Halfway through an email you have forgotten what you were even writing. Or you are talking to somebody and you lose their name halfway through the conversation.
It feels as though your brain is running half speed.
Your brain feels sluggish, like it’s operating at half speed.
This wasn’t supposed to start yet.
It’s Not Just You Being Forgetful
Losing your keys every now and then? Normal.
But when you are constantly forgetting something, get distracted midway through doing something, or just feel that your thoughts are in quicksand, something is going on.
This is being dealt with by more young folks than you would imagine.
What’s Behind It
Brain fog doesn’t come out of nowhere. There’s usually a reason:
- Stress that never really stops
- Sleep problems (not just how much, but the quality)
- Low levels of certain vitamins or nutrients
- Anxiety making it hard to concentrate
- Depression slowing everything down
- Hormones being slightly off
- Spending too much time on screens
- Inflammation in your body
A lot of times it’s a few of these together, not just one thing.
There can also be an energy connection.
When your brain senses it’s short on power, it starts shutting down certain functions to conserve energy. That’s when the fog rolls in, memory falters, and everything feels slower.
Why Your Doctor Might Not Find Anything
You go in, mention you’re forgetting stuff or can’t focus. They check your thyroid, maybe run some vitamin levels. Everything comes back fine. They tell you to sleep more and stress less.
It is frustrating that way, but that is because brain fog sits between neurology and mental health.
Most medical practitioners specialize in either of the two, and not both simultaneously.
What The Neuro Well Does
Dr. Alon Seifan started The Neuro Well for exactly this kind of situation. He did his training at Mount Sinai and Columbia in both neurology and neuropsychiatry.
He’s seen thousands of patients with memory and focus issues.
The Neuro Well is becoming an expert in treating brain fog at its source, including addressing the underlying energy problems that conventional approaches often miss.
Instead of splitting your care between different specialists, he looks at everything together. Brain chemistry, mental health, and neurological function, all in one visit.
And you do it online from wherever you are.
Related: Why the Neuro Mental Health Model Finally Gives You Answers
How Treatment Works
What helps depends on what’s causing your symptoms:
- Medications when they’re necessary
- Changes to sleep habits or diet
- Ways to turn down your stress response
- Practical tips for dealing with focus problems
- Follow-ups to see what’s working
The point is getting your brain working right again, not just managing around the problem.
When to Stop Putting It Off
When brain fog starts to disrupt your work life, your relationships or even make everything more difficult, get it examined. Especially if:
- Nothing you’ve tried has helped
- Other doctors brushed it off
- It’s been months like this
- You’re starting to really worry about it
Waiting usually just makes it take longer to fix.
Getting Started
Schedule a video appointment with The Neuro Well. Bring any test results or medical records if you have them. If not, don’t worry about it.
You will discuss the course of action, receive a proper evaluation and leave with a strategy.
No generalized tips about how to take care of yourself, but actual next steps, determined by what exactly is happening with you.
Your brain isn’t supposed to feel this way at your age. Get someone who takes it seriously to look at it.
FAQs
How fast does treatment work?
Varies. Some people feel different within a few weeks. Others need more time. It depends what’s causing it and how your body responds.
Do I have to take pills?
Maybe, maybe not. Dr. Seifan uses medication when it makes sense. Some people need it, some don’t.
What if I’m already seeing someone else?
That’s fine. The Neuro Well can work with your other doctors or therapists if needed.
