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Anxiety

2025-08-15T10:49:22Z

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Anxiety is a common emotion caused by inner turmoil regarding something (usually an event) that has yet to happen, where the person pre-anticipates a non-desirable outcome (usually negative) before the event that would have that outcome even starts. Most people will experience anxiety in their lifetime.

Anxiety can persist after the situation causing it has passed. If the anxiety was severe enough and the cause of the anxiety hangs around long enough, it can lead to a [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/panic-attacks/ panic attack], even a day after the cause of the anxiety has passed.

Anxiety can be caused by an isolated, uncommon life event, or can occur regularly where it would then be categorised as an anxiety disorder.

== Symptoms ==
Anxiety can cause a '''wide''' range of symptoms and has a huge scale in terms of how severe it can be in one person from the next. You may feel some minor discomfort and some hand trembling, or be completely debiltated by the thought of anything. The following is some symptoms you may experience if you have anxiety, but you might have difficulties with anxiety that aren't recognised here.

* '''Common Symptoms'''
** A churning feeling in your stomach
** Feeling light-headed or dizzy
** Pins and needles
** Feeling restless or unable to sit still
** Faster breathing, with a irregular or thumping heartbeat
** Sleep bruxism
** Sweating or hot flushes
** Nausea
** Panic Attacks

.. and many more.

== Role in Brainfog ==
=== Symptom of Brainfog ===
Anxiety can be a symptom of brainfog due to the effects it has on a persons mental abilities, making them feel like they will be unable to socialise or will "screw up" due to their memory, thinking problems and other complications caused by brainfog.

=== Causing Brainfog ===

Anxiety is a known cause of brainfog and this is thought to be due to the stress effects it has on the body.

Treatment of anxiety will be different for everybody. Some people will require prescribed medication, whilst others may only just need talking therapy. It is extremely important that medication used for the treatment of anxiety is issued by your doctor, and that you maintain regular contact with them to report changes on how you feel. It is usual for a patient to need to be on the medication for some time before the medications positive effects kick in, and it is also usual for dosage changes as the doctor tries to work out what exactly works for your body.

Because we live in a mental health aware time, there are many services and types of services, making it very likely that you will find something suitable for you. Amongst others, there are: workshops, group therapy, 1:1 CBT, text therapy and more. Some of these will only be accessible via a referral from your doctor, however there may also be some you can self refer yourself to.

You may find that some services are region locked, even if they are not in person, so make sure to use local search terms when looking for a talking service.

If you feel like anxiety is causing your brainfog, be rest assured that you are in the best of times to seek support, and there are plenty of options these days. It may be challenging, but a brainfog free life could await.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Anxiety (as well as [[Depression|Depression]]) is commonly what a brainfogged individual is told is causing '''all''' their symptoms after they have finished their doctors appointment. This leads to a great deal of frustration for patients with doctors in general, as the brainfogged individual may not have anxiety, or they do but are convinced that the cause of their brainfog causes anxiety, and not the other way around, and in most instances this is true.

This problem stems from the fact that the doctor detects anxiety in the patient, and so to keep ontop of patient cases, deduce the anxiety (and depression in most cases) as the most probable cause.

It is very easy at this stage to become incredibly frustrated with doctors and give up with them altogether, but all this takes is a mental reframing of the situation.

The best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address the anxiety (and depression) by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the anxiety, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating anxiety will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

If your doctor is completely stumped and is unable to suggest anything new after clear mental improvement, this gives you perfect space to steer the direction of the investigation using your own findings. If the doctor is both completely clueless as to where to proceed yet is not willing to hear you out, this is the perfect time to find a new doctor.

== See Also ==
[https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7089/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-2021-pdf-version.pdf (PDF) Mind UK on anxiety and panic attacks]

Welcome!

2025-04-10T14:17:23Z

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We apologise for some of the site formatting errors, it will be fixed soon! [Mon Mar 17]
== NOTE [Above] ==

This wiki is brought to you by volunteers with brainfog or experience with it for those with brainfog, and those interested in it. This wiki depends on community contribution with the goal being to make this wiki the go to resource for the above mentioned groups of individuals.

== Getting Started ==

You can use the search box to search for anything you are looking for, however if you want to get familiar with the basics, take a look under 'Getting Started' as we have put the most important resources there!

We also have a 'Resources' tab containing tools you may find helpful, and 'Extras' for miscellaneous stuff.

== Want to help? ==

Thank you in advance for your interest :) The wiki is invite only. Please [[Contact Us|reach out]] to the website administrators so that we may consider making you apart of the team! :)

Welcome!

2025-03-17T18:24:13Z

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We apologise for some of the site formatting errors, it will be fixed within the next few days. [Mon Mar 17]
== NOTE [Above] ==

This wiki is brought to you by volunteers with brainfog or experience with it for those with brainfog, and those interested in it. This wiki depends on community contribution with the goal being to make this wiki the go to resource for the above mentioned groups of individuals.

