracy

Maybe some of these techniques will help you as well? I hope so. Gentle hugs to you!

Thank you Shezbut. Those are great suggestions.