[InfiniteSadness]

Anyone have this with their depression- very difficult.. Simple tasks are hard/focus is bad. Dont know if a med could help this? I actually had some meds ive been almost worsen this problem.. I think, not sure. Caffeine helps this problem somewhat.. Dont know if this is a common symptom of depression or something worse?!!

[Crazy Hitch]

I've had psychomotor retardation at certain points, yes. And it seems to correlate with a mood state for me too. I would imagine yes there would be meds that make this worse so 'I'm sorry that you had to endure that. I'm not sure if it's a common symptom of depression or not, but I'm sure you and I can't be the only two, so it's interesting to see what other members here say. I don't know if it's something worse I'm really not sure. I'm on different meds for different dx, one of which means I suffer from depression from time to time and that's when I notice these symptoms. Because of that I'm not sure which med exactly that I'm on eases the symptoms.

I hope that you find the answers to your question soon InfiniteSadness

[gayleggg]

I, too, can relate when I'm depressed. It makes everything harder : concentration, focusing, even just being able to follow a simple conversation.

It's been about nine months since I suffered from depression bad enough to cause these problems but even in a mixed state I have some trouble with it.

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[edmerch1984]

Yes my tbinking is definitely impaired when depressed. Hard to describe, but mathematics and logical thinking for example are very hard to carry out. I seem to hit a brick wall.

Never heard of psuchomonitor retardation before, but my thinkkng is definitely slower, a more accurate way of describing it though is 'drawing blanks' or as i said 'hitting a brick wall'.

In terms of my movement, not so much. I dont think i am that slower, but with reactions i am definitely worse.

Hope that helps :-)

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[Fizzyo]

I get like this, particularly when my depression is worse. It is a well recorded symptom of depression. I'm not sure what function it serves, but I feel sometimes I feel that it can help slow me down when everything is completely overwhelming and protect me from the pain I can't handle. Often at the same time I shut down so I can't feel myself or anything much. I may be disoriented and unable to process information or sensations. It's horrible, but, I think, maybe not as unmanageable as how I would otherwise feel. Does this make sense?

[waterknob1234]

I have also had this symptom with depression. I have trouble getting simple stuff done and sometimes trouble comprehending things and focusing.

[lonely-and-sad]

When the depression is severe I get psychomotor retardation. Every part of me slows down and there is massive fatigue. I have had it many times.

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I definitely get this in depressive episodes. one of the hardest things for me to deal with because I am usually so "with it"..

[Fizzyo]

[Cafe racer]

resychomotor retardation have had this lots, really horrible. Can't think ,can't speak , moving is like trying to walk through cold porridge . Happens when my mood is v. Low. You have my sympathies. I think it's your mind trying to protect you from worse and making you rest. It will get better .