Why do I forget some words while speaking?

general term used to refer to deficits in language functions. PPA is caused by degeneration in the parts of the brain that are responsible for speech and language. PPA begins very gradually and initially is experienced as difficulty thinking of common words while speaking or writing.
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Why do I forget words when I'm speaking?

It's believed that the brain has activated the meaning of the word, but not the sound; like it's short circuited, and skipped the phonological level. As a result, you have the idea in your head, and a sense of knowing it, but your brain just cannot activate the corresponding word sound.
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Is forgetting random words normal?

On its own, occasionally forgetting a word is a completely normal part of life. Tip of the tongue states are a common experience across languages. Even deaf users of sign languages experience “tip of the finger” states when they forget a sign. They are also common across the age range.
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What does it mean when you forget the words for things?

Lethologica is both the forgetting of a word and the trace of that word we know is somewhere in our memory. Perhaps it is necessary for us to drink from the river Lethe to help us temporarily forget the trivial and unnecessary, so we can prioritise the information that is important to our lives.
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Why do I keep blanking on words?

When you 'go blank', it's usually because you are talking too quickly – thoughts are coming out of your mouth as soon as they are produced. When this is happening, your pace is too fast for you and your audience.
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Why am I suddenly stumbling over my words?

Fatigue, Stress or Anxiety

Sometimes social anxiety can result in a dry mouth and stumbling over your words when speaking with other people causing you to struggle to talk or freeze up. Simply being tired or fatigued can make it hard to think of the right words.
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Why can't I speak properly sometimes?

Dysarthria means difficulty speaking. It can be caused by brain damage or by brain changes occurring in some conditions affecting the nervous system, or related to ageing. It can affect people of all ages. If dysarthria occurs suddenly, call 999, it may be being caused by a stroke.
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Why do I feel like I can't talk sometimes?

Selective mutism is a severe anxiety disorder where a person is unable to speak in certain social situations, such as with classmates at school or to relatives they do not see very often. It usually starts during childhood and, if left untreated, can persist into adulthood.
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Can anxiety cause loss of speech?

People who are anxious may feel like they can't keep up with their thoughts and may speak much faster as a result, which can cause stuttering or slurring. Communication difficulties due to anxiety may become even more apparent among people with other underlying speech impairments, as well.
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Can anxiety cause difficulty speaking?

One of the symptoms of anxiety is a difficulty with speaking normally. Due to the physical and psychological impact of anxiety, this disorder can make it incredibly difficult for you to get your words out in a manner which is both comfortable and coherent.
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Can stress affect your speech?

People often report word-finding difficulties and other language disturbances when put in a stressful situation. There is, however, scant empirical evidence to support the claim that stress affects speech productivity.
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