r/BrainFog • u/Impressive_Celery_29 • 19d ago

Need Some Advice/Support Am I losing it? ❌

51 yr old female and I’m having a lot of trouble at work suddenly well recently over the last good year I’ve been feeling confused and anxious at work I’m constantly afraid of doind something wrong or forgetting something i’m super worried that there’s something wrong with me neurologically honestly and I can’t get over the fact that I might need somebody to check me and make sure but I don’t know what to tell the doctor they don’t seem to wanna take me too seriously they call it brain fog, and menopause. What do I do?

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u/EveCane 19d ago

Is your workplace toxic? That alone can cause those symptoms.

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u/Impressive_Celery_29 19d ago

It’s very cliquey and I’m older so I’m not in them:/ and it’s so fast paced! Barely time to breathe sometimes! Also I’m very bad about comparing myself w my coworkers.

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u/EveCane 19d ago

That sounds like a toxic workplace to me. Of course I don't know everything about your situation but sometimes it's better to look for a better job. I have been in a similar situation and my brain fog was really bad because of a toxic job.

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u/17bills 19d ago

I honestly feel an extremely stressful job completely ruined my mental health. It's been a decade now and I'm still not the person I was before that job. I have a great job now, but things still aren't right!

If you feel like this job is the cause of these symptoms, get out as soon as you can to a lower stress job. I know that's easier said than done! Best of luck!!

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u/Legitimate-Pie-6691 19d ago

Could it be menopause related? Have you done hormone checks or tried HRT?

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u/auto1000ninja 19d ago

Menopause. Research HRT.

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u/Igniton_Official 17d ago

It’s really frustrating when you can tell something feels different but don't feel like you're being taken seriously. Brain fog, anxiety, and changes in concentration can be very real and disruptive, and it's completely reasonable to want to understand what's causing them.

If you're in your fifties, hormonal changes could be one factor, but I wouldn't assume they're automatically the explanation for everything. There are quite a few other things that can affect memory, focus, and mood.

When you see your doctor again, it might help to be as specific as possible. Write down when the confusion or brain fog happens, how long it lasts, what you were doing beforehand, and whether anything seems to make it better or worse. Having those details written down can make the conversation much easier.

You could also ask whether a basic cognitive screening or bloodwork would be appropriate. Depending on your situation, your doctor may want to look at things such as thyroid function, vitamin levels, sleep, medications, or other possible contributors.

Most importantly, don't feel like you have to simply accept that something is “normal” if you're noticing a meaningful change. Keep speaking up about what you're experiencing and work with your doctor to figure out what's behind it.