Suffering from COVID infection is an unpleasant experience in itself. But what can make this experience worse is the possible “brain fog” after one’s initial recovery.
Many patients report that after recovering from COVID, they start to experience certain symptoms that medical experts refer to as “Long COVID” or Post-COVID Syndrome—and these symptoms may include cognitive problems that we commonly known as brain fog. So, let’s dig a bit deeper into this topic!
All over social media and the news, COVID-19 brain fog is the talk of the town. But what causes the neurological effects? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, can affect brain health either directly or indirectly
Within the past year, the lifestyle changes associated with the Covid-19 pandemic have caused an increase in psychological stress for many individuals. Although public health initiatives including working remotely, engaging in virtual learning, and social distancing are beneficial for reducing the spread of the virus, these measures can result in individuals feeling isolated or overwhelmed by increased demands within the home.
I don’t know how else to put it, but lately it seems like my brain is broken. I’m not functioning with the mental quickness I’m used to. I find myself struggling to locate words I want to use, like “vigilant” (it took me a full day to remember it). Sometimes when I’m especially tired in the evenings, I will trail off midsentence, and when my husband asks a follow-up question I will have completely lost my train of thought — it drives him bonkers.
It is important to understand you are not alone in your feelings and it is normal to feel anxious. While no one has a magic remedy to the challenges that lay ahead, psychologists are sharing their advice on how to navigate our new normal and strategies to cope with the emerging fears and anxieties that might come with it:
So you’ve read the research on meditation and you’re ready to reduce your anxiety and stress, sharpen your focus and attention, and increase your compassion and self awareness. The experts say all you have to do is find some time in your day to sit and tune in to your breath. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, maybe not. Meditation itself is not always the challenge. Rather, incorporating this new practice into your routine and sticking with it long enough to achieve effective meditation is where things can get tricky. That’s why we’re here to help! Here are eight tips for developing a consistent meditation practice:
Are you finding it difficult to remain motivated and accomplish tasks that have been on your to-do list for months? Are other people’s posts about their accomplishments on social media making you feel sad and defeated? Our minds are always working, it does not stop in times of uncertainty. During these difficult times, our brains are more likely to process “what-if” scenarios. These types of scenarios make it difficult to relax or remain calm. Our brain is processing two key thoughts:
Children can benefit a great deal from yoga practices. Children are growing up with influences that may be stressful to them. Pressures from school, family conflicts, competitive sports and social issues can all lead to increased stress. Yoga can help balance these stressors. When a child learns yoga, it encourages self-esteem and body awareness in a noncompetitive way. It helps the child to foster cooperation and compassion for themselves and others. Physically, yoga helps by enhancing their strength and flexibility, as well as coordination. Emotionally, their concentration and sense of calm, and relaxation improves.
This video is video is geared towards children but anyone can benefit from it!
Stress and anxiety often come from uncertainty. Many people are concerned about being laid off from their job. Many people do not know if they will have a job when this pandemic is over. Many are worried they have been exposed, some fear the symptoms, and others are concerned their loved ones were exposed and what that will mean. Parents and teachers are trying to figure out online schooling which can also be incredibly stressful. So, what are the different ways to manage anxiety during this time?
Physical activity is beneficial for our overall health including our mental health. A link between physical activity and depression risk in adults has been identified…
