Foggy Day

By hitesh-goenka

2 min read

Yesterday, I experienced brain fog throughout the day, not just a regular brain fog but an intensified one. It lasted the whole day. And now, the next morning, I still have it but I am able to write this as the experience is fresh in my head. Why not put it down?

What it felt like

One whole day of intensified brain fog is a big deal. Imagine your inability to do anything properly, anything at all. That too throughout the day. Often, I am unable to unclutter my head using my journal beyond a few lines in my diary. Courtesy of brain fog, it turned worse yesterday when I was barely able to finish a sentence at a time.

Wow! Even the physical act of dragging my left hand to write was a struggle. My handwriting suffered as well as I couldn’t form legible letters 8 out of 11 times.

Loss of focus

I tried reading different books on at least seven occasions and couldn’t concentrate and comprehend anything. Still, I kept trying for this is what my life has been till now — a lot of tryouts. I am conscious and mind-wise impaired all the time and it worsened yesterday. Couldn’t focus on any task. Short bursts of thoughts ran back and forth.

Couldn’t focus on listening to audiobooks. Had difficulty creating invoices for my father’s business which is a daily task for me, so simple yet struggle-some for me, and more so yesterday.

The emptiness is frightening

Yesterday mostly went in sitting and doing nothing as I felt lost and totally blank upstairs. It felt so horrible by evening time that I couldn’t help crying for a minute. Nothing terrifies me as much as this thing called brain fog and yesterday I felt helpless throughout the day.

Today, brain fog is less in intensity. Still, it’s at such a level that I can barely do much using my conscious mind for processing things that need processing and in turn leading to the application of the analyzed input.

In short, it feels like I am brain dead — a good-for-nothing fellow, an apt term that sums up what I have been told by some people in my life and made to feel so by many souls out there. Why? Maybe, they always saw my symptoms to be utter nonsense — a figment of my crazy imagination!

Please note: I wrote this a year ago during the summer of 2022.
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Rebecca C Moderator
<inline-mention username="hitesh-goenka" user-id="3755282"/> - Thank you so much for sharing your experience, anxieties, and stresses with us here in the community. I'm really sorry to hear that you've been made to feel that way by others. It's important to remember that migraines are a legitimate medical condition, and experiencing symptoms like brain fog or confusion during a migraine episode is not a reflection of your worth or abilities. Migraines can be complex and affect various aspects of your life, including cognitive function. It's essential to surround yourself with understanding and supportive individuals who can empathize with your condition. It's unfortunate that some people may not fully understand the impact migraines can have on your well-being. You are not alone in your experience. Many individuals with migraines face similar challenges, and there are communities and support groups available that can provide validation, understanding, and encouragement. How are you managing your migraines? Have you seen a specialist to work with to reduce/alleviate symptoms? How are you feeling currently a year down the road? Do you find your symptoms remaining the same or worsening? If so, have you discussed the symptoms with a specialist? Hoping you have time for some self-care and prioritizing your well-being today. Warm wishes and better health ~ Rebecca (community moderator)
1. Holly Harding Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="hitesh-goenka" user-id="3755282"/> I'm glad your mother understands the changes you've made and why you've made them. Often times migraine (either active attacks) or what we do to avoid them lands us in a world that is fairly quiet and apart from others. I hope others in your life will come around to understand that the way you are living is related to this complex neurological condition you have. Not so much a choice but a necessity. Warmly- Holly <a href='http://-migraine.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>-migraine.com</a> team. 
2. Rebecca C Moderator
 <inline-mention username="hitesh-goenka" user-id="3755282"/> Thank you for your reply. It helps the community understand what is at the root of your lifestyle changes. Feeling more anti-social or withdrawing from social activities can be a typical reaction when dealing with chronic health conditions like migraines. It's important to prioritize self-care and listen to your body's needs, which may sometimes mean taking a step back from certain activities and events. I am glad your mother understands and is supportive of your behavior. It can definitely take time for others to fully comprehend the impact of migraines on your life. Some people may struggle to understand the extent of your symptoms, especially if they have never experienced migraines themselves. As Holly states, "I hope others in your life will come around to understand that the way you are living is related to this complex neurological condition ..." Wishing for better days ahead. Rebecca (community moderator)
Prettymomma Member
Thank you for sharing this story about yourself. It makes me so sad, but I can find it utterly and entirely relatable. I realize you wrote this a year ago but I can't help but feel that you are still going through this. The truth is that you are NOT a good for nothing fellow. From my perspective you seem like a person who really wants to be incredibly productive and gets so disappointed because you have a debilitating illness that gets completely in the way, and is invisible so people just don't understand. Please keep trying and doing things even if it doesn't work out as you had hoped. Thank you for being so real. I appreciate you. I hope you find some good days where you can enjoy yourself. Wishing you the best!😀
1. Holly Harding Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Prettymomma" user-id="7002652"/> beautiful. So grateful for you. Warmly- Holly <a href='http://-migraine.com' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer ugc'>-migraine.com</a> team.

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