A very common and yet often unexpected symptom following a traumatic brain injury or a concussion is “brain fog”. Brain fog involves persistent feelings of confusion or disorientation for days, weeks, or even months after an accident.
Concussion Symptom
“Brain Fog”
What Does Brain Fog Feel Like?
Brain fog is a really common concussion symptom, but one that is difficult to describe because the experience changes from one person to the next. However, here are some ways that people with brain fog typically describe the experience:
- “It feels like everything is hazy”
- “I feel like my thinking is slower than normal”
- “It feels like I’m running in sand”
- “Everything feels slowed down”
- “My thoughts are fuzzy”
Brain fog happens because your brain doesn’t function as efficiently as it normally does after getting a concussion. Your brain feels slower because it really is slower and the same amount of workload that you would do normally seems much more draining.
What Can You Do to Get Rid of Brain Fog?
Our team of concussion specialists share some tips for helping get rid of that brain fog feeling:
- Exercise (in moderation)
- Focus on proper nutrition
- Try different relaxation strategies like meditation
- Get adequate amounts of sleep
- See a concussion specialist
Although there are many facets of your everyday life that you can take control of to improve your feelings of brain fog, there’s nothing that can beat the expertise and experience of a concussion specialist. Contact Broadview Spine & Health Centre today to get specialized concussion treatment!
