This is very important. I have dealt with anorexia a long time and can testify to the simple effectiveness of getting proper nutrients. Also (and certainly this may not be your case at all!), I have known so many vegans and vegetarians missing valuable knowledge regarding alternative sources of nutrients for the foods they keep themselves to and that rely too heavily on the idea of taking supplements. It is possible to live a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle without ::having:: to take vitamins.

So, as the quoted poster already stated a little too: If it were me, and based on my many previous experiences, I would get bloodwork done (skip the physical since you don't have insurance unless you have chronic or ongoing physical issues), make even just one comprehensive apointment with a nutritionist, release or take your bloodwork results with you, and they will be able to evaluate your situation and build a personal eating, erm, strategy? with you.

ADHD is heavily influenced by diet, so if you do indeed have it, diet should be addressed first and foremost anyway as it is one thing you can consistently do to help yourself without meds. Many swear by the adoption of a gluten-free lifestyle for controlling/tempering ADHD symptoms or challenges. Obviously, though, if not having gluten makes one otherwise mentally unsatiated after a decent trial, it may not be worth it overall (life is too short, rubberbanding and falling off the health wagon altogether, binging, etc.).

There is a huge probability, if you are currently not getting adequate nutrients, that a visit with a nutritionist and adopting an even healthier and balanced lifestyle (don't forget consistent sleep!) could erase the issues you're experiencing. ...They sound exactly like the ones I've experienced with anorexia. Your complexion, nail strength, and hair strength are also great indicators of your present health.

So, after evaluating your physical condition and insuring you're doing the best you can to provide for yourself there, if you still find after a decent amount of time that you're experiencing these foggy moments, then look into a mental health eval.

Just what I would do.