brain fog
Does anyone else deal with intense brain fog? I often mourn how I've changed after becoming disabled. I miss the way my brain used to function. I try and be as self sufficient as possible because I hate asking for help but I'm struggling so much. I forget things all the time. I have no concentration. I struggle more and more with reading and writing, which used to be two of my favorite pass times. I often forget to do things like take my key out of the ignition when I'm not using my car. forgetting my words half way through a sentence almost every sentence. forgetting to take care of myself like eating and basic hygiene. I feel f*cking stupid. I feel inadequate. I feel lost. If anyone also deals with bad brain fog and maybe has tips how to cope with it I would greatly appreciate hearing it. thank you for listening.
@mawce13 I'm not quite at the stage you are yet. But my heart goes out to you ❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤
@mawce13. Sorry to hear that you’re going through this. Pacing my activities and resting a lot helps me. I also write everything down that I need to do and check the list often.
@mawce13
Hey there, welcome to 7 Cups!
I wanted to say that I'm glad you reached out and as someone with Huntington's Disease which has caused Early Onset Dementia, yes I completely understand what you are going through.
Some days I wake up in a fog, I can't remember things I have done and my days and nights run together. I have days when I forget to eat, shower, or even drink water and it is very frustrating but I can tell you there is nothing to be ashamed about. You are going through a really hard situation that most people will never experience and you are so strong for still sticking through it. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this, and I just want to tell you that you are valid for your feelings.
Some days are definitely going to be harder than others, it is very frustrating but I just want you to know that you are welcome to reach out on here any time you need someone to listen. Thank you for being so vulnerable to share your story and what you are going through and I wish you nothing but love, self-compassion, and light.
First off, you are not stupid. Brain fog is a big deal and can be scary. I share many of your challenges with remembering stuff and being able to do things.
I'm learning to train myself But for myself, the cognitive difficulties come and go. Just like weather. When it is happening though, I am starting to get the hang of not adding my own freaking out about it to the situation, because for me it seems I'm just stirring up more of the internal conditions that help create brain fog.
I try to have a more compassionate attitude towards myself. Does your brain fog come and go?Always wishing you the best!does your brain fog come and go?
