We all likely have experienced “brain fog”—a term used to describe the sluggish, cloudy feeling you get in your head when you can’t focus, feel exhausted but can’t sleep, forget things, or start making simple mistakes.
But brain fog exists on a spectrum. For some, it is a frustrating—even debilitating—everyday part of life.
Brain fog can come with stress, poor sleep, and overexertion, but if yours is persistent, gets in the way of your day-to-day life, or negatively affects your mental health, you should talk with a healthcare provider. There may be an underlying cause.
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