For some years, I, the author have been suffering with, under certain conditions, something called 'Brain Fog.
It's quite normal, and everyone experiences it at some point of their lives.
What is Brain Fog?
Brain Fog is a non medical term for a period where the thinking of a person is clouded. It is as difficult to describe as it is to think whilst experiencing a 'Fog' period.
The person undergoing the 'Brain Fog' feels as though their thoughts are muffled in a plastic bag above their head. On the outside, their appearance is often perfectly normal, but, their thoughts feel to themselves, inhibited, or clouded for reasons unknown.
Their decision making abilities don't appear to be affected for the majority of sufferers - it only seems that way to them, inside their head.
A 'Brain Fog' event can be debilitating, as the sufferer feels they cannot contribute effectively to their normal daily tasks, so isolation during a period of 'fogginess' is normal, or the overwhelming urge to go to sleep.
A sufferer will feel uncomfortable in telling another person how they feel, as they believe this condition may be related to Mental Health, which it may or may not be. The internal thoughts of their Mental Health being compromised may in turn lead on to Mental Health conditions / behaviour developing.
What Causes Brain Fog?
There are many potential causes, including;
Lack of Sleep
Lack of Real food / incorrect food
Medication / Treatment (Such as Chemotherapy)
Substance Abuse
Age
Sometimes 'Brain Fog' can be caused by underlying serious conditions however, such as Mercury Poisoning, Hormone Imbalance, Depression, Diabetes, Fybromyalgia, Thyroid conditions and Lymes disease.
How to treat Brain Fog
First of all - If you are unsure - You need to make an appointment to see your GP. Even if you feel you're sure, my advice is still to go and see your GP. This blog does not replace sound medical advice.
Treat the Cause
1)
Ensure you get sufficient sleep each night, without disturbance.
That means ensuring the temperature is right, there's enough air in the room, there's absolutely no light in the room (including the little blinking light of your mobile phone as it charges).
Develop a pattern. I.e. Go to bed at 10 each night, rise at 6. Don't go to bed at 3AM and rise at 2 PM.
The correct routine is easy. You just lie in bed each night, and eventually, a pattern will appear.
2)
Eat proper food - this means, if it's in a packet, don't eat it. Only eat food from the fruit and veg section of your grocery store, eat fresh, non processed meats. Eat fish. Drink plenty of water. Cut out the junk food and sweets.
3)
Discuss any medication you have with your doctor (Do not just stop taking medicine). Ask about Contraindications.
4)
Stop abusing substances. This includes Alcohol, tobacco products, coffee, Sugar.
5)
Go the the GP.
In most cases, Treatments 1 & 2 will resolve many of lifes issues. Try it.
Quick Fix
Having a 'Brain Fog' session right now? Try this.
If you are also Hungry - Eat.
If you are tired - Sleep.
These two options may not seem like options right now - but both work. Then treat the cause.
DISCLAIMER
This post is made from personal experience and research on the condition which is barely recognised. It is presented as is, and does not reflect the view of the company, or any training guidelines. In all instances seek professional medical help.
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