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Originally Posted by genetic
Intelligence encompasses cognition. Cognition is the method by which people assimilate
and integrate knowledge, while intelligence is both the assimilation of knowledge as
well as the ability to apply such knowledge, i.e., the proficiency one has in a given area.
It's the emotions that are affecting cognition; if the emotions are not being cared for
properly, it's no wonder that cognition would be affected. Attention needs to be directed
to the medication prescriptions, in my view, or to psychotherapy.
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No, Genetic, you're not understanding. You didn't look at that link I sent you.
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Families often ask what causes the cognitive problems. Research has shown us that it is the illnesses themselves that cause much of the cognitive dysfunction.
For many years people thought that the cognitive problems were secondary to other symptoms, like psychosis, lack of motivation, or unstable mood – but now we know that is not the case.
Cognitive dysfunction is a primary symptom of schizophrenia and some affective disorders.
That is why the cognitive problems are evident even when other symptoms are controlled – even when people are not psychotic, or in an affective episode.
Furthermore, research has shown that those parts of the brain that are used for specific cognitive skills, often do not function normally in people with schizophrenia and certain affective disorders.
This indicates that mental illness affects the way the brain functions, and that is what causes the cognitive problems.
There are many myths about mental illness and cognitive dysfunction. Some of the most common ones are listed in the sidebar below.
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Dealing with Cognitive Dysfunction
There's the link again.
After learning that my cognitive functioning was so low and being given this to read and understand what has happened to me, my entire understanding of bipolar is changed
forever! FINALLY I have answers. The key is healing. Which, I am doing, and today someone gave me her condesending "why do I have to deal with worthless simpletons like you?" talk.
Remember: we learn more all the time about all things. And that is what will lead us to wellness, not outdated ideas.