What is this? Is it a mh issue?

[gandalf456]

I don't know if this is a mental health thing or not but I often feel as if my brain can't keep pace with what's going on around me - like there are too many people, too many cars. I feel as if they are all coming at me and it's too much too fast and they are going to crash into me. I am also forgetting things a lot and feel there is too much information to process all the time

Can anyone shed light?

How is your diet? When I had a serious Omega 3 deficiency, I was forgetting things a lot, not remembering my phone number or even house properly.
Ideally you want your Omega 3 between 8-12, mine was 3.8 and at 3.5 you have severe cognitive decline. I am under heavy supplements and better, way better. I will test my levels soon again. If it wasn't for lockdown and mail crazy delays, I would use them this time omegaquant.com/what-is-the-omega-3-index/

Another vitamin deficiency that causes neurological symptoms is B12. I also supplement with this one.
Vitamin C and folate are used a lot by the brain as well, but artificial folate such as folic acid have the opposite effect and can increase mental impairment.

People very often underestimate vitamin / mineral deficiencies .

So how is your diet? Do you take supplements? Some could be beneficial other cause harm

Thanks for the reply. My diet isn't exactly great at the moment. I am getting massive sugar cravings. Thst is worth a look. Thank you

There are a few physical conditions that can cause symptoms like this. I'm bipolar and whenever I'm showing signs of high moods my gp runs some blood tests to rule out physical stuff. I can't remember exactly what they test for sorry.
Sugar highs and crashes are terrible for my mood so it might be worth looking into slow release sugars.
In terms of the mental health aspect, hypomania can be associated with feelings like everything has been sped up. The key things to look for from that point of view are things like rapid speech, racing thoughts and others not being able to keep up with you.
Whatever it is, a gp appointment might be helpful.

Thanks, Superscientist. I tried to cut back yesterday and nearly passed out! I wonder if I'm getting sugar crashes but have no idea how they test for it. Have been tested for diabetes in the past but I don't have it

Op food can make or break how well you feel, you need to control your sugar,so to rule out anything more serious overhaul your diet straight away. My DF has had erratic blood sugar problems his whole life, it affects his moods/ energy/concentration/ vision...this is what works....

Breakfast, sugarfree museli/ bacon and scrambled eggs/porridge with blueberries.

Mid morning, ryvita with tomatoes and hard boiled egg/apple with almonds/blueberries with oatcake.

Lunch, fresh soup (tinned has added sugar, check this) wholemeal bread/ham and scrambled egg/egg salad.

4 pm snack,
piece of fruit, with nuts (essential to slow sugar rush from fruit)
oatcake with almond butter/ ryvita with avocado or cucumber/sweet pepper /cream cheese.

Dinner
lean meat or fish with 4 steamed vegetables, tiny amount of carbs ie one small roast potato, dessert spoonful of pasta or rice.
Roasts fine/bolognese/curries/casseroles/stirfries just very little carbs in the evening meal.
Berries are fine for dessert, strawberries and greek yoghurt, blueberries etc..
Tea and coffee fine (no sugar) avoid fruit juice and flavoured drinks all have sugar.Drink only water.

Avoid bananas, processed bread, baked goods ie croissants, cake, biscuits. (sorry)

My father is now 85 and still works 8 hours a day in his 2 acre garden, as long as he sticks to this diet with few exceptions he is well. He gets tested annually for high blood suga,r it has been higher than normal his entire life, yet he is slim and fit. Diet is the only solution.

If you try this for a month you will know for sure if this is your issue.

Good luck.

How did your Dad find out about his blood sugar issues?