How do you overcome this situation?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (15029)
Philippines
June 25, 2025 10:15pm CST
So, I was replying to a friend's email when out of the blue, my brain just couldn't come up with a word that could express what was on my mind. My brain completely conked out. It scared me that this incident happened. Some people call it a mental block.
I stopped writing and just lay in bed for a few hours. I fell asleep. When I woke up, I was fearful of resuming replying to the email, as I might not be able to think of the proper words again.
I am glad it didn't happen during an actual conversation, or it could be embarrassing.
Up to now, I still haven't replied to the email.
What would you have done if this happened to you?
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8 responses
@psanasangma (7745)
• India
27 Jun
@Jenaisle 
... Sometimes I don't at all... after re reading and considering whether to response or not I start with that .... " I have been thinking about your ...... "
Our minds really goes blank beyond horizon so it's better to sleep and come back 
... Sometimes I don't at all... after re reading and considering whether to response or not I start with that .... " I have been thinking about your ...... "
Our minds really goes blank beyond horizon so it's better to sleep and come back 1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (152087)
• United States
26 Jun
That happens to me all the time. I describe what I want to say instead of trying to remember the correct word I want. I KNOW the word... I just can't remember it. That's been happening to me for years and I ignore it now and just go on talking (Yes, it happens when I'm talking, too.) and don't worry about it.
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@LindaOHio (192981)
• United States
26 Jun
Over the past couple of years this happens to me all the time now. I can't remember common words for things and I used to be a very good writer; but words often escape me now. I am 77.
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@LindaOHio (192981)
• United States
28 Jun
@Jenaisle Some say I look in my 60s; but I'm approaching 80!!!!!!!! In my mind though I feel like I'm 22. I don't ever want to act like an old woman.
@cabuyogty (3875)
• Philippines
26 Jun
I can't think of the right terms sometimes whenever I have to reply to an email in the company. I have to be confident to my answers and think positive that they can understand what I have write to an email.
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@cabuyogty (3875)
• Philippines
28 Jun
@Jenaisle Yes , they can understand but my writing seems like not so formal writing.
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@Nakitakona (57114)
• Philippines
26 Jun
I don't know what is the issue? Getting mentaly blockis common among normal persons. But it's not permanent.
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@rsa101 (38889)
• Philippines
26 Jun
That actually happens to me a lot too. Out of nowhere, my mind just goes blank and I lose the words—even when I know exactly what I want to say. It can be frustrating, and yes, a bit scary sometimes.
When it happens, I usually step away and rest, just like you did. And honestly, I also feel hesitant to go back, afraid it might happen again. But it always passes. You’ll find the words when you’re ready—no pressure.
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@allknowing (148514)
• India
26 Jun
There are umpteen ways in which what you want to say can be expressed. Change the style and you will be presented with so many different ways
I will give you an example If I want to say " Your brain works well" but the word brain escapes me. I can put that expression by saying "You are clever I say".
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Anyway, thanks for a good recommendation. @allknowing (148514)
• India
26 Jun
@Jenaisle Ther are synonyms for poignant but you now got it
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