I said a couple years but it's actually been about 6 years (kind of a blur) since when I had a very long psychotic episode. I still have psychotic symptoms sometimes from time to time but I haven't lost touch with reality that much since.

It could be negative symptoms related to the schizophrenia (cognitive decline, not being able to express things coherently) I'm not sure though.

The memory problems have been there awhile but have been worse since being on Trileptal. I've been on it for a couple years but 4 months ago it was increased. The first couple weeks I felt like I was drunk, memory was horrendous. Still is. But it helps me so I don't want to change it.

I haven't asked my doctor about it, it never really occurred to ask her but I probably should. She's out for surgery so I won't be able to see her till January.

I don't have a job right now, just a part time college student. But I think that's a good idea to start with something simple

I hope you're able to figure it out