Brain not working

My thinking is poor,i can't think quickly or clearly,my ability to read and comprehend or process information is affected. Its like my brain functions are reduced and my mental stamina is reduced too. It is not improving. Does anybody have the same problems? Plz feel free to write back.

[Coralrose5]

Yes I experienced this for about 3 weeks because of depression/anxiety and no sleep. I started medication and it’s gotten better. Are you on medication? It might also be a side effect of meds?

[Hidden in reply to Coralrose5]

no not meds ,but mine is present for last 6 years and it doesn't improve with meds .

[JEG325 in reply to Hidden]

I agree with dore13. A deficiency of potassium. magnesium and vit d can cause every symptom you mentioned. I would have a full nutritional blood test ran and add thyroid, adrenal glands & liver to the list they're screening for. There's decent odds that 1 or more of those things are bothering you.

[Hidden in reply to JEG325]

i have deficiency of vit d .Is it solely because of Vit D?

[JEG325 in reply to Hidden]

It can be. I had similar problems because of that deficiency.

[Coralrose5 in reply to Hidden]

Oh ok. Well I agree with the others, a blood test and doctor visit might pinpoint something. Have you been checked for iron deficiency? How are your B vitamin levels? I hope you find out soon.

[JEG325 in reply to Coralrose5]

My B levels were fine. My iron level was borderlone but, they let it go. I was potassium, magnesium & vit d deficient. The potassium and vit d were critically low. i still take extra potassium & vit d, a year later.

[Hidden in reply to Coralrose5]

B12 I guess,but i never checked that

[dore13]

maybe you should talk to your doctor about this. Something very simple can cause this, for instance, if your electrolytes are out of balance it can cause this problem.

[RaqXo]

I experienced this for months. It’s so frustrating because I felt super slow and incompetent but once my depression and anxiety is away it’s like I can think so much better. Reducing my depression and anxiety helps me which I’m currently doing.

[AZ1970]

It does get better. It took me a long time though. Our brain is focused on survival so the other processes suffer. Be patient with yourself.