== Getting Started ==

You can use the search box to search for anything you are looking for, however if you want to get familiar with the basics, take a look under 'Getting Started' as we have put the most important resources there!

We also have a 'Resources' tab containing tools you may find helpful, and 'Extras' for miscellaneous stuff.

== Want to help? ==

Thank you in advance for your interest :) The wiki is invite only. Please [[Contact Us|reach out]] to the website administrators so that we may consider making you apart of the team! :)

Causes of brainfog

2024-09-02T02:28:57Z

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=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

----

Causes of brainfog

2024-09-02T02:23:50Z

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=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

----

Anxiety

2024-09-02T02:17:51Z

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Anxiety is a common emotion caused by inner turmoil regarding something (usually an event) that has yet to happen, where the person pre-anticipates a non-desirable outcome (usually negative) before the event that would have that outcome even starts. Most people will experience anxiety in their lifetime.

Anxiety can persist after the situation causing it has passed. If the anxiety was severe enough and the cause of the anxiety hangs around long enough, it can lead to a [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/panic-attacks/ panic attack], even a day after the cause of the anxiety has passed.

Anxiety can be caused by an isolated, uncommon life event, or can occur regularly where it would then be categorised as an anxiety disorder.

== Symptoms ==
Anxiety can cause a '''wide''' range of symptoms and has a huge scale in terms of how severe it can be in one person from the next. You may feel some minor discomfort and some hand trembling, or be completely debiltated by the thought of anything. The following is some symptoms you may experience if you have anxiety, but you might have difficulties with anxiety that aren't recognised here

* '''Common Symptoms'''
** A churning feeling in your stomach
** Feeling light-headed or dizzy
** Pins and needles
** Feeling restless or unable to sit still
** Faster breathing, with a irregular or thumping heartbeat
** Sleep bruxism
** Sweating or hot flushes
** Nausea
** Panic Attacks

.. and many more.

== Role in Brainfog ==
=== Symptom of Brainfog ===
Anxiety can be a symptom of brainfog due to the effects it has on a persons mental abilities, making them feel like they will be unable to socialise or will "screw up" due to their memory, thinking problems and other complications caused by brainfog.

=== Causing Brainfog ===

Anxiety is a known cause of brainfog and this is thought to be due to the stress effects it has on the body.

Treatment of anxiety will be different for everybody. Some people will require prescribed medication, whilst others may only just need talking therapy. It is extremely important that medication used for the treatment of anxiety is issued by your doctor, and that you maintain regular contact with them to report changes on how you feel. It is usual for a patient to need to be on the medication for some time before the medications positive effects kick in, and it is also usual for dosage changes as the doctor tries to work out what exactly works for your body.

Because we live in a mental health aware time, there are many services and types of services, making it very likely that you will find something suitable for you. Amongst others, there are: workshops, group therapy, 1:1 CBT, text therapy and more. Some of these will only be accessible via a referral from your doctor, however there may also be some you can self refer yourself to.

You may find that some services are region locked, even if they are not in person, so make sure to use local search terms when looking for a talking service.

If you feel like anxiety is causing your brainfog, be rest assured that you are in the best of times to seek support, and there are plenty of options these days. It may be challenging, but a brainfog free life could await.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Anxiety (as well as [[Depression|Depression]]) is commonly what a brainfogged individual is told is causing '''all''' their symptoms after they have finished their doctors appointment. This leads to a great deal of frustration for patients with doctors in general, as the brainfogged individual may not have anxiety, or they do but are convinced that the cause of their brainfog causes anxiety, and not the other way around, and in most instances this is true.

This problem stems from the fact that the doctor detects anxiety in the patient, and so to keep ontop of patient cases, deduce the anxiety (and depression in most cases) as the most probable cause.

It is very easy at this stage to become incredibly frustrated with doctors and give up with them altogether, but all this takes is a mental reframing of the situation.

The best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address the anxiety (and depression) by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the anxiety, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating anxiety will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

If your doctor is completely stumped and is unable to suggest anything new after clear mental improvement, this gives you perfect space to steer the direction of the investigation using your own findings. If the doctor is both completely clueless as to where to proceed yet is not willing to hear you out, this is the perfect time to find a new doctor.

== See Also ==
[https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7089/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-2021-pdf-version.pdf (PDF) Mind UK on anxiety and panic attacks]

Anxiety

2024-09-02T02:14:49Z

DefunctSprout: /* Causing Brainfog */ Condensing and rewording.

Anxiety is a common emotion caused by inner turmoil regarding something (usually an event) that has yet to happen, where the person pre-anticipates a non-desirable outcome (usually negative) before the event that would have that outcome even starts. Most people will experience anxiety in their lifetime.

