Managing your ADHD symptomscan be hard even on your best days.
What Is Brain Fog?
Sometimes, it can feel like your brain is just inaccessible.
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Its just a collection of sounds.
Likewise, when you take a stab at read, the words on the page have no meaning.
You reread the same sentence over and over, but it just doesnt transmit any information to your brain.
What Causes Brain Fog in ADHD?
When that system doesnt function properly, it can lead toexecutive dysfunction, slowed cognition, and memory problems.
In short,dopamine dysregulationcan cause episodes of brain fog.
This is one reason having ADHD could make you more vulnerable to brain fog.
(However, inflammation itself doesn’t cause ADHD.)
So not exercising enough can deprive the brain of those important benefits.
Lack of exercise may also increase your risk of having chronic low-grade inflammation.
This could be as simple as opening windows to create better airflow.
You could also invest in a small HEPA air purifier for your home or work.
For instance, sign up for a dance class or join a casual sports team.
Take up hiking or biking as a hobby.
Run around the backyard with your dog.
Another strategy is to find ways to build movement into your routine.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Bike to the store instead of driving.
Grab your coffee to go and walk through the park with your friend instead of sitting at the cafe.
But there are productive coping mechanisms that can help you learn to live with brain fog with less stress.
These strategies include:
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