Brain Fog - is this a real thing?

[baringan]

I've been quite worried about my mental health over the last 6 months. My memory is terrible, I am finding it hard to keep track of appointments, I am anxious that I am not on top of things. Yesterday I dyed my hair and mixed the conditioner into the bottle instead of the colour - didn't realise until I went to wash it off and realised it hadn't changed colour . I'm not sleeping and feel slightly on edge most of the time.

A friend said to me that this type of brain fog - and that's exactly what it feels like, a fog - is common with the menopause. I'll be 50 in a month or so.

yes, I'm afraid it is a real thing. If you google it you will find lots of research papers and commentary about it.

I find it horrible and worrying too tbh. I'm older than you but it's still happening. I couldn't remember the word for scarecrow the other day, and came up with 'stuffed people'. I don't believe it's early dementia (I sincerely hope not - it is brain fog. I don't remember what the DCs tell me about what they're doing when and where - though there are 3 of them and I work FT, so not entirely abnormal on that one.

No suggestions - just accept it is normal.

I am 48 and don't feel mentally sharp these days, however, on the rare occasion when I sleep well for a couple of days my faculties seem to return, so I reckon tiredness is the main factor.

OhNoNotMyBaby

I have had a couple of episodes when I have been driving somewhere and momentarily I don't recognise where I am. It lasts seconds but its a horrible feeling

I don't drink enough water so I will try drinking more and seeing if that helps.

I have been so concerned. Does it go (too scared to google )?

HRT helped really quickly with this for me

It does go apparently. Don't be afraid!

not sure i am 'eligible' for hrt as am still having periods, albeit a bit more randomly than before?

right, its plenty of water, an omega supplement and fresh air every day!!

HRT is for women with symptoms whether they are having periods or not.

*googlepoodle Fri 02-Sep-16 10:22:56

HRT helped really quickly with this for me*

Really? I need this then. Am about to start college course and feel like I can't remember a thing! What's the process? Do you need blood tests etc?