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My Brain Tried to Ghost Me — Literally

  • Aug 14, 2025
  • 2 min read

Have you ever had that moment where your brain just decides, “Nope, I’m done for the day. Figure it out yourself”? Well, mine took it to another level—it actually tried to ghost me. Not metaphorically, not in the cute “I forgot my grocery list” way, but in the full “pack your neurons and leave town” way. If brains had WhatsApp, mine would’ve blocked me, archived the chat, and changed the DP to a mysterious black circle.


When Your Brain Pulls a Houdini: Picture this: you’re in the middle of telling a story. You’ve set it up perfectly, the suspense is dripping, people are hanging on every word—and then poof! Gone. The punchline? Vanished. My brain took the exit ramp like a shady Uber driver. I just stood there blinking, while my neurons played hide-and-seek.


The Ghosting Signs Were There:

  • Forgetting why I walked into a room. (Classic brain ghost move.)

  • Having conversations where mid-sentence my brain whispered, “Good luck finishing this, champ.”

  • Putting milk in the pantry and cereal in the fridge—an act of cognitive sabotage if there ever was one.

Honestly, if ghosting were an Olympic sport, my brain would’ve brought home the gold, the silver, and possibly the bronze if it remembered to show up.


My Brain’s Excuses: When I confronted it (in the mirror, naturally), it hit me with:

  • “You never give me enough sleep.”

  • “Stop feeding me instant noodles and expect Nobel Prize thoughts.”

  • “Scrolling memes at 3 a.m.? That’s not brain care, buddy.”

And I had to admit… fair point.


The Comeback Plan: Like any relationship repair, I had to woo my brain back.

  • I started giving it puzzles and word games—like Tinder dates for neurons.

  • I let it nap without guilt-tripping myself.

  • I even tried meditation, though my brain ghosted me there too—by wandering off to think about pizza toppings.

But slowly, we started reconnecting. Sure, my brain still forgets where the car keys are, but at least it shows up for roll call now.


Conclusion: So yeah, my brain tried to ghost me. But in the end, I ghost-proofed it with naps, food that wasn’t beige, and the occasional crossword puzzle. If your brain ever starts ignoring your texts, don’t panic—it just wants attention, and maybe fewer late-night nachos.


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About Dr. Viveck Baluja and KneeTie Vascular Neurology

Dr. Viveck Baluja, MD, is a board-certified vascular neurologist (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology — Vascular Neurology) practicing telemedicine across California, Michigan, and Colorado, with additional consultation services available to international families, particularly in India.

KneeTie offers three focused services: emergency stroke second opinions delivered within 24 hours, traumatic brain injury (TBI) consultations for survivors and caregivers, and same-day adult ADHD evaluations for residents of CA, MI, and CO.

Stroke Second Opinion

After a stroke, families often have minutes to make decisions. Dr. Baluja provides a second set of expert eyes from a board-certified vascular neurologist — reviewing imaging, hospital records, and current treatment — typically within 24 hours of request. Common questions include: Was tPA appropriate? Should we pursue thrombectomy? What is the recovery outlook? What rehabilitation makes sense?

TBI Consultation

Traumatic brain injury recovery is rarely linear. Dr. Baluja helps patients and families understand recovery timelines, treatment options, post-concussion syndrome, and red flags that warrant emergency evaluation. Consultations typically last 50 minutes and are scheduled within the same week.

Same-Day Adult ADHD Evaluation

A real evaluation by a board-certified neurologist — not a 7-minute screening. Dr. Baluja's ADHD evaluations include comprehensive history, sleep and lifestyle assessment, and behavioral strategy alongside any medication discussion. Available same-day for residents of California, Michigan, and Colorado.

Why a Vascular Neurologist?

Vascular neurology is a subspecialty focused on stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and brain blood flow — among the rarest neurology subspecialties in the U.S. Most online telehealth services use general practitioners or nurse practitioners. KneeTie is led by a board-certified vascular neurologist with full state licensure and HIPAA-compliant telehealth infrastructure.

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