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maycontainthunder

maycontainthunder

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For the last couple of weeks I have had a sort of brain fog. I can’t seem to think clearly enough to post much. I think I have probably upset people by not being able to respond.

Simple problems seem to be impossible for me to solve right now. I just get really confused very easily.

Could this be some kind of vitamin deficiency?
 
I wouldn't have the confidence to speculate on your situation directly but if I felt like that myself I would be thinking more along the lines of mental exhaustion/burnout being the cause. Of course if you have a specific health issue that would lead you to think it could be a deficiency in something then you could look into that.
 
First question I would ask is how stressed have you been. Stress and brain fog often go hand in hand.

Vitamin deficiency? Quick way to check is the sun in your area. In UK from Nov-Mar it's not strong enough to provide you with Vitamin D. So that's an easy one to look into.

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maycontainthunder said:
For the last couple of weeks I have had a sort of brain fog. I can’t seem to think clearly enough to post much. I think I have probably upset people by not being able to respond.

Simple problems seem to be impossible for me to solve right now. I just get really confused very easily.

Could this be some kind of vitamin deficiency?
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Adrenal fatigue common from anxiety
 
As already noted, there are a variety of causes for brain fog.
You said "lately" so I assume this is a new symptom for you.
So ask yourself, what has changed? What is different about today versus a few weeks ago?
That's a simple place to start but you should probably get a medical evaluation to ensure you aren't missing something important.

A quick google points to deficiencies in D3 or B12 as being possible. Since B12 is the easiest defficiency to correct, try taking a suppliment for a few days to see how you feel.
The D3 is trickier and will require more research to get right but popping a one 2,000 IU pill a day is not likely to help.
 
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The autistic brain is quite often under a combination of metabolic stress, oxidative stress, and nutritional deficiency. Some autistics do have difficulties in what is known as methylation.

1. When given the choice, pick methyl-B12,...not B12,...and methyl-folate,...not folate. Both of which have been tested in autistics.
2. Pick anti-oxidant supplements that cross the blood-brain barrier,...specifically, resveratrol, ubiquinol, and N-acetyl cysteine. All of which have been studied in autistics.
3. Broad-spectrum probiotics,...the more species and higher the concentration, the better. Read up on the gut-brain axis as it pertains to autism, neurotransmitter balance, and symptomatology.
4. Melatonin, chelated magnesium, and L-theanine for better sleep and relaxation.
5. Minimize your carbohydrate intake as many carbs are "pro-inflammatory" and stimulate excess insulin, which influences brain function. Read up on autism diet plans.

Do a Google Scholar or PubMed search on these topics. Given the highly variable epigenetics found within the autistic population,...some things are going to work better than others. Furthermore, if you are on any medications, check for interactions before spending your money on supplements.

Take care of your brain. I cannot emphasize this enough,...the autistic brain takes some extra care and consideration,...no different than anyone else with a heart, kidney, liver, pancreatic issue, and so on. Although some would like to pass off autism as some form of neurodiversity, or some primarily psychological condition,...it's a lot more than that,...it also has a physiological/medical component, as well. Take care of yourself.
 
I’m sorry you’re struggling right now :(
I’m also experiencing burnout (from my job) and have been mostly unable to respond to private messages.

I hope that whatever the cause is, you can get it resolved and feel better soon :)
 
Thanks for all the suggestions and responses. I don't think it is burnout. I don't go out nor talk to anyone other than on here so I am leaning towards some kind of deficiency. I've asked Mum to get some B12 tablets so we'll see if they help. I have some D3(?) tablets that never seemed to do much for me. I'm also going to take some laxatives, I'm a little slow.

Regards seeing a doctor 8+ week wait for an appointment and I have lost virtually all faith in the local ones.
 
maycontainthunder said:
Thanks for all the suggestions and responses. I don't think it is burnout. I don't go out nor talk to anyone other than on here so I am leaning towards some kind of deficiency. I've asked Mum to get some B12 tablets so we'll see if they help. I have some D3(?) tablets that never seemed to do much for me. I'm also going to take some laxatives, I'm a little slow.

Regards seeing a doctor 8+ week wait for an appointment and I have lost virtually all faith in the local ones.
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Get B complex, B12 only covers a part of B deficiency ,B6,B3 are common deficiencies, get the most natural you can afford !as too synthesised isn't natural to organic life and just keeps you hooked to orthodox medicine ,gps in the UK are glorified drug pushers ,here's some citalopram hydrobromide for your headache
 
Have you had any changes in diet recently?
Difference in sleep habits?
Difference in exercise habits?
Difference in stress levels?
Life events or changes?
 
Sorry for the delay in responding guys.

Fino said:
Have you had any changes in diet recently?
Difference in sleep habits?
Difference in exercise habits?
Difference in stress levels?
Life events or changes?
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Nothing has really changed in any of these apart from I am very sleepy in the mornings and tend to doze back off when I know I should just get up.

B vitamins have made a slight difference so we'll see how they go.
 
maycontainthunder said:
Sorry for the delay in responding guys.



Nothing has really changed in any of these apart from I am very sleepy in the mornings and tend to doze back off when I know I should just get up.

B vitamins have made a slight difference so we'll see how they go.
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Insomnia?
 
maycontainthunder said:
I don't think it is. I'm a bit slow getting to sleep because it is difficult to clear my mind. Normally I'm woken by my bladder somewhere between 5:30-6:30 in the morning though it can sometimes be earlier.
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That's a form of insomnia, I have the more classic staying awake for hours,like many conditions its a level very mild to very severe ,mine is at severe if panic starts, moving to moderate with medicine,insomnia is a symptom of stress or other conditions , I have an acquaintance with mild narcolepsy last time I spoke,its classified as insomnia if its 3 or more nights
 
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