Posted by 49er on September 2, 2009, at 4:04:14
In reply to What lets ppl think more clearly? + Extraversion, posted by AdamCanada2 on September 2, 2009, at 2:52:08
> Ever since I been severely depressed caused by Accutane poisoning and ECT that went wrong and damaged my memory and very likely my cognition it has been difficult for me to feel clear headed.
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> I don't feel anywhere as intelligent or extraverted as I used to be 8 years ago when I was 18, when it all started. My life would never be the same beyond that point. I find it difficult often to even form thoughts together and have things to say. A flowing stream of consciousness would be nice.
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> I would like to know people's opinions, experiences, views or even what they simply heard regarding what medications can really help for alertness, a more active mind, memory, ability to simply think which also helps with ability to be social. parnate helped for a little, same with Selegiline/Emsam, and perhaps paxil. meds like celexa, effexor have worsened my dep. Ritalin and Dexedrine I should mention used to help a lot for the above mentioned factors. They don't last though.
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> Please help me out here as I am on the verge of losing the last true friend I have due to the fact that I feel so dull, unintellectual, and introverted.
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> I'll try and get a big list together of all the meds I have tried. I need to find it in my journal.Adam,
I am so sorry for the difficulties you have experienced. I can't imagine what that must be like.
Have you tried fish oil capsules? Also, I found that taking a multivitamin that is high in Folic Acid and B12 greatly helps my cognitive abilities. Unfortunately, doing that causes insomnia for me which is a whole other post. But hopefully, that wouldn't be an issue for you.
I am tapering off of meds due to horrific side effects so I can't help you in that area.
I hope you find some relief soon.
49er
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