Condition
Brain Fog
Brain fog is not a diagnosis on its own — it is a description of how you feel: mentally cloudy, slow, unfocused, struggling to think clearly. The cause is what matters, because the right treatment depends on what is driving it.
Common drivers
- ·Untreated depression or anxiety
- ·Sleep disorders or chronic sleep deprivation
- ·ADHD (particularly in adults who haven't been diagnosed)
- ·Hormonal shifts (thyroid, perimenopause, menopause)
- ·Post-viral syndromes (including post-COVID)
- ·Chronic stress and burnout
- ·Medication side effects
Why assessment matters
Treating brain fog without understanding its source is like treating a fever without knowing the infection. At IASO we assess the underlying drivers — psychiatric, neurological, hormonal, lifestyle — and build a plan that addresses the root.
How we treat this at IASO
Treatment begins with a thorough psychiatric assessment to understand the full picture — your history, your symptoms, and what you actually need. From there we build a plan around you: evidence-based, paced sensibly, and revisited as you progress.
Care may include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination — chosen and adjusted based on what works for you. Everything is discussed openly, and nothing is prescribed without a clear clinical reason.