Posted by Mike Lynch on April 1, 2004, at 16:03:26
In reply to Re: ssri's effect on cognitive functioning???, posted by zefdie on April 1, 2004, at 13:26:37
IF it is the meds that have been causing this , my worst fears will have come true. I have been struggling with this for sometime now , just ruminating about the possiblity that I may be like this forever. If it is the meds I hope to god it's not permanent , as this is making my life very hard and frustrating. I feel like I have had my identity sucked away from me , I barely ever talk to any of my friends anymore ( something that use to cheer me up when I was depressed ) now it seems I can't even hold a decent conversation beyond "small talk" I use to enjoy debating about sophisticated issues , now im lucky if I can even debate about what to have for lunch.
Do you think it's possible the damage caused by this drug could correct itself??
I guess I just really need advice as of now , what should my next course of action be?? Should I discontinue the lexapro?? The last thing I want is for my brain to be damaged more , which would only make the depression worse. I can't get better until I solve this problem!
If this drug is indeed impairing are cognitive abilites , how come nothing has been done about this?? A drug that is used for depression , possibly causes brain damage and as a result only worsens the depression!!
I mean the least they could do is put more research into this , millions of people have taken this , it has been on the market for decades and few of these dangers are documented..
I am just extrememly angered by this , I just can't take this anymore.. I just wanna be normal again , I wish I never took the damn drug..I have always concerned for my mental well being , it was the main reason I never did drugs , or alchol. Not it seems the people who did that everyday are completely uneffected while , I am currently sitting here a brain dead moron.
poster:Mike Lynch
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