Brain fog and concentration

[Khleesi]

Does anyone have any advice on how to better your concentration due to brain fog with a bad anxiety and depression episode? I am not in any medicine cause of multiple bad reactions but I start counseling Wednesday. If anyone had any advice it would be much appreciated!🖤🖤 I hope everyone is having a good day

[Hidden]

I just take one thing at a time. If I see the whole picture I get lost and overwhelmed. Just go slow and accomplish the task at hand.

[JAYnLA in reply to Hidden]

Yep. That's what I have to do. Not doing a great job of it at the moment, but coming here helps.

[bexiiee_b]

Unfortunately I can't help either! It's awful, I've taken to writing things down and giving myself a break when I can't remember things.

It's tough and I cry a lot because of it! 😢

[DistressedPoe]

Hm, classical music usually helps clearing the mind cause it's slow with no lyrics. It helps you focus. Just choose smtg simple like piano instrumentals.

Try and take a deep breath and calm down first.

Then it takes a whole lot of pushing yourself to continue trying. Even if it's not working. Until your brain gives in.

Not a 100% solution but it helps.

Besides that, talk to a loved one/friend about it. Once u talk about it in detail, you'll calm down..and your mind will be a little clearer.

[Hidden]

Consider diversions and hobbies you enjoy. If you are having problems remembering things write them down on a piece of paper, pick it up read it next day or when required and read it, sometimes a diary is a good idea to jog your memory.

I cannot remember what I was doing the day before or if I have been away on holiday I forget where I have been appointments need to be written down so I can remember. were or what was achieved.

Write down your problems before your appointment and make the list easy to understand so you can explain your problems with your Therapist

BOB

[bluestars725]

I try to take each day one at a time. I have to do that most days, but when I'm in the middle of a really bad depressive episode like I was in February and most of March, or a bad stretch with my generalized anxiety disorder, I really try to slow down. I also rest when I need to, because the brain fog makes me so exhausted. and, be kind to myself because I know that this is not my fault. It's just a part of my illnesses.