Hello everyone,
I have a question that I would like to ask you.
I’m dealing with something that’s been bothering me a lot, and I’m hoping to get some perspective.
I used to be able to think through problems on my own and figure things out step by step. It wasn’t always easy, but I trusted my thinking and could usually get somewhere. Recently, that’s changed a lot.
Now I struggle to solve even simple things the way I used to, and it feels like my brain just doesn’t “engage” the same way anymore.
I think a big part of this came from heavy reliance on AI tools. I got used to outsourcing thinking instead of working through problems myself. I recognize that this wasn’t a great habit, and I’ve already cut back significantly. I’m actively trying to go back to doing things on my own again.
But even after reducing that dependence, something still feels off. It’s like there’s a missing piece I sit down to think, and it just doesn’t click the same way. The effort is there, but the clarity or depth isn’t.
So I’m trying to understand:
Is this kind of “cognitive dulling” reversible?
What am I actually doing wrong here is it just habit, or something deeper?
How do I rebuild my ability to think and problem-solve independently again?
Would really appreciate any insights, experiences, or even tough truths.