Do You Have Brain Fog?
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| Thu, 08-18-2005 - 10:36am |
Do You Have Brain Fog?
If you ever have trouble remembering a name or lose your train of thought in the middle of a sentence, you may be experiencing brain fog. Brain fog sufferers usually have one or more of these symptoms: forgetfulness, spaciness, feelings of confusion and inability to focus.
Take this assessment to find out if you may have brain fog or other mental confusion. Think carefully before responding to each question, and answer as honestly as possible.
Adapted from 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
Click on the link to take the quiz. Share your results or comments if you'd like.
http://quiz.ivillage.com/health/tests/brainfog.htm?ice=iv|wb|tools


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.