Anxiety can persist after the situation causing it has passed. If the anxiety was severe enough and the cause of the anxiety hangs around long enough, it can lead to a [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/panic-attacks/ panic attack], even a day after the cause of the anxiety has passed.

Anxiety can be caused by an isolated, uncommon life event, or can occur regularly where it would then be categorised as an anxiety disorder.

== Symptoms ==
Anxiety can cause a '''wide''' range of symptoms and has a huge scale in terms of how severe it can be in one person from the next. You may feel some minor discomfort and some hand trembling, or be completely debiltated by the thought of anything. The following is some symptoms you may experience if you have anxiety, but you might have difficulties with anxiety that aren't recognised here

* '''Common Symptoms'''
** A churning feeling in your stomach
** Feeling light-headed or dizzy
** Pins and needles
** Feeling restless or unable to sit still
** Faster breathing, with a irregular or thumping heartbeat
** Sleep bruxism
** Sweating or hot flushes
** Nausea
** Panic Attacks

.. and many more.

== Role in Brainfog ==
=== Symptom of Brainfog ===
Anxiety can be a symptom of brainfog due to the effects it has on a persons mental abilities, making them feel like they will be unable to socialise or will "screw up" due to their memory, thinking problems and other complications caused by brainfog.

=== Causing Brainfog ===

Anxiety is a known cause of brainfog and this is thought to be due to the stress effects it has on the body.

Treatment of anxiety will be different for everybody. Some people will require prescribed medication, whilst others may only just need talking therapy. It is extremely important that medication used for the treatment of anxiety is issued by your doctor, and that you maintain regular contact with them to report changes on how you feel. It is usual for a patient to need to be on the medication for some time before the medications positive effects kick in, and it is also usual for dosage changes as the doctor tries to work out what exactly works for your body.

Because we live in a mental health aware time, there are many services, some of which are free, that offer a large variety making it very likely that you will find something suitable for you (From workshops, group therapy, 1:1 CBT, text therapy, etc.) Some of these will only be accessible via a referral from your doctor, however there may also be some you can self refer yourself to.

You may find that some services are region locked, even if they are not in person, so make sure to use local search terms when looking for a talking service.

If you feel like anxiety is causing your brainfog, be rest assured that you are in the best of times to seek support, and there are plenty of options these days. It may be challenging, but a brainfog free life could await.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Anxiety (as well as [[Depression|Depression]]) is commonly what a brainfogged individual is told is causing '''all''' their symptoms after they have finished their doctors appointment. This leads to a great deal of frustration for patients with doctors in general, as the brainfogged individual may not have anxiety, or they do but are convinced that the cause of their brainfog causes anxiety, and not the other way around, and in most instances this is true.

This problem stems from the fact that the doctor detects anxiety in the patient, and so to keep ontop of patient cases, deduce the anxiety (and depression in most cases) as the most probable cause.

It is very easy at this stage to become incredibly frustrated with doctors and give up with them altogether, but all this takes is a mental reframing of the situation.

The best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address the anxiety (and depression) by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the anxiety, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating anxiety will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

If your doctor is completely stumped and is unable to suggest anything new after clear mental improvement, this gives you perfect space to steer the direction of the investigation using your own findings. If the doctor is both completely clueless as to where to proceed yet is not willing to hear you out, this is the perfect time to find a new doctor.

== See Also ==
[https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7089/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-2021-pdf-version.pdf (PDF) Mind UK on anxiety and panic attacks]

Anxiety

2024-09-02T02:08:39Z

DefunctSprout: /* Role in Brainfog */ Added 'Symptom of brainfog' sect.

Anxiety is a common emotion caused by inner turmoil regarding something (usually an event) that has yet to happen, where the person pre-anticipates a non-desirable outcome (usually negative) before the event that would have that outcome even starts. Most people will experience anxiety in their lifetime.

Anxiety can persist after the situation causing it has passed. If the anxiety was severe enough and the cause of the anxiety hangs around long enough, it can lead to a [https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/panic-attacks/ panic attack], even a day after the cause of the anxiety has passed.

Anxiety can be caused by an isolated, uncommon life event, or can occur regularly where it would then be categorised as an anxiety disorder.

== Symptoms ==
Anxiety can cause a '''wide''' range of symptoms and has a huge scale in terms of how severe it can be in one person from the next. You may feel some minor discomfort and some hand trembling, or be completely debiltated by the thought of anything. The following is some symptoms you may experience if you have anxiety, but you might have difficulties with anxiety that aren't recognised here

* '''Common Symptoms'''
** A churning feeling in your stomach
** Feeling light-headed or dizzy
** Pins and needles
** Feeling restless or unable to sit still
** Faster breathing, with a irregular or thumping heartbeat
** Sleep bruxism
** Sweating or hot flushes
** Nausea
** Panic Attacks

.. and many more.

== Role in Brainfog ==
=== Symptom of Brainfog ===
Anxiety can be a symptom of brainfog due to the effects it has on a persons mental abilities, making them feel like they will be unable to socialise or will "screw up" due to their memory, thinking problems and other complications caused by brainfog.

