When driving in the fog, we reduce our speed and turn on our headlights to increase visibility, using the demister and windshield wipers as necessary. We maintain a safe following distance and are cautious at intersections. If visibility becomes extremely poor, we pull over to a safe location and wait for the fog to clear.
When our brains become foggy and don't function as we want, they can make everyday tasks challenging and cause us to lose our train of thought during a conversation. This condition, known as brain fog, is often temporary and can occur after an illness, as a sign of stress, as a side effect of medication, or as a symptom of an underlying condition.
Brain fog can persist for varying lengths of time, ranging from a few days to several weeks, months, or even years. If you find that brain fog significantly affects your daily life, seeking advice from a healthcare provider is important. They can offer guidance on treatments to help manage its impact.
There is no specific treatment for brain fog; however, there are things we can do to improve our immune system that may lessen its effect on us:
• Improving sleep habits for a good night’s rest,
• Eating healthy and nutritious meals,
• Getting 30 minutes of physical activity in each day,
• Writing down important information so you don’t forget it,
• Taking short breaks (30 minutes) throughout the day to reduce overloading your brain,
• Participating in mindfulness and other therapies that help you to identify, discuss, and reframe emotional concerns, grief, stress and depression.
Social isolation can also contribute to brain fog. The Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre has social groups that meet regularly and can help you escape from your shell and get back to mixing with other people.
Contact the friendly staff at the Neighbourhood Centre at (07) 4783 4243 and find out what activities you can participate in.
Until next time,
The Team
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre
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