Brain fog, headaches, crashes
Foggy, dry, or cloudy thinking could be stress or Long Covid
Brain fog: Cognitive difficulties such as trouble concentrating, memory problems, or difficulty finding words.
Headaches: Frequent or persistent headaches, sometimes accompanied by migraines.
Crashes: The brain shuts off due to being overwhelmed by too many inputs. Recovery in a dark room lasts between 20 min to days, weeks.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Symptoms
Feeling mentally "fuzzy"
Inability to think clearly
Lack of mental clarity
Memory problems
Spacing out
Trouble concentrating
Treatments that have worked for other patients
Sleep, make sure to get 7-9 hours
No alcohol or drugs that can affect your brains need for sleep
Eliminate all sources of stress and rest, meditate in a dark room
Forest bath, get out in nature and meditate. No ear pods. Just silence.
Paced exercise 60% to ventilate the brain
Do yoga, stretching, craniosacral therapy to reactivate your body
Talk to a doctor to understand if there is a vitamin deficiency!
You must give your brain rest and time to recover. If you are experiencing chronic stress. Stop everything and go slow.
Take time for yourself.