=== Causing Brainfog ===

Anxiety is a known cause of brainfog and this is thought to be due to the stress effects it has on the body.

Treatment of anxiety (and brainfog, if it is causing it) will be different for everybody. Some people will require prescribed medication and talking therapy, whilst others may only just need talking therapy, others will require no support if the individual does not suffer from a generalised anxiety disorder. It is extremely important that medication for anxiety is issued by your doctor, and that you maintain regular contact with your doctor to report changes on how you feel. It is usual for a patient to need to be on the medication for some time before the tablets positive effects kick in, and it is also usual for dosage changes as the doctor tries to work out what exactly works for your body.

Because we live in a mental health aware time, there are many services, some of which are free, that offer a variety of talking services (From workshops, group therapy, 1:1 CBT, etc.) Some of these will only be accessible via a referral from your doctor, however there may also be some you can self refer yourself to.

You may find that some services are region locked, even if they are not in person, so make sure to use local search terms when looking for a talking service.

It is now typical for there to be many different options, such as text therapy, where the patient and doctor go somewhere online at a scheduled time and talk that way. There is also call based therapy, as well as video call, and others. This gives a wide range of options suitable for many individuals across the anxiety severity scale.

If you feel like anxiety is causing your brainfog, be rest assured that you are in the best of times to seek support, and there are plenty of options these days. It may be challenging, but a brainfog free life could await.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Anxiety (as well as [[Depression|Depression]]) is commonly what a brainfogged individual is told is causing '''all''' their symptoms after they have finished their doctors appointment. This leads to a great deal of frustration for patients with doctors in general, as the brainfogged individual may not have anxiety, or they do but are convinced that the cause of their brainfog causes anxiety, and not the other way around, and in most instances this is true.

This problem stems from the fact that the doctor detects anxiety in the patient, and so to keep ontop of patient cases, deduce the anxiety (and depression in most cases) as the most probable cause.

It is very easy at this stage to become incredibly frustrated with doctors and give up with them altogether, but all this takes is a mental reframing of the situation.

The best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address the anxiety (and depression) by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the anxiety, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating anxiety will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

If your doctor is completely stumped and is unable to suggest anything new after clear mental improvement, this gives you perfect space to steer the direction of the investigation using your own findings. If the doctor is both completely clueless as to where to proceed yet is not willing to hear you out, this is the perfect time to find a new doctor.

== See Also ==
[https://www.mind.org.uk/media/7089/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-2021-pdf-version.pdf (PDF) Mind UK on anxiety and panic attacks]

Depression

2024-09-02T02:05:40Z

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Depression is a mental health problem that causes a low mood and a loss of interest in things you would usually enjoy, as well as a range of other changes to how you feel and behave.

There is a wide spectrum of impact for depression, and how long it lasts. One person may be able to go to work with only a hint of sadness and others may be completely debilitated and even suicidal. There are also many types, such as SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which happens when people get depression based on reduction or increases in sunlight during winter or summer.

We all experience sadness or low mood from time to time. What makes it different from depression is when our feelings become so bad that they interfere with the functioning of daily life, or if those feelings of sadness last for several weeks or months.

== Symptoms ==
These are some common symptoms of depression that you could experience:

* Down, upset or tearful
* Restless, agitated or irritable
* Guilty, worthless
* Empty and numb
* Isolated and unable to connect with others
* Finding no pleasure in life or things you would usually enjoy

.. and more. For a full list, please check 'See Also'.

== Role in brainfog ==
=== As a symptom ===
Depression is a common symptom of brainfog as a result of the limitations it brings on someones life and the effects it can have on mental health.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Due to the fact that depression is a symptom of brainfog due to the way it affects an individual, this can often be the first thing a doctor sees, and so they may recognise the depression and see it as the root cause. Depression is the 2nd most misdiagnosed (behind [[Anxiety|anxiety]]).

This can be frustrating, but the best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address your depression by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the depression, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating depression will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

== See Also ==
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/

Depression

2024-09-02T02:04:41Z

DefunctSprout: /* As a symptom */

Depression is a mental health problem that causes a low mood and a loss of interest in things you would usually enjoy, as well as a range of other changes to how you feel and behave.

There is a wide spectrum of impact for depression, and how long it lasts. One person may be able to go to work with only a hint of sadness and others may be completely debilitated and even suicidal. There are also many types, such as SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which happens when people get depression based on reduction or increases in sunlight during winter or summer.

We all experience sadness or low mood from time to time. What makes it different from depression is when our feelings become so bad that they interfere with the functioning of daily life, or if those feelings of sadness last for several weeks or months.

