[UpDownAround]

My mood is on the good side of neutral and I have slept well the past couple of nights but "the fog" is rolling in thick and heavy today. I am actually getting a lot done, which is good because I have a lot on my plate. It may be personal and professional stress, both of which are high right now. Work stress is a situation that could end very well for me and others but it is largely on me to rock a presentation to client company management. I have practiced and think it will go well but my anxiety level is still pretty high. At home, I have some concerns with kids' mental health. This is the worst the fog has been in a long time. I am optimistic about both situations unless I am fooling myself somehow.

About to go to a T appointment; maybe she will have some insight...

[99fairies]

Does the fog get worse during times of high stress and anxiety?

[UpDownAround]

Originally Posted by 99fairies

Does the fog get worse during times of high stress and anxiety?

Yes. I sometimes think it is a defense mechanism, desensitizing me in case something bad happens.

[UpDownAround]

T thinks I should see a neuro about fog, just to rule things out. I told her I have had it so long if it was a tumor I'd be dead five times. But I'll go see one.

[Wild Coyote]

Does the "fog" coincide with anxiety, the more the anxiety, the greater the fog?

Always a good idea to get some clarity, if possible, via another opinion (the neurologist, for example).

My "fog" is usually relate to CPTSD.

I hope you find relief soon.


WC

[UpDownAround]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Does the "fog" coincide with anxiety, the more the anxiety, the greater the fog?

Yes, it increases. But it never goes away. For about 25 years it has been 24/7/365.

[Wild Coyote]

Originally Posted by UpDownAround

Yes, it increases. But it never goes away. For about 25 years it has been 24/7/365.

Oh, Wow. That's a lot of fog.

I hope you get some relief. You have a lot on your plate.

WC

[99fairies]

When I start to feel foggy it's usually from anxiety. My brain actually starts shutting down. If I take some klonopin it really helps and I feel clear again.

[UpDownAround]

Originally Posted by 99fairies

When I start to feel foggy it's usually from anxiety. My brain actually starts shutting down. If I take some klonopin it really helps and I feel clear again.

I can't have benzos because I was a bad boy.

[UpDownAround]

Walking 3 miles last night resulted in a decrease in the fog, so I think it is stress that increased it yesterday. It is more like it usually is this morning. It is still a problem, but just the usual problem instead of worse.