Brain Fog

[squirrel9]

Does anyone feel like the have what I call "brain fog" for a couple of days after a bad panic attack. I just feel like crap like my mind is too consumed with worry when the next one is gonna hit. I went for almost 6 months without having a bad attack and this weekend it hit hard my heart rate was tachy. That was Sat. night...here it is Tues and I am just now feeling right. Does anyone else feel like this?

[claudicakes]

Ofcourse, anxiety exhausts the poor brain , but its also amazing because it protects itself...and anxiety is proof ...I just think of it as a drained battery that needs some TLC and healthy time

[29sillygirl]

The aftermath of panic attacks are certainly a reality.  What you call a brain fog may be the brain's way of keeping you on auto pilot so to speak.

I always feel drained for a day or so.  Time may vary.  Know I am off my game for sure for about a week.  This is my account of how it is for me now.

Years ago when they first started, I may have recovered faster.  Honestly don't remember.  I had more of them so little time to recover and I was working....so on auto pilot anyway..LOL.

Think a good diet and lots of water are helpful, of course.  Still whatever it is that causes brains to malfunction is still a mystery.  Best for me is to simply carry on, knowing I will have good and bad days.  That is life.

[squirrel9]

Thanks, I've been trying to make myself eat healthier and drink plenty of water. Two years ago I was on a diet of fish, fresh veggies and fruit and felt tons better. Then I slowly started backsliding...and here I am again. I really feel like this has alot to hormones....still doing some research on it though.

[rikuxlol]

oh yeah eat very healthy!

a healthy diet is a great way to recover the mind and body! :) drink water through out the day as well...

but yeah totaly see a doctor and tell him/her how you feel :)

[rikuxlol]

phew! I thought I was the only one! I'v been experiencing "brain fog" and I thought it was me going crazy... I feel like crap as well and I'm also consumed with worrysome thoughts but I'v been having a anxiety attack almost once a day at least for a week and a half.

I'm not a professional and I'v never felt like this but I'd say it's best to see a doctor :)

[andrewm88]

yes, all the time, im slowly 'recovering' from anxiety but the brain fog still lingers, its not quite like depersonalization but i get what ur trying to say there is kina like a fog at the forefront of your brain? take vitamin b comlex and omega 3 fishoils they help out alot! hope you get better! :)