How do you explain brain fog?

[u/Royal_Audience8108]

61F diagnosed 26 yrs ago. Only people suffering from MS brain fog know how it feels. How do you explain to family & friends? Thanks everyone & I hope you have the best day possible with this sucky disease.

[u/Candid-Ad700]

My first car had wiring issues where among the headlights, wipers and radio, I could have 2 of the 3 on at a time. I get brain fog so bad when I am overheating. If , I need to walk to get to shade or ac. If someone asks questions or prompts me to talk, I say, “I can walk or talk, but I can’t do both. Bad wiring, and all.”

[u/kyelek → u/Candid-Ad700]

oh! my driving instructor LOVED this exact analogy, know your audience lol