Extreme brain fog & drowsiness (reps)

[Vrykul]

- OP was free from panic attacks for 5 years (no meds)
- working extremely stressful job
- had panic attack on red bull
- started getting panic attacks daily, my bpm was 150 for 10 minutes once
- did about 10 blood tests
- everything is fine except an infection
- took a break from work
- panic attacks are gone
- took 2 rounds of antibiotic
- infection supposedly still not cleared
- OP gets EXTREMELY sleepy at random times, and his energy levels are lower than usual during the day
- extreme brain fog, can't concentrate
- muscle pain sometimes
- almost fell asleep while walking home, head felt heavy, neck very weak
- sore throat comes and goes
- feel like nothing is real at times
- really strong headaches (not happening as much lately)
- sometimes wake up in the middle of the night feeling very confused

I've been to 5 fuking doctors none of them know chit. Reps to anyone who can tell me what the fuks wrong with me

[Vampirelol]

Sounds like your body isn't getting the fuel it needs. Be that via nutrition or an inability to utilize consumed nutrients. I'd try a naturopath if your standard doctor can't solve this. I've also got something you could try if you'd like, PM me.

Or just LDAR

[GnarlySheen]

Vitamins, proper diet, coconut water and electrolytes.


And nothing is real. You are correct.

[Vrykul]

Sounds like your body isn't getting the fuel it needs. Be that via nutrition or an inability to utilize consumed nutrients. I'd try a naturopath if your standard doctor can't solve this. I've also got something you could try if you'd like, PM me.

Or just LDAR

I get even more brain foggy after I eat (srs), had about 5 different tests for diabetes and all came back false

[Vrykul]

Vitamins, proper diet, coconut water and electrolytes.


And nothing is real. You are correct.

What's coconut water for, my gut?

[GnarlySheen]

What's coconut water for, my gut?

Great source of nutrients, antioxidants, supports heart health, blood pressure, etc.

[wincel]

how are your macros boyo? You getting enough carbs?

[ocelot111]

stop masturbating and watching porn you humongous retard. i did it and it changed my life.

[PisseninMisc]

Zero information in the post about your level of fitness, exercise / lift routine, nutrition, sleep... not sure if srs. How the fuk can we comment when you're missing all the key information for mental and physical wellness?

[Vrykul]

Zero information in the post about your level of fitness, exercise / lift routine, nutrition, sleep... not sure if srs. How the fuk can we comment when you're missing all the key information for mental and physical wellness?

I haven't been lifting for 2 months, I eat 3 times a day, usually I'll have eggs and ham in the morning with a glass of milk, second meal is usually chicken with various veggies (today I had cauliflower), and third I usually eat fruits, bananas, apples, with some peanut butter or oatmeal

I sleep about 8 hours a day, i cant say if its quality sleep since sometimes I get up at 4 am for no reason then I fall asleep again

Taking 200mg magnesium and 10mg zinc + 2000IU D3 since 2 days ago

Oh and my stats: 5'8" 165lbs, was at 170 but lost weight

[Holyfenix]

If the infection is still there it could be that. What type of infection is it?

If not that and since you already took a break from work here is what I suggest, as I've felt like this before. You either have a nutrient imbalance or a sleep issue.

Try going to bed earlier, and read a book or magazine before bed. I mean a real book, not your phone, not a kindle even.
Cut down on TV and movies (video games are okay as long as you aren't playing them late into the night.)
Change up your diet. More fruit. More veggies and more Meat. Try to get most of your carbs from veggies.
If you are still drinking caffeine take a break. A long one. You could be going through withdrawals if you are starting and stopping.
If there are times you aren't feeling lethargic, try to do some steady state cardio at those times.
Stop watching porn and try to cut back on masturbation. You need to cut porn cold turkey but you can still jerk it if you want.

I'd be interested if this helps and will subscribe to the thread if you update.

[Vrykul]

If the infection is still there it could be that. What type of infection is it?

