Brain Fog Test

20 Questions

3 Minutes

Are you experiencing brain fog?

Not uncommonly, in the aftermath of a viral infection or in the course of receiving chemotherapy, people feel a mental slowing and experience confusion that is hard to describe but is summed up in the term “brain fog.” The condition can last for weeks or months, sometimes years, but usually resolves.

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Who Is This Brain Fog Test For?

This test is for anyone who is concerned about mental slowing and confusion, especially in the aftermath of a viral infection. It is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.

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Get Help for Brain Fog Issues

If you have difficulty summoning mental energy or experience confusion about things that were once clear, seeking the help of a therapist can be beneficial. Find a professional near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

Loftus, Mary. Lost in a Brain Fog. Emory Magazine, Summer 2023.

Wong, A. C. et al. (2023). Serotonin reduction in post-acute sequelae of viral infection. Cell, 186(22), 4851–4867.e20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2023.09.013.

Abigail Vanderheiden, Jeremy D. Hill, Xiaopinng Hang et al. (2024) Vaccination reduces central nervous system IL-1β and memory deficits after COVID-19 in mice. Nature Immunology 25, 1158–1171.