I’ve noticed that recently I’ll leave out the article “a”, or the preposition “to”, or most frequently “that” and “which” out of a sentence, which can change the whole meaning of what I’m trying to say, or even make it nonsensical. Not being able to find just the right verb, adjective, or adverb is something new as well. Sometimes I’ll get lost in a sentence, which never has happened before. I’ll just stare at the page for minutes in frustration.
Some of it might be fast typing, but my typing speed hasn’t changed significantly. This is something new and it bothers me a bit because of a recent episode of severe physical exhaustion and resultant chronic fatigue. Slow comeback. Not sure if it’s related, or what it is, if anything, but since there’s no doctor near here—and I’m not sure if one can really do anything about it as it just might be age finally catching up—I’m taking a wait-and-see attitude and not letting it bother me too much. I think I just need to take it easier for awhile, eat right, and sleep well. I’ve suddenly become a great fan of the afternoon nap.
Maybe you’ve not been getting enough sleep, or drinking too much coffee, or are simply preoccupied by an increase in stress or activities.