[Photonate]

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Hello. So first let me say I've explained one of the biggest things I struggle with in another recent tread I made - which is just I guess deteriorated overall thinking and mind quality, stuff like focus, concentration, train of thought, inner dialogue (thinking) clarity and inconsistency, etc. and just my overall inner, mental/brain/mind etc. being I guess maybe 'mucky', at least most of the time, and at least compared to how it's always been and what I'm comfortable with.

Which, it's not necessarily at a serious, debilitating point or anything, it's just at least noticeable and less than what I'd be comfortable with and not worried about, but that brings me to the point of this thread.

I'm just worried, and honestly I think my biggest fear and worry, is that it could keep getting worse, gradually, or even just maybe suddenly due to some circumstance or problem, and the causes that I can currently identify for experiencing it now, could get worse and/or just persist, and lead to I guess catatonia or just something along those lines, just my mind and inner quality becoming complete or nearly complete crap and useless; and even further/worse, not being able to 'function' and having to just be stuck in some facility for a very extended period of time, or even permanently...

Now, I know, I'm probably just overthinking/worrying unnecessarily, and considering the worst case scenario, but I just fear that with how things have noticeably deteriorated, if these specific things persistently get worse, or even suddenly at all ever, that I'll just simply not even be able to think and string a coherent, consistent train of thought together and my brain/mind will just become total crap.

[downandlonely]

There are several different things which could cause this kind of symptoms. I would suggest talking to a doctor.

If you are taking medications, talk to the prescribing doctor to see if this type of "brain fog" could be side effects.

If you rule out the meds, you could see a neurologist and see if it's something like dementia (although I am not sure of your age).

I imagine this is really scary for you, but I would encourage you to consult a real doctor and not "Dr. Google." I have spent some time googling symptoms and side effects, and I only end up with increased anxiety and no real answers.

[Photonate]

I'm not taking any medications, and I'm not really looking for definitive answers or solutions or anything really, I guess just more other opinions, knowledge etc. about whether 'catatonia' or just becoming completely incoherent and unable to function is very likely with the basic information/details I've provided.

[downandlonely]

I'm not sure our opinions are worth very much, since we are just amateurs on a website. I have no medical training myself. I wouldn't think complete catatonia is likely, but I'm no expert.

Do you not feel comfortable talking with a doctor about your concerns?