Is it normal to have brain fog for a year or more during Peri?

Hi Debra and Jen,

I don't have it constantly but I mentioned to my eye doctor about bouts of blurry vision and she said blue light can affect eyes and brain. I googled it and fluorescent lighting is also a trigger for migraines, etc.

If you are like me, you are on your phone frequently when feeling poorly looking at stuff like this website. I think it can contribute to the issue.

Yes, I feel like my head is full of cotton wool. My eyes won't focus as they should to allow me to concentrate. When Peri first hit I had severe blurred vision. So, bad I had to get new glasses prescribed. My anxiety was severe too. Felt like I had vertigo also. Very dizzy and things would spin as I'd turn. Those symptoms have eased but, still with the dizziness and brain fog. I just can't get it to release and I'm trying oh I'm trying. I feel like a 5 year old like I have to break out the paint by numbers! It's a combination of that and I think adrenaline fatigue still lingering around. I just started a Lion's Mane Supplement for the brain and nervous system so, I guess I'm just going to wait and see if they work in the next few weeks. I take magnesium too and a couple other supplements. I feel like time and rest is all that will help. Just waiting for the day I wake up from this.

Hi, Rainbow:

Last night I powered all my electronics down early and went to sleep early. I felt better when I woke up this morning. I'm going to try limiting my screen time on anything. I feel there is truth to that but, hadn't thought about it. I thought it was from anxiety though, I used to have that severe when this first. I literally couldn't concentrate and watch t.v. It was very scary. Since then though it's eased up and I can now watch t.v but, took a long time. Fluorescent lighting doesn't seem to bother me but, when I'm in a store where I'd normally go straight to an aisle to pickup something. I can shoot right past it. It's like I'm not 100 percent alert or mindful. I eventually get to it but, it takes more time and it's very frustrating!!! I want my brain back!!! I need to practice more mindfulness in the moment. I know I was very mindful before this.

I agree, I am trying to limit screen time too. It's hard when you work in front of a computer all day too, or read often on a Kindle. I never had anxiety but might now lol. I feel hyper sensitive to everything- loud noises, changes in weather, foods, etc.

One of the best thing I have started is yoga. Not just the movement based yoga but yin and restorative. Restorative is laying in comfortable positions with props, focusing on replenishing what life takes out of us. It would definitely help get you back to mindfulness.

I had no idea this transition could be this difficult, always thought women just got cranky and had hot flashes 😃 I have had about 30 different symptoms at this point, we will all make it though!

Yes, I'd like to know how I survived for this long and never heard anyone speak about the stages of peri. It's unbelievable how many woman are suffering on line and I've never spoken to one in my life. Very sad. I had no idea this transition could be this difficult either. All you hear about is hot flashes and mood swings with meno. No aches or pains like you feel like your dying!! I never had anxiety before this but, it hit hard and panic at first too. Both thank god have eased. I just have to hope they don't kick back in once I"m in meno. I'm scared to death of that and this has been like death. I don't know if I can handle another round. I feel like rocky trying to one day make it back up the steps. So hard but, someday we will make it through. Takes time. I'm just really impatient after a year. This time last year when it first hit. Try to enjoy the holiday!!! I have everyone helping to cook this year!!! Take Care!!!

I think many women are in perimenopause but don't know because they are on bcp or are put on antidepressants, sleeping pills or anxiety meds by doctors because "they are too young for menopause". My older sister was put on all 3 in her early 40s when she suddenly fell apart. As if a woman is able to perfectly deal with life and then suddenly can't without additional stressors or a cause. It's a joke and a disgrace to our medical community that half the population suffers for years on end and are still led to believe it's in their head or anxiety.

This has been about 5 years for me, the worst being the last 3 years. Most of my scariest symptoms have passed for now but there's a new one every day it seems.

Sunaina:

Hello, I've been taking since last Sat. cordyceps capsules by Puritan's Pride for the dizziness. A lady on this website advised within 30 days she was symptom free of the dizziness with that. She said she couldn't stress that enough and I tell ya it is the ONLY supplement I've found that is promising and starting to give me some relief. They are working! I woke up this morning and my head is slowly starting to stop spinning. Look into Echinacea capsules, Very good for menopause and symptoms such as joint and muscle pain. Biggest improvement in energy with those and less pain. Lion's Mane capsules for brain and nervous system. Started them last Sat. and they are starting to work very well. I was just curious if others have had it this long because on line they say the brain fog should clear in weeks to months. That has not been the case for us! I do see improvements with all of these above. I was just having one of those days when I posted this question just fed up with this nonsense. Hoping for better days too! I know now I"m not alone!