Why do I randomly blank out?

Nearly everyone zones out from time to time. It might happen more frequently when you feel bored or stressed, or when you’d rather be doing something else. It’s also pretty common to experience prolonged spaciness or brain fog if you’re dealing with grief, a painful breakup, or other difficult life circumstances.

Why do I forget what I was just talking about?

The answer is you are likely to have been “dual-tasking” just before speaking. It might have been because you were thinking about the words you wanted to say and something else at the same time. Or maybe you were concentrating on listening while trying to think of what to say.

Why do I go blank for a few seconds?

An absence seizure causes you to blank out or stare into space for a few seconds. They can also be called petit mal seizures. Absence seizures are most common in children and typically don’t cause any long-term problems. These types of seizures are often set off by a period of hyperventilation.

Why do I forget what I’m saying in the middle of talking?

So, why do I sometimes forget to say something before I say it? The answer is you are likely to have been “dual-tasking” just before speaking. It might have been because you were thinking about the words you wanted to say and something else at the same time.

Can anxiety cause your mind to go blank?

Inability to set aside or let go of a worry. Inability to relax, feeling restless, and feeling keyed up or on edge. Difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind “goes blank”

Why do my minds go blank when I have conversations?

Sometimes, having your mind go blank during conversations is a byproduct of feeling like your life has become boring, stale or uninteresting, and changing up your routine helps address the root cause. By getting out more and trying new things, you can enrich your life while also meeting new people and getting better at starting conversations.

What happens when your mind blanks out?

You can teach yourself firsthand that nothing bad usually occurs when you blank out by pretending to have it happen to you during low-stakes conversations. A big reason people’s minds go blank is because they’re anxious. Nervousness prevents your thoughts from flowing freely. Sometimes you’ll be acutely aware of how scared and on edge you feel.

Why do some people go blank when they have nothing to say?

When some people’s minds go blank the problem snowballs because they get worried about the consequences of not having anything to say. They fear everyone will judge them harshly and it will be humiliating. That makes them more anxious and self-conscious, which locks up their thoughts even more.

Why do I blank out during interviews?

Your social anxiety may pop up in the worst possible times, like during job interviews, presentations, first dates and other high-stakes conversations, forming a somewhat predictable pattern. For example, you might be more likely to blank out when you are put on the spot, meeting someone new, or when you’re feeling insecure.