Brain damage from bipolar: significant in life?

Posted by AMD on July 2, 2004, at 16:11:43

I have read studies showing possible brain damage (decrease in NAA in hippocampus) from prolonged bipolar episodes.
Is this damage significant to the point that it would make one a "vegetable" or mentally handicapped? (Assuming depression and/or mania is dealt with.)
If so, it it reversible?
I am currently taking Lamictal, 100 mg, and Celexa 60 mg, with Bipolar II/OCD diagnosis. Wondering how much of my brain is "fried" already and whether I will ever get back my full cognition.
Is Lamictal nootropic or at least neuroprotective, or should I augment it (even if it deals with my depression) with something with known nootropic properies (e.g., Keppra).
Thoughts?
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