Brain Fog

When the amygdala is overworking and the fight or flight reflex is constantly on, the belly muscles tighten, this forces your breath up into your chest.  Unhealthy breathing equals tight belly and compensatory inflation of the chest.  The blood that is oxygenated is directed to the big muscles in the legs and arms to enable us to fight or run away from the danger or perceived danger.   Simultaneously the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen because in this overaroused state we do not need to think or reflect. 

If we are in a contant state of the amygdala overworking this leaves us in a constant state of brain fog.  This is a challenging place to be as it literally means you can't think, reflect or analyse.  And this leads to inaction and possibly going down into despondent feelings.

The solution - is to re-oxygenate the brain as quickly as possible and as much as possible.  An option is to invert the body - so 'elevated legs up the wall' is a restorative yoga pose to use.  This posture can be done for a few minutes at first and built up over time and done as often as needed each day and evening.  Another option is to improve your breathing from the restrictive 'fight or flight' as often as needed.  Breathing techniques range from simply lying with your hand on your belly and relaxing so you can extend your exhalation to alternate nostril breathing.  Breathing through your left nostril only is a quick way to relax and begin to re-oxygenate the brain.  If ou are already practising yoga postures then doing a simple yoga routine is the quickest way to clear brain fog as you are clearing the 'fight or flight' problems throughout the body and restoring a balanced state to your body and mind.

The importance is to understand that brain fog is something you can clear with simple techniques - and to be clear about this so when the brain fog sets in and you can't think - you already know what you need to do to feel better. 

If your body is very symptomatic and low in oxygen then it may take time to relax and re-oxygenate.  Therefore the legs up the wall and breathing are best done every day and as often as possible.   And start doing yoga postures as soon as possible - starting off with gentle stretches and building up gradually.  

Once the brain fog is lessening it will be easier to do the Amygdala Retraining.