People that are unable to make sound decisions, think clearly, hold logical conversations, and aren’t productive, are likely going to feel pretty depressed as a result. In other words, the brain fog can actually lead a person to become depressed. Foggy thinking can result in slight impairment of decision-making.ĭepression: Although brain fog can be a symptom of depression, vice-versa also applies. Even seemingly simple decisions such as deciding what to eat become an extreme dilemma. When the fog sets in, it may be difficult to decide between getting a chicken sandwich or having a burger for dinner. In some cases, the productivity may cost a person their job or result in poor test-performance at school.ĭecision-making: Without brain fog, it is easy for people to weigh the pros and cons of a situation and make an educated decision. This is commonly reported when people quit taking a psychostimulant medication and notice a “crash.” (Read: Adderall Crash for more information). This makes it tougher to think critically and perform tasks that require a significant degree of thought.
This because our psychomotor activity slows, and in some cases, dopamine production can decline. Another example would be getting assigned a big project at work and not even knowing how to start.ĭecreased productivity: Most people notice a pretty steep decline in productivity when brain fog sets in. No matter what you do or how hard you try to focus, it’s extremely difficult. You may see the questions, but may be thinking about a song you heard earlier in the day. For example, if you are in school, it may be tougher than normal to focus on taking a test. Many writer’s report experiencing “ writer’s block” – this is very common when the cognition is “fogged.”Ĭoncentration problems: A hallmark of brain fog is an inability to concentrate on cognitively demanding tasks.
The only thing your brain is filled with at this point is a thick cloud of fog. You are scrambling to think of something unique to say, but nothing is on your mind. It’s almost like trying to pull words out of a hat that has no words. Writing: You may try to write something for school or work and realize that you can’t think of a damn thing.Additionally, you may notice that you think of words, but then your brain spits out something completely different than you initially intended to say this can be frustrating. It can become very difficult to properly verbalize the thoughts or message the way you intended. Now it may be difficult to decide what word to use, what sounds good in a sentence, and/or you may be completely drawing a blank with what you’re trying to say. Prior to your experience of brain fog, expressing yourself may have been natural and easy. Speaking (Verbal): You may notice that holding a conversation doesn’t seem to come as naturally.It’s almost as if their brain isn’t primed enough to express its thoughts. Sure, most people will not lose their ability to communicate, but they may pause mid-conversation trying to think of a word or trying to “think” of what they were trying to say. Understand that you may not experience everything symptom listed below and that degree of impairment will be based on the individual.Ĭommunication difficulties: It is commonly reported that people have difficulties expressing their thoughts both verbally and in writing during times of brain fog. Below is a list of symptoms that people commonly report during their experience of fogginess. In many cases a variety of factors such as: daily habits (lifestyle), medications, and illnesses can all contribute to brain fog. For further information on correcting cloudy thinking, be sure to read how to get rid of brain fog. In other cases such those resulting from lack of sleep or depression, correcting the problem will usually improve an individual’s cognition. Unfortunately in some cases such as when a person has Alzheimer’s or schizophrenia, the brain “fog” can be irreversible. There are many brain fog causes such as: neurodegenerative diseases, mental illnesses, and various medications. It’s called brain “fog” because it literally feels like there is nothing but cloudiness when trying to think. Most people report feeling spaced out, mentally slow, and as if they are experiencing significant fatigue. Brain fog makes it difficult for us to think quickly, remember things, and in some cases even hold a conversation. When brain fog sets in, accomplishing even a small task such as writing a grocery list or writing a letter can seem insurmountable.
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