I just go blank ?

Question

When someone talks to me. I listen very keen. When suddenly they talk to me about some number say for example 542 * 60. If any calc comes in or some percentage of interest they talk about. My brain suddenly feels a blankness. I cant able to think anything. How come others can tell this before me
Even I can do it but a little late. I want to know what that stops me from thinking and how to overcome this behaviour.

Answer 1

Well, you are reinforcing your own behavior patterns by thinking about it and worrying. Stop worrying and do the calculation using pen and paper or a claculator. Anxiety can make such things worse.

Answer 2

You have to differentiate between numbers in a conversation, and numbers for calculations. In a conversation you're not expected to think about the numbers unless you're asked. Usually that pauses the conversation until the answer is achieved, if the answer is necessary. However for most conversation numbers are just generalized, and not to be thought about too much. You need to learn to keep the conversation going, and not worry about it. I have this problem sometimes.

I think the reason for this glitch is because you're going from communication, which is processing language and even internalized language, as you're learning, to having to do a calculation, which is problem solving. You usually don't have to problem solve in conversations, they're just complex communication, but when you're asked to problem solve you have to change the way in which you're thinking literally, and think using your problem solving part of the brain. This is likely what causes your shift, you just cannot do something internal such as problem solving, while doing something external like a conversation.

As for others, they may just be better at ignoring problem solving while in a conversation, or they may be slightly better at math. Being better at math would speed up the process and allow you to return to regular speech.

Also this may be behavioral, where someone in the past has asked you math questions on the spot, and given you a hard time if you took too long, so now when it happens that behavioral patterns is seen as negative, so you worry about the outcome.

That's all I can think of.

Answer 3

This can be a symptom of epilepsy. What you're experiencing is exactly what I did.
There are several types of epilepsy, so see you doctor so he can take the necessary tests to find the exact problem you're experiencing.
I simply take 1 pill twice a day and it stops all the symptoms.
Don't delay having it diagnosed. If nothing else, it will set your mind at ease.
Type in "epilepsy symptoms" in google and you can read all about it.

Answer 4

When you wake up in the morning, reach for the orange juice, not the vodka. It helps a little bit with the memory.

Answer 5

talk to your doctor