== Symptoms ==
These are some common symptoms of depression that you could experience:

* Down, upset or tearful
* Restless, agitated or irritable
* Guilty, worthless
* Empty and numb
* Isolated and unable to connect with others
* Finding no pleasure in life or things you would usually enjoy

.. and more. For a full list, please check 'See Also'.

== Role in brainfog ==
=== As a symptom ===
Depression is a common symptom of brainfog as a result of the limitations it brings on someones life and the effects it can have on mental health.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Due to the fact that depression is a symptom of brainfog due to the way it affects an individual, this can often be the first thing a doctor sees, and so they may see your depression and have it as the root cause. Depression is the 2nd most misdiagnosed (behind [[Anxiety|anxiety]]).

This can be frustrating, but the best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address your depression by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the depression, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating depression will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

== See Also ==
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/

Depression

2024-09-02T02:03:45Z

DefunctSprout: /* Role in brainfog */ Added misdiagnosis sect

Depression is a mental health problem that causes a low mood and a loss of interest in things you would usually enjoy, as well as a range of other changes to how you feel and behave.

There is a wide spectrum of impact for depression, and how long it lasts. One person may be able to go to work with only a hint of sadness and others may be completely debilitated and even suicidal. There are also many types, such as SAD, (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which happens when people get depression based on reduction or increases in sunlight during winter or summer.

We all experience sadness or low mood from time to time. What makes it different from depression is when our feelings become so bad that they interfere with the functioning of daily life, or if those feelings of sadness last for several weeks or months.

== Symptoms ==
These are some common symptoms of depression that you could experience:

* Down, upset or tearful
* Restless, agitated or irritable
* Guilty, worthless
* Empty and numb
* Isolated and unable to connect with others
* Finding no pleasure in life or things you would usually enjoy

.. and more. For a full list, please check 'See Also'.

== Role in brainfog ==
=== As a symptom ===
Depression is a common symptom as the result of brainfog because of the limitations it brings on someones life.

=== Misdiagnosis ===
Due to the fact that depression is a symptom of brainfog due to the way it affects an individual, this can often be the first thing a doctor sees, and so they may see your depression and have it as the root cause. Depression is the 2nd most misdiagnosed (behind [[Anxiety|anxiety]]).

This can be frustrating, but the best way to solve this situation is to do your absolute best to address your depression by following the treatment path for it as suggested by your doctor. Although you are not there to address the depression, the doctor will be unable to look past it until it is treated, and treating depression will help you stand up for yourself in future appointments and improve your overall mental health, making the real battle easier.

== See Also ==
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/

What is brainfog?

2024-09-02T01:56:22Z

DefunctSprout: Swapped out some words.

Brainfog is a form of cognitive dysfunction which is a '''symptom''' of many conditions. It has many layers of severity and affects people differently, but even on the lowest end it is more than enough to be disruptive to everyday life.

It can be caused by a temporary condition, such as a lack of sleep, all the way up to a long term, chronic condition. For an extensive list of causes, check [[Causes of brainfog|here]].

Because brainfog is a symptom of a condition, you will likely have other symptoms that are not caused by brainfog. It can be useful to group these symptoms so you can differentiate what is caused by brainfog with any other symptoms you may be experiencing, which can help greatly during your investigations, and for helping you understand what brainfog itself is. Check the [[Symptoms of brainfog|symptoms]] page for more information.

It is an exhaustive journey of ruling things out for someone with brainfog to arrive at their root cause, but you can get there! '''Almost all cases of brainfog are treatable''', but even with the ones that aren't, there will be actions you can take to improve the quality of your life.

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Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

== Symptoms ==

==== Concentration Problems ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated. Even still you may still struggle to understand or need extra time.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if your thoughts are getting lost in clouds during transit.

Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Concentration Problems ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated. Even still you may still struggle to understand or need extra time.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if your thoughts are getting lost in clouds during transit.

Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Concentration Problems ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated, and may still have issues.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if your thoughts are getting lost in clouds during transit.

Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Difficulty Concentrating ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated, and may still have issues.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if your thoughts are getting lost in clouds during transit.

Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Difficulty Concentrating ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated, and may still have issues.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if there are heavy white noise artifacts over your every thought, you may say things that don't make sense to those around you.

Depression

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Depression

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Support

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We've all been there. That is why it is so important to us that you are able to easily find the help you deserve. Most resources avaliable to you will depend on where you are around the world.

We've decided that the best primary way to ensure you always have access to the latest up to date resources is to hyperlink you to a resource well maintained by many, but we want to make sure you can use it first so that it can help you. If you are already familiar with how to find things quickly on a large webpage, you can skip straight to the link.

If you are having trouble using the pinned resource despite guidance from the 'How to use' section, please [[Contact Us | contact us]] and we will consider maintaining our own list.

== Link ==
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines List of suicide crisis lines]

== How to use ==
=== Computer ===
Simply visit the webpage on a computer, and then press CTRL + F at the same time. You should see a little box appear somewhere on scree. Type your country into the box and you'll be shown on screen where that entry is on the page.

