Episode 37: C-PTSD and Brain Fog - I Can See Clearly Now

Out of My Mind in Costa Rica-Living with CPTSD

Episode 37

C-PTSD and Brain Fog
I Can See Clearly Now

April 27, 2022
Today I want to talk about Brain Fog which Merriam-Webster defines as: "A usually temporary state of diminished mental capacity marked by an inability to concentrate or to think or reason clearly."This condition is characterized by excessive cognitive fatigue.” Well, that about sums it up for me. The past several months I have been really out of it and Brain Fog is the only explanation I have found that makes sense. I’ve been dazed and confused for so long it is beginning to be my normal state of mind. Then what?
Here’s a good example of Brain Fog. When I was preparing this episode, I completely lost track of what day it was and this morning about 9am, I realized I had an eye exam at the main hospital in San Jose at 9am, a 2-hour drive. The appointment was scheduled for 9am, so I missed it. For weeks, I’ve been anxious and fretting about driving into the city to get my eyes examined. The good news is I don’t have to drive to San José, but the bad news is I still need to get my eyes examined. There is definitely something going on with my left eye and who knows when I can get another appointment. The Brain Fog once again was successful in sabotaging me. Brain Fog does this frequently. It is becoming harder and harder to take care of what needs to be taken care of. This is the main reason why I am focusing on Brain Fog today.
As usual, below are some links to even more information about PTST and Brain Fog.
My life with Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder – Tereza's Health Blog (wordpress.com)
PTSD & Brain Fog - The Trauma Practice
Mental Fog, Stress, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | HealthyPlace
GET OUT OF BRAIN FOG from Complex PTSD - Bing video
Understanding Mental Fog And Complex PTSD | by Annie Tanasugarn, PhD | Invisible Illness | Medium