Posted by g_g_g_unit on September 2, 2009, at 8:27:45
In reply to What lets ppl think more clearly? + Extraversion, posted by AdamCanada2 on September 2, 2009, at 2:52:08
this is something that's plaguing me as well. i try to remind myself that cognitive dysfunction is a symptom of depression, but i also wonder if there is some kind of positive correlation between intensity of mood + cognitive issues. for me, the latter far outweigh the former; most of the time, i am simply dysthymic and could almost function adequately (i.e. get up, get dressed, work part-time) if my definition of functioning did not encompass 'higher' ambitions like an attention span, memory, the ability to return to university, etc. i guess my Parnate trial will determine whether i am indeed just depressed. on some level, i've begun to just accept my situation, which is bad in a way, because the next logical step for me is suicide.
i've felt like this ever since i cold-turkeyed off Remeron. i know it's not exactly scientifically sound, but i wonder if i caused some kind of brain damage by doing that.
my new pdoc has offered to let me go for a CT scan, but i wonder if it would pick up anything anyway.
sorry to make this all about me. compounds you could look into include Hydergine, lithium, the 'racetams (Piracetam, Aniracetam, etc.), ALCAR, royal jelly, lion's mane (boosts NGF), Bacopa, Ashwaganda, Stablon, Choline.
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