TLC Sessions - Living with Long Covid Episode 27: Dr Sabina Brennan - Brain Fog
Feb 3, 2022
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sabina Brennan, a health psychologist and neuroscientist specializing in brain health, dives deep into the complexities of brain fog, especially in relation to Long Covid. She explains that brain fog isn't just a vague feeling of confusion but a significant impediment to daily life. The discussion emphasizes the neurological damage behind the symptoms and offers practical strategies for coping, including the importance of sleep, nutrition, and understanding personal health. Dr. Brennan's insights aim to illuminate the path to clarity amidst the fog.
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Empty Brain
- Emily-Kate Stevens experienced brain fog, feeling like her brain was empty and lacking creativity.
- This was different from her previous experience, where she struggled with fluency.
Brain Fog: A Symptom, Not a Disease
- Brain fog is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms, not a disease itself.
- It signals underlying issues, affecting concentration, attention, learning, memory, language, and spatial navigation.
Multiple Factors Contribute to Brain Fog
- Brain fog's causes are diverse, including health conditions, medications, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.
- Lifestyle factors such as stress, poor sleep, and lack of exercise worsen it.
