Talking and listening.

You nailed it right there. I know as a teacher, these are two HUGELY connected yet different capacities.

I need answers and questiions repeated. I have no problem asking for that.

Last week I saw my MD about my insomnia and he spewed some really super fast speech.

I had to say, "What did you say? Please say that again."

Earlier in our meeting, I felt overwhelmed with his rushed presence and even put my hands in my head and said, "I hate coming here. You are rushing."

I think this was my reaction to how fast he moves, thinks, and talks. And once he did slow down it was a good visit there. He does listen. Thank God.



Don't be afraid to tell people to repeate their questions, answers or whatever. This is part of our cognitive-------------slowness, whatever.

You are not alone in this, and I know for myself, writing and e-mail are easier because it is a bit slower -- more at my pace.

You need speech at your pace to retrain your brain.

Take care

pm