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JonnaJarvela
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29 Aug 2018, 4:00 pm

I don't know how to google this so I gotta ask
Why might I have this problem? Can you relate?

When I'm asked, or have to do some kind of calculation, no matter how easy it is
I go completely blank and can't even form any thoughts.
This is distressing because it makes it difficult for me to even go to shopping



KingExplosionMurder
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31 Aug 2018, 12:25 am

I'm not quite sure if you're referring to math calculations or not, but if so, it could be dyscalculia.



harry12345
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31 Aug 2018, 5:33 am

I do that sometimes if put on the spot.

If I need to work something out on the fly - i.e. in a shop it can take me a long time.

In fact that is one of the reasons I now think I bought the same breakfast in the canteen at work every day. I would know how much I owed and how much change I should get back.