The Fog

No, I'm not talking about the weather.  That would be cold and windy with a chance of impending snow (doom?).  Have you ever just plain out forgotten something?  I mean like why you got up from your chair or where you're going when you're driving to work along the same route that you've taken for the past 15 years.  If you've ever experienced this then you know what the fog is all about.  You see, one of the most annoying things about fibromyalgia is the fog, better known as fibro fog.  I'm struggling to write this because every so often I have to look at the title to remind myself of what I'm writing.  Some days it's not quite this bad but today is one of the foggiest. I'm not sure how many times I've walked out of my room (at work) and forgotten why I've left and where I planned to go.  Thank heaven people around here use email and that reminds me of where I need to be and when.  As long as I can get my daughter and myself home I'll be in good shape.  Hmmm...it might help if I continue to remember my own name.  Sometimes I'm just not sure what that is.  :)  You think I'm kidding don't you.  Surprise, I'm not.  :(

I'm not complaining.  My husband has been really good about helping me remember what I'm supposed to do and sometimes how to do something.  At least I have a support systerm for help.  My trusty iPhone is always there to tell me what I'm forgetting, folks at work keep me remembering and my kids and husband don't let me forget if it has to do with them. 

The real flipside of the fog is that sometimes I have no clue what someone said so I don't get mad.  Reality is, this condition makes you start to prioritize, not take things for granted and be completely grateful for those around me.  All in all it's really ok.  Now folks it's time for me to go do something.  Just can't remember what...