Re: Cog Fog

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If you are able to use a computer you may like the program called evernote.

I think the URL is www.evernote.com or something like that.

Basically i used to use notepads to but between not being able to hold a pen

easily and not being able to write very much (not to do with CFS) and losing the

damn notebook all the time someone posted about evernote and i decided to give

it a try.

It allows you to create lists and have check boxes and you can tick off what you

have done you can create many notes and even clip stuff from the itnernet create

notes with photos all sorts. Mainly i use it if i want to write notes to myself

so i dont forget to do stuff. Its really useful and i think it works with both

PC and MAC if you have ipad or iphone as well as a PC or laptop it can also sync

the notes from one to the other so you can type the shopping list on your PC and

it syncs to your phone which you can take shopping. I personally dont have a

phone like that but it might be useful to you or others. You can also access

evernote off the internet so if you are travelling you can access it while you

are away.

hope this helps someone.

if the link doesn't work google evernote and it should come up. Also the program

comes with very simple to follow instructions on how to use it

from erin

Re: Cog Fog

With everything else CFIDS brings, the loss of my brain was the worst loss. I

have learned how to recover and deflect quickly when I am in conversations that

I get lost in. I guess my brain has compensated somewhat for what it has lost. I

use notebooks and pads all the time. I have to start my day with my chore book

and calendar to know what I need to do, if I am able to do anything. Checking

off works well. I never even needed to study in college. Just read everything

and could almost repeat it. I feel like I have become borderline retarded. This

also applys to my activities. Like putting hitting the gas pedal instead of the

brake, or putting the milk on the shelf and the cereal in the fridge. The worst

was getting out of the shower w/o remembering to rinse off. My biggest loss was

my brain. And I try to learn forward, rather than mourn. It really stinks.