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How do I salvage my intelligence? Please help!

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zippyswife · 31/07/2019 22:24

I’m 42. I feel so stupid, inarticulate, I can barely string a sentence together, let alone form a coherent argument.
I used to be a very bright girl, straight As at A level, 2:1 at a very good uni etc. But working in a menial role and being more or less a SAHM has meant my brain has stopped working.
It saddens me so much (much more than my depleting looks), and if there was a botox for the brain I would probably do it.
What can I do? I want to do it for me to increase my confidence and my self-worth but also so others regard me as I used to be; bright, sharp, intelligent.
Please help me get it back!!
(Ironically what I lost in brains I gained in empathy and kindness- which is great but I really want my brains back!!)

OP posts:

FaFoutis · 01/08/2019 09:55

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You can actually feel your brain stretch when under deadline pressure.

Scorpiovenus · 01/08/2019 10:36

you are not around interesting people who are.

Just find some people like you, or it will feel dumbed down. I worked in sales for a temp job once and it drive me nuts as the conversation was dull and boring and all about people.

ChihuahuaMummy1 · 01/08/2019 10:40

Being a sahm does not make you thick

Trooperslaneagain · 01/08/2019 10:42

Coursera
Udemy

Trooperslaneagain · 01/08/2019 10:43

And! Fish oil made a big difference for me.

Zaphodsotherhead · 01/08/2019 10:55

I'd just got my brain back after having babies when the menopause cut in and I'm back to not being able to remember my own name again.

Talking to people helps. Especially people who make you think or who banter, so you have to think fast to banter back.

Also reading. Doesn't have to be 'improving' books, forcing your brain to concentrate on words helps increase your ability to concentrate on other things.

Now, where did I put my glasses?

Evilmorty · 01/08/2019 10:57

Following! Links to good podcasts please!

PippaPoisson · 01/08/2019 11:00

Do a masters or Phd

Synecdoche · 01/08/2019 11:05

Would you have time for anything like FutureLearn? Would tour employer fund you to do a part time Masters linked to your job or could you do a part time Masters through the OU or distance learning?

Or are there any book clubs in your area? Or could you learn a new skill something like crochet or knitting?

All of the above I do to train my brain!

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