I feel like I'm just not there anymore...?

Question

I used to be like super smart and I got things right away, and I was always off thinking about things, and now all the sudden it's like I can't focus and think, and I don't understand things I used to understand perfectly before. It's like my brain just doesn't work right anymore. Why? Am I just not getting enough sleep or something? I don't understand.

Answer 1

That's very possible, or maybe not enough REM sleep.  You can go and be tested for that at a sleep clinic.

Answer 2

M, LMM,.

Answer 3

Could be a lot of reasons why this is happening.  How long has this been going on?  If more than a few weeks, I would check with your doctor.  You could also consider seeing a therapist.  One of the reasons for a lack of focus could be anxiety (if there is a lot going on in your life right now, if you're under a lot of stress).  It could also point to depression.  You are right to say that it feels like your brain is not working properly if you are anxious or depressed.  It's can't really. But again, there could be other reasons,  ADD can also cause these symptoms.  Check with the doctor.