=== Mobile Device ===
Similar to a computer, on a phone or tablet, simply go in the options menu or the '...' area in your browser of choice. Within that menu should be the option to "Find in page" or something similar to that. Type your country into the box and you'll be shown on screen where that entry is on the page.

Support

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We've all been there. That is why it is so important to us that you are able to easily find the help you deserve. Most resources avaliable to you will depend on where you are around the world.

We've decided that the best primary way to ensure you always have access to the latest up to date resources is to hyperlink you to a resource well maintained by many, but we want to make sure you can use it first so that it can help you. If you are already familiar with how to find things quickly on a large webpage, you can skip straight to the link.

If you are having trouble using the pinned resource despite guidance from the 'How to use' section, please [[Contact Us | contact us]] and we will consider maintaining our own list.

== Link ==
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines List of suicide crisis lines]

== How to use ==
=== Computer ===
Simply visit the webpage on a computer, and then press CTRL + F at the same time. You should see a little box appear somewhere on scree. Type your country into the box and you'll be shown on screen where that entry is on the page.

=== Phone / Tablet ===
Similar to a computer, on a phone or tablet, simply go in the options menu or the '...' area in your browser of choice. Within that menu should be the option to "Find in page" or something similar to that. Type your country into the box and you'll be shown on screen where that entry is on the page.

What is brainfog?

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Brainfog is a form of cognitive dysfunction which is a '''symptom''' of many medical problems. It has many layers of severity and affects people differently, but even on the lowest end it is more than enough to be disruptive to everyday life.

It can be caused by a temporary effect, such as a lack of sleep, all the way up to a chronic condition. For an extensive list of causes, check [[Causes of brainfog|here]].

Because brainfog is a symptom of a condition, you will likely have other symptoms that are not caused by brainfog. It can be useful to group these symptoms so you can differentiate what is caused by brainfog with any other symptoms you may be experiencing, which can help greatly during your investigations, and for helping you understand what brainfog itself is. Check the [[Symptoms of brainfog|symptoms]] page for more info.

It is an exhaustive journey of ruling things out for someone with brainfog to arrive at their root cause, but you will get there! '''Almost all cases of brainfog are treatable''', but even with the ones that aren't, there will be actions you can take to improve the quality of your life.

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

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Gluten Intolorance, sometimes referred to as gluten sensitivity, or more modernly NCGS (Non-celiac gluten sensitivity) is when you experience symptoms specifically after eating foods containing gluten, but not non-gluten foods. It is reasonably common and can wreck havoc on an individuals life when left untreated, but it is not a progressive disorder, unlike coeliac disease which is similar, with the key difference being that no damage to the gut lining through attacking antibodies have been observed in gluten sensitive patients.

Gluten intolorance, wheat allergy and celiac disease often overlap, making it difficult to identify the true condition. The best way to get a diagnosis is to work closely with a doctor for the necessary testing.

== Cause ==

The exact causes of gluten intolorance are currently not well understood, and research has yet been able to paint a clear picture on this.

== Symptoms ==
People may experience all or some of these symptoms for several hours to days after consuming gluten:

* Abdominal Pain
* Anxiety
* Bloating

Depression

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Depression

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Causes of brainfog

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Causes of brainfog

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Causes ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Causes ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Environmental ==
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]

== Causes ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Environmental ==
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]

== Conditions ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Environmental ==
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]

== Conditions ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Environmental ==
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]

== Intolerances ==
* [[Gluten Intolorance | Gluten]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]

== Conditions ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
** [[Vitamin D | D]]
* [[Testosterone | Testosterone]]
* [[Non-celiac gluten sensitivity | Gluten]]
* [[Hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism]]
* [[Candida | Candida]]
* [[Sinusitus | Sinusitus]]
* [[Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism]]
* [[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
* [[Laryngopharyngeal Reflux | Laryngopharyngeal Reflux]]
* [[Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth | Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth]]

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The Brainfog Wiki:General disclaimer

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This wiki and the content within it is provided to you on an "as is" basis. We do our due diligence to vet contributors to safeguard the wiki against spam and inappropriate content, however no system is without its faults, and some things may get through which you may find (insert negative emotion here).

All information contained within this wiki is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical guidance or advice. Opinions or views expressed are of the crowd of contributors and are not claimed by any official body.

What is brainfog?

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Brainfog is a form of cognitive dysfunction which is a '''symptom''' of many medical problems. It has many layers of severity and affects people differently, but even on the lowest end it is more than enough to be disruptive to everyday life.

It can be caused by a temporary effect, such as a lack of sleep, or a chronic condition, such as Multiple Sclerosis. For an extensive list of causes, check [[Causes of brainfog|here]].

Because brainfog is a symptom of a condition, you will likely have other symptoms that are not caused by brainfog. It can be useful to group these symptoms so you can differentiate what is caused by brainfog with any other symptoms you may be experiencing, which can help greatly during your investigations. Check the [[Symptoms of brainfog|symptoms]] page to help you with that.

