Problems in getting words out

Posted by lotsofpain @lotsofpain, Jul 11, 2021

I have noticed a slightly developing tendency to have difficulty getting what i am thinking actually into words. Its very hard to describe not a stammer, words slightly garbled words maybe. . just happens sometimes. doesn't seem to coincide with anything else though I have been a bit unpredictably breatlhess on occasions and get labynthitis sometimes

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 11, 2021

@lotsofpain, You are not alone. I sometimes struggle to put my thoughts into words when I'm talking with people or in front of a small group. I think mine may be due to a small amount of anxiety and maybe some stress. Here are some different causes of what you are describing:

6 Possible Causes of Sudden Speech Problems - https://www.webmd.com/brain/sudden-speech-problems-causes

There is also a condition called Aphasia - "Oct 20, 2020 — Overview. Aphasia is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, ..." -- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aphasia/symptoms-causes/syc-20369518. There are some discussions on Connect about the condition you may want to view:

-- Let's "Talk" About Aphasia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/june-is-national-aphasia-month/
-- How did you know? Aphasia: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-did-you-know/
-- Brain Tumors and Aphasia (Speech Problems): https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/brain-tumors-and-aphasia/