Brain fog and tiredness 24/7

[pinkfloyd33]

Hello readers, so I've been posting on Beyond Blue on and off for 2 years. I am at the end of my wits, I am so scared and I don't know what to do or if things will get better or worse.

I've suffered from generalised anxiety and depression real bad for over 2 years now, I've always been a stress head but nothing as severe as the last 24 months. A lot of PTS has occurred in my life and I am struggling to stop thinking about the past my fears. If there was a magic pill I'd take it in a heartbeat!

Over the last year I struggle to function properly, I am tired everyday no matter how much sleep I have, I have been suffering from brain fog and I find it so hard to focus, reading and taking in conversations are so hard, because this brain fog and tiredness has gotten so bad over the last year it is all I think of when I wake up, I am so scared I am going to feel lethargic the moment I wake up and then I do. I am stuck in my own negative thoughts and fears EVERYDAY, I am so depressed I don't know what to do anymore.

I've been eating well and trying to exercise a little day by day, sometimes it's so hard to leave the house it's that bad like yesterday for example: I had no idea what was going on and it felt like someone was pushing their hands on my skull 😞

I am freaking out, I am so scared I will develop alzheimer's or dementia at a young age, this is not the life I want to live, I just want to be happy and function well 😞

Is anyone going through the same thing? Or was and has found ways to take away brain fog? I know stress and anxiety is a massive indicator but surely there is a way around this problem, thank you and much love to everyone.

[BumbleBumble]

Hi Noraenorvas,

Thanks for sharing your story and for being so proactive in your recovery. I'm uncertain of your gender or age. Has your GP considered referring you to an endocrinologist to rule out hormonal imbalances as well? These can also mimic leathery, cognitive impairment, and low mood.

After seeing a psychiatrist the suggestion of commencing an antidepressant is a possibility. Like most things in life, it always comes down to risk vs benefit. If the benefit outweighs the risk, do it. If the side effects outweigh the benefits, change. Don't let it become more complicated than that.

Anti-depressants have been life to changing for some and disastrous for others. Everyone is different and what worked really for one may not work well for another. That is the reason for seeing a psychiatrist. They can provide you with all the information so you can make an informed decision of what you would like to do.

I hope this offers some help. All the best on your journey

[Rach34]

I very much suffer from the same thing. It effects my work and my ability to be a parent and keep house. I’m not a very organised person as it is but I find it hard to stay on top of things. I suppose I’m at the functioning level but not a much as I would like to be and I feel like others just see it as laziness or that I’m not very smart. I’m interested in what others have to say to this thread because sometimes I do wonder if the medication or the illness is the cause. I have also been trying to quit smoking on and off over a year doesn’t help at all. I just want to feel normal. I do find myself feeling useless and beating myself up thinking I can’t do anything right,which only adds to the problem.

[Lukesydney]

Hi noraenorvas,

Thanks for sharing. I too have been experiencing the fog for about a month now, hard to concentrate on conversations or any task really.

I have tried a number of things including Yoga, Meditation, Vitamins, Exercise etc. Overall my mood has improved, but the fog is yet to clear. I have been subscribed an SSRI by my Doctor, but very reluctant to start taking it at this stage as I've only been dealing with this for a month.

Will report back if I find a solution.

Luke