Posted by linkadge on November 13, 2018, at 17:48:46
In reply to Re: I feel like I am brain damaged. Please read. » SLS, posted by beckett2 on November 13, 2018, at 14:47:36
Hey SLS,
Med changes can cause a whole host of fluctuations in brain chemistry. When you change one system, you can throw everything else off.
The MAOIS are very powerful and can have profound effects on many aspects of brain function. Coming off them, you may have a rebound in other systems which could cause cognitive difficulties.
I have, in the past, felt, as you do, that I have experienced some form of irreversible brain damage as a result of illness, stress and / or med changes. However, in most cases, with time and recovery, my cognition generally returns to a baseline. I would venture to say, that unless you have suffered a stroke, your cognition should improve as your mood improves.
Make sure to include things like socialization and some degree of exercise (even walking with music) as these can help facilitate cognative recovery.
Hopefully you can get your meds sorted out.
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