One of the effects of chronic insomnia is chronic brain fog. I'm really not sure which is worse for brain fog, not sleeping or experiencing sleep medication the following day. I'm basically always in a haze. I'm either sleep deprived or feeling the after effects of the medication. The odd thing is, I can't tell much of a difference, in regards to the fog. Memory was never my strong point but the noticeable decline is disturbing. I had four days off from work last week and therefor a four day break from my medication, whereupon I thought I would have better awareness and productivity this week but it somewhat "backfired" making the medication too potent and leaving me feeling drugged. The medication is no longer in my system the following day but the effects on the brain and nervous system continues to be effected over time. The most obvious and prevalent cognitive effect of chronic insomnia is the decreased ability to process thoughts effectively. This can lead to diminished performance, an inability to maintain relationships and general mental decline, to include memory loss and an overall diminishing grey matter. Because my grandmother died of Alzheimers, I find this even more disturbing. Besides brain fog and memory loss the insomniacs brain processes are also prone to a variance of psychological and chemical disturbances to include emotional disturbances such as depression and anxiety. This is brain fog has become a way of life, only reinforcing me to become healthy whereupon I will no longer require medication to sleep. Days like this, are a constant reminder of this goal. Thus, since my blog isn't about inviting people to a pity party but to impart understanding and hope. I will now include ways to improve memory and cognitive function: 1. Aerobic exercise 2. Eat a diet high in essential fatty acids 3. Read 4. Play memory games 5. Play challenging brain puzzles 6. Learn something 7. Drink green tea 8. Reduce stress 9. Address depression 10. Meditation 11. High anti-oxidant foods 12. Vitamins 13. Herbs 14. Yoga/Tai Chi/ Qi Gong 15. Take up a hobby 16. Do something creative 17. STAY POSITIVE! :) Sourceshttp://www.livescience.com/39337-insomnia-brain-working-memory-differences.html
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