Posted by onceupon on August 1, 2008, at 14:20:13
In reply to Re: that fuzzy-headed feeling (long, perhaps triggery), posted by Hermitian on July 31, 2008, at 19:29:21
> You know if you have a cognitive impairment which is recent, it could be a physical problem. Might be a good idea to get a complete physical to rule out any other potential causes.
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>>I don't know of any recent cognitive impairment, but I can see how the ongoing sleep disruption I've been experiencing might really contribute.> Having a baby is pretty disruptive too. If you were exercising before and perhaps during your pregnancy but then stopped due to time/schedule constraints, the loss of the endorphin rush could put you into a funk too.
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> So I guess what I'm suggesting here is to examine what concomitant life-style changes have occurred since the baby was born and step back and assess if any of them may have an effect on your mood. Then if you spot something you can make some schedule adjustments to to recover.
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>>This is a good point too. My schedule has been out of whack for the summer (I work an academic job, so I'm off for the summer). I think the lack of regular routine has been difficult, as has adjusting to being the full-time caregiver for my son.> Good Luck
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>>Thanks!
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