Sometimes, particularly under periods of stress, brain fog can hit hard. You may space out on a task, forget what you were doing, or struggle to follow a conversation. Brain fog can be disorienting, confusing, and even a bit scary for folks—especially those with ADHD and neurodivergence.
Brain fog refers to a group of symptoms that impact how you function cognitively—your thinking, your recall, and your concentration. It can also reflect difficulty with making decisions, mental fatigue, slower response time, and uncertainty. While we don’t know what causes brain fog exactly, research shows that it’s associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, chemotherapy, autoimmune conditions, or depression. But, brain fog is not a medical condition so you can’t be diagnosed with it. It’s more like a set of symptoms that arise when something else is going on.
The traits of brain fog can make it difficult for people to engage in conversations, perform routine daily tasks, and follow instructions. Plus, brain fog differs from person to person, particularly women. In fact, it disproportionately affects women because of........