Posted by snapper on April 1, 2004, at 0:39:01
In reply to ssri's effect on cognitive functioning???, posted by Mike Lynch on March 31, 2004, at 23:35:16
Mike, samething here ! I have been using AD's off and on for around 13 to 14 yrs. . I totally understand the problem with words and verbal fluency-or lack of - its called word finding difficulties. It really irritates me too that I know that I used to be an extremely bright and what I thought ,intelligent individual... I think some of it is reccuring depression and some of it is ssri poop out > Very Frustrating. It almost feels like semi-retardation.... one thing I am pretty certain of is this: I do not think continued use of AD's will correct this memory,and delayed thought process, problem- I have therorized a lot lately as to weather these meds do damage to our receptors or not and I think they might- just my opinion... Like I have said before which caused which. the dep and thinking problem or the thinking problems and then depression- wish I had more answers for you
Here is one thing to consider--- I know for a fact that high anxiety SEVERELY effects my cognition abilities and am working on various ways to reduce my overall mental and psychic tension... maybe other people here on PB have so good ideas or thoughts on how to get this corrected. I tell my pdoc I have terrible memory problems and he laughs at me- esp short term memory. I feel like I have freakin alzhiemers- there are just too many people out there in thier 20's 30's and 40's to be having such serious cognitive difficulties. If my cognition were better, I could at least hold down a job!
Anyhow if you find out any answers let us all know !
thanks
snapper
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