If not that and since you already took a break from work here is what I suggest, as I've felt like this before. You either have a nutrient imbalance or a sleep issue.

Try going to bed earlier, and read a book or magazine before bed. I mean a real book, not your phone, not a kindle even.
Cut down on TV and movies (video games are okay as long as you aren't playing them late into the night.)
Change up your diet. More fruit. More veggies and more Meat. Try to get most of your carbs from veggies.
If you are still drinking caffeine take a break. A long one. You could be going through withdrawals if you are starting and stopping.
If there are times you aren't feeling lethargic, try to do some steady state cardio at those times.
Stop watching porn and try to cut back on masturbation. You need to cut porn cold turkey but you can still jerk it if you want.

I'd be interested if this helps and will subscribe to the thread if you update.

Thanks brah, I am going to restart my gym membership in the next few days, and will try to implement your advice.

I am on nofap/noporn day 3 right now

I was never told what the infection was.

[Kreuzritter]

get some decent iodine tard.. jesus, its essential and a lot of people are deficient in it for one reason or another. i didnt ever like seafood so i never got it from fish. it helps with hormone levels which can help with energy. plus iodine can help with infection.

[PisseninMisc]

I haven't been lifting for 2 months, I eat 3 times a day, usually I'll have eggs and ham in the morning with a glass of milk, second meal is usually chicken with various veggies (today I had cauliflower), and third I usually eat fruits, bananas, apples, with some peanut butter or oatmeal

I sleep about 8 hours a day, i cant say if its quality sleep since sometimes I get up at 4 am for no reason then I fall asleep again

Taking 200mg magnesium and 10mg zinc + 2000IU D3 since 2 days ago

Calories? Macros?

Are you still getting some sort of exercise? Lack of physical activity + sedentary job = brain fog and fatigue. Could be that simple.

[Vrykul]

Calories? Macros?

Are you still getting some sort of exercise? Lack of physical activity + sedentary job = brain fog and fatigue. Could be that simple.

Yes but with a sore throat and fatigue so extreme that I'm scared I might fall asleep on the side of the road?

I'm not counting my calories, but it's enough to maintain my weight of 165lbs at 5'8". I am also completely cutting out sugar until I figure out what's wrong with me

[Vrykul]

get some decent iodine tard.. jesus, its essential and a lot of people are deficient in it for one reason or another. i didnt ever like seafood so i never got it from fish. it helps with hormone levels which can help with energy. plus iodine can help with infection.

I had the idea of starting to eat more seafood, I will start doing this and see if it helps.

[PisseninMisc]

Yes but with a sore throat and fatigue so extreme that I'm scared I might fall asleep on the side of the road?

I'm not counting my calories, but it's enough to maintain my weight of 165lbs at 5'8". I am also completely cutting out sugar until I figure out what's wrong with me

Add a multi-vit just to be sure I guess but sounds like you're getting a complete diet. I'm not talking about running sprints down the street, just do some basic jogging or even walk for an hour. I had a knee injury that caused me to take time off all exercise (based on drs recommendation) and I started feeling extremely fatigues/foggy. As soon as I added some low intensity cardio back it started going away. Don't just become stagnant it will fuk you up, make sure you get some basic level of activity in. you won't pass out on the road if you go for a walk.

[Aircommander91]

lowt/10

[Vrykul]

lowt/10

Quite possible, should get a test for that

Add a multi-vit just to be sure I guess but sounds like you're getting a complete diet. I'm not talking about running sprints down the street, just do some basic jogging or even walk for an hour. I had a knee injury that caused me to take time off all exercise (based on drs recommendation) and I started feeling extremely fatigues/foggy. As soon as I added some low intensity cardio back it started going away. Don't just become stagnant it will fuk you up, make sure you get some basic level of activity in. you won't pass out on the road if you go for a walk.

I've been waiting to get my energy back so I can start training again, but at this rate it looks like it'll never happen. So I'll have to make do with what energy I have and do some cardio at least I guess.

