Ever had one of those days where your head is pounding and your brain feels like it’s wading through molasses? Yep, I’ve been there too. It’s like your thoughts are trying to run a marathon underwater—slow, frustrating, and oddly exhausting. And when that fuzzy-headed feeling hits around a throbbing migraine? Game over. But here’s the…
If you’ve ever found yourself frozen in a grocery store aisle, overthinking whether to grab almond or soy milk—and walked out with neither—you’re not alone. Anxiety messes with our heads in ways we don’t always recognize until we’re knee-deep in hesitation. I’ve personally made some questionable calls while anxious (like ghosting a promising job interview…
Ever caught yourself sabotaging a perfectly good opportunity just because your mind whispered, “You’re not good enough”? Yep, I’ve been there too. Sometimes it’s subtle—like procrastinating that job application until it’s too late. Other times it’s more blatant, like ghosting a potential partner because the fear of being seen feels paralyzing. That’s what anxiety does….
Ever tried focusing on a task, only to have your brain hijacked by an endless loop of worries, irrational fears, or just a constant hum of unease? Yeah, same here. I remember sitting through meetings, nodding like I understood what was going on, while internally battling thoughts that had absolutely nothing to do with the…
Scrolling through perfectly curated feeds, watching people nail public speeches, or reading viral tweets with thousands of likes—social media can be inspiring… until it’s not. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve felt my chest tighten after doomscrolling late at night or comparing my messy real life to someone’s digital highlight reel. If…
Living with asthma can be challenging in ways that go beyond breathing. Some people with asthma describe feeling mentally “foggy” at times—forgetful, unfocused, or just not quite themselves. It raises an important question: can asthma cause brain fog? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While asthma is primarily a condition of the lungs, it can affect…
Does RA affect memory? That’s a question I hear more often than you’d think. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had patients look at me with a mix of frustration and fear when they say, “I feel like I’m forgetting everything lately… is it the RA?” It’s not just aches and swollen joints anymore—we’re talking…
Let’s talk about something I see all the time in my practice that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: high blood pressure and brain fog symptoms. If you’re feeling spaced out, forgetful, or like your thoughts are moving through molasses, and you’ve been told you have hypertension—or maybe you suspect you might—this might be more connected…
Ever sat with a patient who’s been managing their rheumatoid arthritis for years, only to hear them say, “I feel like my brain’s in a fog lately”? As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve heard this more times than I can count. And yes—there’s something real going on. Rheumatoid arthritis and cognitive function changes aren’t just…