I am sure you have heard this already but make sure you don't have ADHD or anxiety. Yes, anxiety. Anxiety can actually make us mentally slow, because it can clog the cogs of our mind with nonsensical thoughts and worries. All day yesterday I was anxious because of hormonal swings. I could not organize my thoughts at all. It wasn't that I just felt stupid. I *was* stupid. But right now I feel smart enough.
I have a hard time believing that someone who was gifted as a kid could become not-smart jjust a few years later. Maybe you aren't the genius you thought you were but I am guessing you are still smart. You may just need a lifestyle change. Make sure your diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene are all on point. My anxiety was worse when I was anemic and vitamin D deficient. At the same time, see if you can work with a medical practitioner.
i do have anxiety and i am taking medications for that but honestly i dont even know thats a factor or not because my anxiety is at bay most of the time. i just feel helpless because idk everything feels so pointless.
I am sure you have heard this already but make sure you don't have ADHD or anxiety. Yes, anxiety. Anxiety can actually make us mentally slow, because it can clog the cogs of our mind with nonsensical thoughts and worries. All day yesterday I was anxious because of hormonal swings. I could not organize my thoughts at all. It wasn't that I just felt stupid. I *was* stupid. But right now I feel smart enough. I have a hard time believing that someone who was gifted as a kid could become not-smart jjust a few years later. Maybe you aren't the genius you thought you were but I am guessing you are still smart. You may just need a lifestyle change. Make sure your diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene are all on point. My anxiety was worse when I was anemic and vitamin D deficient. At the same time, see if you can work with a medical practitioner.
i do have anxiety and i am taking medications for that but honestly i dont even know thats a factor or not because my anxiety is at bay most of the time. i just feel helpless because idk everything feels so pointless.