It is a long journey of ruling things out for someone with brainfog to finally arrive at their root cause, but you can get there! '''Almost all cases of brainfog are treatable''', but even with the ones that aren't, there will be actions you can take to improve the quality of your life. Whether or not it is treatable depends on the condition causing it.

Welcome!

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This wiki is brought to you by volunteers with brainfog or experience with it for those with brainfog, and those interested in it. This wiki depends on community contribution with the goal being to make this wiki the go to resource for the above mentioned groups of individuals.

== Getting Started ==

You can use the search box to search for anything you are looking for, however if you want to get familiar with the basics, take a look under 'Getting Started' as we have put the most important resources there!

We also have a 'Resources' tab containing tools you may find helpful, and 'Extras' for miscellaneous stuff.

== Want to help? ==

Thank you in advance for your interest :) The wiki is invite only. Please [[Contact Us|reach out]] to the website administrators so that we may consider making you apart of the team! :)

Welcome!

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User:DefunctSprout

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Hello there, and welcome to my user page! My name is DefunctSprout, and this is where you can come to learn a bit more about me and my story.

Brainfog feels like those old movie tapes with the lines and artifacts but as a perpetual attachment over every thought, where new artifacts appear and others disappear over different parts of information to always leave you in a state of confusion and incomplete thought

== Who am i? ==

I am a guy in my early twenties, with a complicated past which undoubtedly contributed to my early onset of brainfog. I had been suffering for many years alone before, on a chance night just before i was about to put my phone down to go to sleep, i found the r/Brainfog community. I quickly became highly passionate about the community, because i felt like i was in a position to make a positive change within it.

Although i did undoubtedly help, even to this day i am hardly "in a position" to make a positive change. I still fight many battles but i am very far from where i came. But i always do what i can, i don't really know if i will ever feel like i am in the position to make the changes that i want too, but based on the impact i have been able to make so far, it is clear that there is things i can do for the community even as i am, and i aim to give what i have got for years to come, before passing the mantle fully to somebody else.

== What is your cause of brainfog? ==

I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which is a medical mystery in our day and age, but is undoubtedly the cause of my brainfog. I am fortunate enough to be somewhere in the mid / low high on the scale of severity, though i am still very much restricted to what i can do and how long for. I continue to make lifestyle improvements to do my best to give myself the most, and so far it is working!

User:DefunctSprout

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Hello there, and welcome to my user page! My name is DefunctSprout, and this is where you can come to learn a bit more about me and my story.

== Who am i? ==

I am a guy in my early twenties, with a complicated past which undoubtedly contributed to my early onset of brainfog. I had been suffering for many years alone before, on a chance night just before i was about to put my phone down to go to sleep, i found the r/Brainfog community. I quickly became highly passionate about the community, because i felt like i was in a position to make a positive change within it.

Although i did undoubtedly help, even to this day i am hardly "in a position" to make a positive change. I still fight many battles but i am very far from where i came. But i always do what i can, i don't really know if i will ever feel like i am in the position to make the changes that i want too, but based on the impact i have been able to make so far, it is clear that there is things i can do for the community even as i am, and i aim to give what i have got for years to come, before passing the mantle fully to somebody else.

== What is your cause of brainfog? ==

I suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which is a medical mystery in our day and age, but is undoubtedly the cause of my brainfog. I am fortunate enough to be somewhere in the mid / low high on the scale of severity, though i am still very much restricted to what i can do and how long for. I continue to make lifestyle improvements to do my best to give myself the most, and so far it is working!

Causes of brainfog

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== Injuries ==
*[[Pinched Nerve|Pinched Nerves]]

== Environmental ==
*[[Electromagnetic Fields|Electromagnetic Fields]]
* [[Mold|Mold]]

== Intolerances ==
* [[Gluten Intolorance | Gluten]]
* [[Lacotose Intolorance | Lacotose]]
* [[Drug Intolorance | Drug]]

== Conditions ==
=== Mental ===
* [[Anxiety | Anxiety]]
* [[ Depression | Depression]]
* [[ Stress | Stress ]]

=== Physical ===
* [[Multiple Sclerosis | Multiple Sclerosis]]
* [[Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome | Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome]]
* [[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
* [[Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
* [[Sleep Apnea | Sleep Apnea]]
* [[Long Covid | Long Covid]]
* '''''Mineral Deficiencies'''''
** [[Iron | Iron]]
* '''''Vitamin Deficiencies'''''
** [[Vitamin B12 | B12]]
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Symptoms of brainfog

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Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Difficulty Concentrating ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to truly understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated, and even still may have trouble understanding.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You may have problems thinking clearly, as if there are heavy white noise artifacts over your every thought, you may say things that don't make sense to those around you.

