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Severe brain fog with possible MCTD

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@marye2

I have MCTD and there are times when I am not all there. Coping skills, like lists, setting time for an activity are helpful. I have been on zoloft for 24 years and it helps focus. Consider a sleep study to see if you have apnea, which affects deep sleep. B-12 is helpful, too. Non-processed diet with low sugar content is important as is hydration and keeping up with electrolytes. I worked fulltime until retirement. But - I have to have that daily walk, a plan for the morning's activities and take time for lunch. I am best at home in the mornings. I am pretty attention deficit, but find that EFT tapping, a daily walk/bikeride/water exercise and so on are important. A good book by Thomas Hartmann, Attention Deficit; A Different Perspective was useful. Now and then a Coke or 1/2 caffeine pill helps.

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Thank you this is helpful. I also use lists (but then I don't remember where they are) I put alerts in my phone, I write down appointments in a old-timer calender and in my phone but still I get confused. The brain fog is getting worse. I find sleep is important, and make sure to get 7 hours. I do most of what you do, Marye2. But still, it's getting worse now. I had amazing attention and could do many things at once but now I struggle to do one thing without losing my train of thought. Thank you for the idea of EFT tapping. and the book. I also find that having a cup of coffee focuses my mind for a few hours. I am a writer and I drink coffee right when I sit down so that I will be able to work. I am so happy to find this group!!