BRAIN FOG

I deal with this too. Following :)

@YougotthisNaush

I find it useful to try waking up earlier or drinking coffee.

@YougotthisNaush Hi, I have a condition that causes brain fog. I find pacing myself in all ways helpful. It can be made worse by a lack of overall energy and this is used in all social interactions, physical movements, emotional energy use and mental exertion. That has been the key for me and my son is also learning the same x

@YougotthisNaush

Brain fog is generally a symptom of underlying medical condition. Possible cases may be anxiety, depression, tension headaches and more. Medications can help alleviate the brain fog. And also lifestyle changes like exercising regularly, eating healthy, reducing screen time, sleeping on time could help reduce the symptoms.

Jumping around helps me sometimes but that doesn't work everywhere.

@YougotthisNaush 

Hi! It could be a symptom of brain inflammation (neuroinflammation). I'm sorry to hear you are dealing with this. I am too, and it's a real struggle. There was a post about this not long ago: https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/DevelopingHealthyCopingSkills_2253/BodyandMindConnectionInflammation_347130/

 I added some information in that comment section, but will repost it here: 

"This is such an important topic for me because I've been struggling with a high amount of brain inflammation for about 8 years, and only very recently found out it was brain inflammation. My brain inflammation was caused by intense psychological and emotional stress. It's rarely mentioned anywhere that stress can cause brain inflammation, which is why I would've never suspected that my symptoms were related to that. 

I want to share the possible causes discussed in my training here:

● Direct Head Injury (Physical trauma with or without concussion)

● Indirect Head Injury (Whiplash)

● Intense Psychological or Emotional Stress

● Intestinal Permeability (Lipopolysaccharide [LPS] in bloodstream crosses blood

brain barrier)

● Gluten Sensitivity

● Oxygen Deprivation

● Chronic Infection

● Nervous System Infection (Meningitis)

● Heavy Metal Toxicity

As well as the common symptoms: 

● Brain fog

● Light sensitivity

● Low tolerance for stress

● Decision fatigue

● Brain feels like it shuts down (lights go off)

● Word searching

● Difficulty staying present and engaged (focusing)

● Forgetfulness

● Clumsiness

● Delayed reaction time

● Mentally not as sharp

● Headache

● Coordination issues

● Psychosis

● Depression, anxiety

● Get relief with eye support somatic exercises

A great thing to do is to start tracking our brain inflammation during the day, as well as sleep, food intake. We can then start to pinpoint causes, and make changes. It can also be caused by certain activities we do, or when we have emotional discussions, hence why tracking might really help.

For example, I notice that when I go to bed later than usual, I get brain inflammation in the morning. So a consistent sleep routine is essential for me.

A great somatic exercise that usually helps is doing this: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KaFqjkcY_4A . For a minimum of 30s to a minute, but you can do it for as long as it is needed. Meditation also helps for me.

27-28 minutes naps in complete darkness, with no sensory distractions can also really help. For a bad brain inflammation day, taking a nap every 3-4 hours might be necessary. "

I hope this helps. If you have more questions, I might be able to help in the comments or on 1-on-1!

@YougotthisNaush

Hmm I'm not a doctor or clinician but all I can say is that I've also dealt with my fair share of brain fog. Recently due to psychological trauma but I'd like to think that I'm recovering. I think the first thing I've done to help myself is to be compassionate, after all we're all human. Our brains could only take so much information and every day we're constantly taking in new information. That's why it's important to have tools like notebooks, recorders, and apps that remind us of certain tasks. Second sleep and rest has been imparative. It's important to rest as much you can and meditate. The third thing that has helped me is nutrition. Recently I've been adding mushrooms into my hot chocolate in the morning. Does it work? I don't know but I'd like to think it does. I hope you find a solution and that you continue to grow. I wish you well!

@YougotthisNaush honestly what helps me with brain fog is puzzles !

@YougotthisNaush

It looks like you've received a lot of good recommendations and support.  I'm very glad of that.  

My worst experience with brain fog lasted for several years.  It turned out it was just one symptom of Lyme's disease, which I lived with for about 20 years.  

The things that came to mind when I saw your post were:

Blood test to assess possible nutritional deficiencies, also for Lyme's or something else in your blood that shouldn't be.  

Then look at stress factors, nutrition, sleep, and exercise.  

Some activities are more engaging than others.  It might be worth correlating the symptoms with what kind of activity you're involved in.  

I hope it gets better for you.  

Still dealing with it, but much better managed. Routine and lifestyle changes. Overall, remember to not let others try to disrespect you because of it. In the past, friends and coworkers have often yelled and belittled me cause of it. As they were use to me being alert. Either way, I have found cutting off these people or removing yourself from a toxic environment helps. Greatly improved situation, now I work in a different environment and don’t associate this bad energy. Above all pacing yourself, but also reading and less stimulation from electronics. Try to read books, listen to healing music or beats on YouTube and or Spotify. Maintaining hydration and healing gut too and whole body of inflammation. Himalayan salt, turmeric, and garlic help I believe. Also, not for everyone but my faith has helped too.