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Brain Fog

Question asked by NeedToBe on Jan 8, 2018
Latest reply on Jan 9, 2018 by TomW5.15.17

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Mind (brain) Fog.

Apologize in advance for double posting but could not figure out how to "move" my question.

OK, so I am just wrapping up my 12th DOF.

Physical withdrawal gone, feeling good. Cravings, with the exception of several have been very manageable.

And I know.... "Don't let your gaurd down .... once you do, it will bite you in the @ss."

I still have this almost constant head fog. I've been taking Wellbutrin. Wondering if there's a connection?

Maybe too high a dose?

As an aside, I smoked for abt 35 years. Maybe it's related to years you smoked?

As Roger Waters penned "... gotta try and shake off this creeping malaise"

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JACKIE1-25-15 Jan 9, 2018 12:38 AM
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There is a kinda fog that you maybe experiencing on and off in your quit. I used Wellbutrin it keep me rather alert if I remember correctly. How long have you been quit? Do you take any other meds?. What dosage are you taking? Are you staying hydrated? Are you exercising? Are you getting enough rest? There are so many variables.
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- NeedToBe @ JACKIE1-25-15 on Jan 9, 2018 11:00 AM
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  Thanks JACKIE1-25-15.
  I am going on my 12 day! While I take other meds none are for the mind. I am not using NRT (cold turkey). Dosage is 300 MG (started at 150 for the first week). Hydrated - that may be an issue as I typically drink coffee in the morning and then switch to water in the PM, but in answer, probably not. Exercises - 1.5 hours in the gym 3 days a week (probably more like 2.5 on average). Sleep - I go for about 8 hours a night, usually don;t get more than 7 and many nights I do wake up and generally am restless for first 1-2 hours.
  Thanks again for the feedback, looking forward to making my way through this haze!
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MichelleDiane Jan 9, 2018 7:33 AM
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Hi NeedToBe. Experienced somewhat of the same thing over the weekend. I'm on day 9. It was strange I felt like I was in a kind of sleep. Things didn't seem real even though I know I was fully awake. Happily today has started off well and I don't feel that disconnect. Keep it up. Your going to be making it 2 weeks and that's wonderful!
-Michelle
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- NeedToBe @ MichelleDiane on Jan 9, 2018 11:02 AM
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  MichelleDiane, yes, that;s what it feels like! Things are "fuzzy", hard to concentrate, thoughts slip.
  Thanks for the encouragement and looks like you'll be double digits soon!
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TomW5.15.17 Jan 9, 2018 7:53 AM
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It is very common. I experienced it for weeks at the beginning of my quit. Check out this discussion: https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/message/102210-re-brain-fog-after-quiting?commentID=102210#comment-102210
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- NeedToBe @ TomW5.15.17 on Jan 9, 2018 11:14 AM
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  Thanks TomW5.15.17,
  Did take a read through that thread and will try some of the suggestions. A little disconcerting that some folks experienced this for what seems a longer time period. Well, I guess it is "my" quit after all.
  Thanks again.
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  - TomW5.15.17 @ NeedToBe on Jan 9, 2018 1:34 PM
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    I hear you. It is somewhat nice to know your are not the only one experiencing something. But we'd still rather hear, "Oh yeah, that symptom will go away tomorrow"
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Thomas3.20.2010 Jan 9, 2018 8:22 AM
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Your Brain forgot what oxygen feels like. It will learn. Give it time! Wellbutrin actually helps clarity. Try deep breathing and yoga if that's your thing.
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- NeedToBe @ Thomas3.20.2010 on Jan 9, 2018 11:16 AM
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  Thanks Thomas3.20.2010,
  Also read a tip you had in another thread (arggg... forgot to search prior to posting) about eating less more often.
  Bought some protein bars, other snacks to bring to work and will try eating these throughout the morning/afternoon.
  Thanks,
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jan 9, 2018 9:58 AM
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You might find this helpful, too: Early Withdrawal Symptoms. I experienced a spell of brain fog.....your body is adjusting to life without nicotine. It will pass - just give it some time!
Nancy
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Youngatheart.7.4.12 Jan 9, 2018 10:00 AM
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P.S. You can't move your blog - but you can delete the duplicate. In the bottom left you will see "Actions." Under that is "delete."
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- NeedToBe @ Youngatheart.7.4.12 on Jan 9, 2018 11:16 AM
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  Thanks!
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  - elvan @ NeedToBe on Jan 9, 2018 12:38 PM
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    I had a doc tell me once that smokers have forgotten how to breathe and when they quit smoking, they need to learn how to breathe. He said to take a deep breath, hold it in and then let it out very slowly, the same as you would if you were smoking. I was surprised that it helped. Now, I don't even think about it.
    Ellen
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Madmax77 Jan 9, 2018 1:26 PM
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Just knowing I will be getting up with a clear chest no more coughing in the morning makes me want to get thru today’s triggers come on summer
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NeedToBe Jan 9, 2018 6:38 PM
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OK,Seems like the fog has lifted.
Is this temporary?
Anyone who's been thru the fog..... after getting past it, did it return at a later point?
Thanks folks!
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- Mandolinrain @ NeedToBe on Jan 9, 2018 7:16 PM
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  For me anyway, the brain fog was about the first month off and on...then it dissipated.
  Congrats on 12 days...thats great!
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  - Marilyn.H.July.14.14. @ Mandolinrain on Jan 9, 2018 7:20 PM
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    Congratulations on 12 precious days WON, the brain fog for me would come and go off and on for around a month if I'm remembering correctly but it'll go before too long, keep stacking your precious Days of Freedom.
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TomW5.15.17 Jan 9, 2018 7:33 PM
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Mine was similar to Missy and Marilyn. Nearly constant for almost 3 weeks. Then dissipated to mostly gone by the end of my 4th week. I could force myself to concentrate when I had to, but it was hard and made me very tired. I didn't do much of anything after work that first month because I was so tired.
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