Brain Fog: What It Is and How to Manage It

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Brain Fog: What It Is and How to Manage It

"During brain fog, a small part of your brain temporarily 'shuts down.' Panicking won’t help — it only makes things worse."

Brain fog is common, especially for those with chronic pain or stress. It can feel like extreme mental fatigue, making it hard to focus, remember things, or make decisions. Some experience it more intensely than others, and it can come and go, often triggered by stress, lack of sleep, or high pain levels.

When the brain is busy handling pain or stress, there’s less energy left for thinking and concentration. Simple tasks like reading a book or remembering details can become frustratingly difficult.

Research shows that temporary disconnections in certain brain neurons may cause this foggy feeling, making the world seem distant or unclear. Other contributing factors include overexertion, stress, sleep problems, and certain medications.

Symptoms can include forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty finding words, trouble multitasking, and being easily distracted. Brain fog can fluctuate daily, while long-term mental fatigue develops over months or years.

Your body often gives early warning signs — pain, discomfort, or weakness — long before brain fog sets in. Paying attention to these signals is crucial for preventing more serious health issues.

While we can’t control everything, focusing on what we can control helps reduce internal stress. Research on Sense of Coherence (SOC) shows that people cope better with life when they see it as understandable, meaningful, and manageable. By approaching challenges with this mindset, we strengthen resilience and overall well-being.



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