What is brainfog?

2024-06-30T12:27:23Z

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Brainfog is a form of cognitive dysfunction which is a '''symptom''' of many medical problems. It has many layers of severity and affects people differently, but even on the lowest end it is more than enough to be disruptive to everyday life.

It can be caused by a temporary effect, such as a lack of sleep, or a chronic condition, such as Multiple Sclerosis. For an extensive list of causes, check [[Causes of brainfog|here]].

Because brainfog is a symptom of a condition, you will likely have other symptoms that are not caused by brainfog. It can be useful to group these symptoms so you can differentiate what is caused by brainfog with any other symptoms you may be experiencing, which can help greatly during your investigations. Check the [[Symptoms of brainfog|symptoms]] page to help you with that.

It is a long journey of deduction for someone with brainfog to finally arrive at their root cause, but you can get there! '''Most cases of brainfog are treatable''', however other causes may not be but there will be actions you can take to improve the quality of your life. Whether or not it is treatable depends on the condition causing it.

Welcome!

2024-06-30T12:24:40Z

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This wiki is brought to you by volunteers with brainfog or experience with it for those with brainfog, and those interested in it. This wiki depends on community contribution with the goal being to make this wiki the go to resource for the above mentioned groups of individuals.

== Getting Started ==

You can use the search box to search for anything you are looking for, however if you want to get familiar with the basics, take a look under 'Getting Started' as we have put the most important resources there!

We also have a 'Resources' tab containing tools you may find helpful, and 'Extras' for miscellaneous stuff.

== Want to help? ==

Thank you in advance for your interest :) The wiki is currently invite only. Please [[Contact Us|reach out]] to the website administrators and we shall see about making you apart of the team!

Symptoms of brainfog

2024-05-31T11:27:27Z

DefunctSprout: Simplifying

Brainfog is a '''symptom''' of another condition, and so the symptoms you see here purely relate to brainfog and are the symptoms commonly reported of it. You will very likely have symptoms not listed here. This list is designed to help you understand and categorise your symptoms, and help those unsure if they have brainfog, determine if they do.

You don't have to have every symptom on this list to have brainfog, and you do not have to have a certain severity of each symptom.

== Symptoms ==

==== Difficulty Concentrating ====

You may struggle to focus no matter how important it is or how dedicated you try to make yourself to it.

==== Memory Problems ====

Your short term and/or long term memory might be completely fragmented (Like memories are shards of glass) or completely non existant. You quickly forget what someone has just said to you or can only remember fragments you can't quite put together.

==== Comprehension Problems ====

You may find it difficult to truly understand what someone is saying or what you are reading, despite understanding the meaning of the text or speech, and as a result may need to constantly re-read or have the information broken down or repeated, and even still may have trouble understanding.

=== Thinking Problems ===
You have problems thinking clearly, and may say things that don't make sense to those around you because you struggle to tell them clearly what you mean as you can't quite find the right words and put everything together.

What is brainfog?

2024-05-31T11:25:50Z

DefunctSprout: Simplified and swapped high level words for lower level to aid understanding.

Brainfog is a form of cognitive dysfunction which is a '''symptom''' of many medical problems. It has many layers of severity and affects people differently, but even on the lowest end it is more than enough to be disruptive to everyday life.

It can be caused by a temporary effect, such as a lack of sleep, or a chronic condition, such as Multiple Sclerosis. For an extensive list of causes, check [[Causes of brainfog|here]].

Because brainfog is a symptom of a condition, you will likely have other symptoms that are not caused by brainfog. It can be useful to group these symptoms so you can differentiate what is caused by brainfog with any other symptoms you may be experiencing, which can help greatly during your investigations. Check the [[Symptoms of brainfog|symptoms]] page to help you with that.

It is a journey for someone with brainfog to work out what the cause of their symptoms are, because there are so many possibilities, and brainfog is still only just being understood and accepted by the wider medical community. Most cases of brainfog are treatable. Other causes of brainfog may not treatable but there will be actions you can take to improve the quality of your life, such as reducing the intensity or frequency of brainfog you experience. Whether or not it is treatable depends on the condition causing it.

Welcome!

2024-05-29T10:28:05Z

DefunctSprout:

This wiki is brought to you by volunteers with brainfog or experience with it for those with brainfog, and those interested in it. This wiki depends on community contribution with the goal being to make this wiki the go to resource for the above mentioned groups of individuals.

== Getting Started ==

You can use the search box to search for anything you are looking for, however if you want to get familiar with the basics, take a look under 'Getting Started' as we have put the most important resources there!

We also have a 'Resources' tab containing tools you may find helpful, and 'Extras' for miscellaneous stuff.

== Want to help? ==

Thank you in advance for your interest :) The wiki is currently invite only. Please [[Contact Us|reach out]] to the website administrators and we shall see about making you apart of the team! '''''We are currently in desperate need of more volunteers.'''''