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Originally Posted by Homeira
True, mom2trips+1, BP, recurring depressions and meds, do cause cognitive impairment. But I think the severity of it is HIGHLY individual. And I am sure a lot of us will not suffer much from it. But the evenidence is in, and I think it is an aspect of BP we have to accept. For some, it will be an issue. Better to accept it and find ways to cope with it, than to pretend it is not happeneing.
I have been pretty down all weekend, and yesterday I found myself standing in front of the fridge, just starting at the contents, not being able to focus on the task of what to take out of it. Maybe for one whole minute! But I am just that fogged over when I am really down. Then everything slows down, including my brain. Today I feel better, and I am far more clearheaded.
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Homeira, You make a very good point. It is very individual and I think varies on length of illness, medications, etc. I didn't mean to imply that everyone will drop in his/her IQ. But, I do think between the illness and meds, BP affects thinking and memory. It is a mood and thought disorder both.
Sorry you have been down all weekend but glad today you are feeling better. Hope your mood stabilizes.