Posted by ksvt on August 4, 2000, at 22:18:06
In reply to Re: Depression and IQ loss, posted by LouieG on August 4, 2000, at 9:02:59
> Hi, first of all, are you taking any antidepressants? My name is Louie, I'm a medical student on my second year and I was diagnosed with depression about 2 yearst ago. I really didn't feel that my depression itself caused any IQ drop, however, after my doctor started prescribing antidepressants (I've tried about 10 or so) I found out that now that I've been taking all kinds of antidepressants I have to study twice as hard for my medical exams and I don't seem to retain as much information as I used to. I told this to my Dr and he jokingly said "well, what good is an IQ of 200 if you can't function because of your depression? Wouldn't you rather feel great with a lower IQ?" So I guess you must make a decision about what you feel is best for you. Personally I don't mind studying twice as hard for my exams just as long as I feel happy and satisfied with my life. Louie
Louie - I don't think it's necessarily the ADs because, for me anyway, and foggy state isn't always there. I also have been able to avoid the inclination to hibernate. There are times, however, when I feel that I do not make connections as easily or as quickly and that I forget things so much more readily. Alot of it is my level of distraction. ksvt
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