[MuckSnapper]

"I've been to 5 fuking doctors none of them know chit. Reps to anyone who can tell me what the fuks wrong with me"



Surely the misc will know though

[Girlgoneweird]

You ever stop to think maybe you are a hypochondriac?

I was between ages 15-19 and luckily someone told me straight up that I was instead of feeding into my delusions. I was really pissed that they didn't believe me, but years later I found out everything that was going on was because of stress

I would have panic attacks and almost pass out at times. Twice it happened at the doctor's office and they immediately tested my blood sugar (60) so your body can do weird things due to stress.
I also had sleep paralysis

[Vrykul]

You ever stop to think maybe you are a hypochondriac?

I was between ages 15-19 and luckily someone told me straight up that I was instead of feeding into my delusions. I was really pissed that they didn't believe me, but years later I found out everything that was going on was because of stress

I would have panic attacks and almost pass out at times. Twice it happened at the doctor's office and they immediately tested my blood sugar (60) so your body can do weird things due to stress.
I also had sleep paralysis

I am a hypochondriac, I had this chit since I was a kid

These symptoms are coming from absolutely no where, it's like nothing I experienced before. I don't have panic attacks anymore, I just get a sore throat and feel like I'm about to fall asleep out of the blue.

I seriously doubt that I am imagining these symptoms.

It's also showing up in my blood tests, my white blood cells have been elevated above the normal range for 2 months now, and my tonsills are inflamed 24/7

[zknarc]

Get your cortisol level tested (4 point saliva test). This can seriously fuk with your wakefulness and energy.

[Vrykul]

Get your cortisol level tested (4 point saliva test). This can seriously fuk with your wakefulness and energy.

That could be a cause, I had one specific week where my resting heart rate didn't go below 110BPM, and reached peaks of 160 at times due to severe stress. Cortisol is related to adrenaline right?

[Amino89]

I get even more brain foggy after I eat (srs), had about 5 different tests for diabetes and all came back false

Diabetes actually causes you to be more mentally efficient.

[Bassackwards]

might be sleep apnea? although you get 8 hours of sleep, the sleep quality might be terrible and your not getting adequate oxygen, hence feeling tired all the time. prolonged inadequate sleep actually has long term negative effects to your body

[r0bo]

Brain tumor. Rip in peace op

[Vrykul]

might be sleep apnea? although you get 8 hours of sleep, the sleep quality might be terrible and your not getting adequate oxygen, hence feeling tired all the time. prolonged inadequate sleep actually has long term negative effects to your body

That actually makes a lot of sense.

How do I know if I have it? I've never been a snorer, and if I have sleep apnea then I've only had it for the past 2 months. Can it just appear like that outta nowhere?

[jason_bh]

I would suggest looking into sleep apnea.

I have a mild case of sleep apnea and use an auto-cpap machine.

My symptoms before:
High blood pressure
Falling asleep while driving
Falling asleep while at my desk
Tired all the time
Brain fog

With the CPAP machine, I feel much better rested throughout the day and it's not a struggle to stay awake.

[Girlgoneweird]

I am a hypochondriac, I had this chit since I was a kid

These symptoms are coming from absolutely no where, it's like nothing I experienced before. I don't have panic attacks anymore, I just get a sore throat and feel like I'm about to fall asleep out of the blue.

I seriously doubt that I am imagining these symptoms.

It's also showing up in my blood tests, my white blood cells have been elevated above the normal range for 2 months now, and my tonsills are inflamed 24/7

I'm not saying you're imagining anything. I mean it could be psycho****tic.
Not sure about the blood test thing, but how far over the normal range are they?

I know how frustrating it is when your body is showing physical symptoms due to stress and you think it's because you have a disorder. I used to get my medical records printed off after a blood test and Google the result ranges thinking doctors had missed something (lol) finally I accepted that it was stress and nothing was wrong.

Now I have only been sick a few times since I was 19