Posted by ridesredhorses on September 23, 2003, at 8:34:38
In reply to Notable decrease in intelligence in the past year, posted by TF on September 21, 2003, at 17:34:53
Hi TF,
I attempted to answer you yesterday, but must have done something wrong...which speaks to your issue since yesterday was a pretty rough day for me, and I made alot of mistakes with very common, simple things. I seriously doubt that you have lost any 'intelligence' at all. Not a bit. You do sound very depressed. When my depression is at its worst, I can't read, spell, walk, I can't even flush the toilet without trouble. My own test has come to be a crossword puzzle. I love puzzles, and on a good day, I do the NYT, in ink, and I limit myself to 12 minutes. Some days, even when I'm not totally aware of being 'under,' as I call it, I find that the clues mean nothing to me. It is as if they are not in English. I used to tell myself I was stupid and that my IQ was not stable...well, I just deal with depression every day. I am on meds, and most days, I do very well. But sometimes, I'm just foggy. I try not to become anxious, but that attempt sometimes fails, too.
Taking a class so as to have access to school medical services is a wonderful idea. Don't worry if you don't do well in the class. That won't be the objective for a while. All sorts of services are available if you need financial assistance. Unfortunately, they are not necessarily set up to be accessed by folks who are foggy. But there are those who can help. And it is in no way embarrassing to ask for help. We all are here to help each other. Good luck. I am 50+, and I am just now getting a handle on this. If I had sought help at 22, good lord, I could have saved myself so much grief. God bless. Let us know how you do, please.
Red
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