Do You Have Brain Fog?

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Do You Have Brain Fog?
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:38am

Do You Have Brain Fog?

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:41am

Whoa! I have got some reading to do!


You have mild brain fog
You may forget a name or stumble over a word or two once in a while. Occasional brain fog can feel like you've been drugged -- similar to being stoned, confused and disoriented without the accompanying pleasurable "high." It has many triggers, too, including a woman's decreased estrogen production during menopause, low blood sugar, food allergies, stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise, or conditions such as depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or an underactive thyroid.



But it's never too late to improve your memory and reduce your brain fog. Try some of the brain-boosting techniques suggested in Female and Forgetful: A Six-Step Program to Help Restore Your Memory and Sharpen Your Mind by Elisa Lottor, Ph.D., N.D., and Nancy Bruning. If you're still concerned about your memory, see your physician for an evaluation.


Also read more about these possible reasons for your brain fog:


Hormones


Stress


Inadequate Nutrition


Depression


If you think your memory problems may be more extensive, also take the Are You Suffering from Short-Term Memory Loss? and Are You Suffering from Long-Term Memory Loss? self-assessments. (Long-term memory loss has causes similar to those of brain fog, but different symptoms.)


Finally, don't forget to read more about the factors specific to forgetfulness in women.



 

 


 



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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 11:28am

Uhoh. My as if I needed further confirmation that something wasn't right in my head:)

I am going to take the memory loss ones also.

You have significant brain fog
You may be experiencing severe episodes of brain fog and mental confusion and should seek professional medical care to discuss potential causes and treatments. Brain fog can feel like you've been drugged -- similar to being stoned, confused and disoriented without the accompanying pleasurable "high." It can be triggered for many reasons, including decreased estrogen production during menopause, low blood sugar, food allergies, stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. Other conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or an underactive thyroid could also be contributing to your brain fog and mental confusion.

Alison

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 11:32am

More good news :P

You have significant short-term memory problems
You have moderate long-term memory problems

Alison

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:15pm
(((Alison))) Unless you have specific medical issues, most of our brain fog is due to stress & anxiety. I posted this quiz to ensure that
 

 


 



Avatar for atober
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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 4:11pm

Thanks. At least I know I'm not alone. Everyone says I am too young to be so forgetful. I guess it just one of the things we have to deal with. I kind of like the term brain fog. It seems very appropriate to the feeling.

Alison

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 5:06pm

what a suprise, telling me that I really am a weird crazy person..


You have moderate brain fog

You tend to feel spacey and confused more often than you would like, and it could be impacting your daily life and activities. Brain fog can feel like you've been drugged -- similar to being stoned, confused and disoriented without the accompanying pleasurable "high." It has many triggers, including decreased estrogen production during menopause, low blood sugar, food allergies, stress, poor nutrition and lack of exercise. You may want to visit your doctor to rule out or treat the health conditions that could contribute to your brain fog and mental confusion, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or an underactive thyroid.
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