I thought I had brain fog, but it is more that my brain shuts off completely and I fall asleep in the afternoon. There is no fatigue. It’s unrelated to my sleep at night (usually 8-9 hours). I have ADHD as well as cerebellar Ataxia and it usually happens when I cannot engage in anything exciting, like research. It feels like my brain is slipping away and it’s impossible to stay awake. I am trying all sort of things to prevent it from happening. Does this sound familiar to anybody? Any tips?
Just handling something like Ataxia is a strain that causes our body to get tired. Try doing something that causes your brain to work [exercises] like reading or doing a crossword. There are sites on the internet that make the brain work. Maybe this will help. Let us know how you make out. Good luck.
So many things may cause this. Coming down with something? Fatigue for other reasons—ataxia or? Sleep Apnea—had this checked? Common in Ataxia. Aging? I usually just take a nap and not fight it. Mostly doesn’t happen every day but when it does I give in and don’t worry (which also creates stress).
Thank you, Chas521 and Marysees! I have no choice but to give in to it as well. I am engaged in brain-stimulating puzzles and research all day. I was just thinking that because it doesn’t happen every day and it doesn’t make sense when it does and doesn’t, there should be a way to influence it and make it not happen… like a food supplement or so…
Stimulate the problem - not that I’m aware of! Trial and error I guess.
AI recommends a coffee and movement (I have a treadmill) around 1PM. If that does not help, take the following supplements: L-tyrosine and CoQ-10 with NADH around 1PM. Does anyone take them?
Overwhelming fatigue, hits me erratically…there doesn’t appear to be any particular reason for it.
But..sometimes I just feel sleepy during the day.
I’ve previously tried CoQ10 ..before being on prescribed medication. At the time (I was taking the minimum dose)..it gave me an unreal sense of energy…I overexerted and ended up feeling very fatigued.
I’ve also tried Ubiquinol..this is a 'refined better absorbed type of coQ10.
If someone is already taking prescribed medication..it’s best to check out potential interactions.
Hi Beryl,
Thank you so much for your response.
I am currently trying out different supplements, as moving (walking on the treadmill) and a coffee at lunchtime did not do the trick.
I’ve started taking Mucuna for dopamine, Lion’s Mane, HTP-5, L-tyrosine, NADH-CoQ10, and ALCAR (Acetyl-L-Carnitine), all around lunchtime. This was clearly over the top. I did stay awake, but couldn’t fall asleep at night. I woke up, really groggy, and it took me hours to get a clear head again. The next day I took nothing and I was fine.
I will now try the additives out one by one.
On which medication are you now?
Take Care, Manja
Currently..I take a low dose of Lamotrigine at night…it helps with DéJà Vu episodes (linked to Epilepsy)..but I’ve also been told this could be Silent Migraine.
And..I’ve been on Steroid drops for almost 3mths due to eye problems..said to be Chronic Conjunctivitis.
But..recently, after a specific blood test relating to my eye problems…I was found to have raised antibodies, linked to Sjogrens. I have an appointment with a Rheumatologist in a couple of weeks..medication may be offered for that.
I think you’re wise to try supplements ‘one at a time’
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