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Can pschychiatric medications makes you less creative and loosen your memory and intelligence and divergent thinking?are ssris make you feel dumb?M taking medication and always staying in confusion for medication...can't see the future as the medication is ongoing and also m jobless preparing for govt jobs staying with toxic people and medication side effects and can't think clearly...plz specify...medication for mind is somewhat risky
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Cognitive slowing due to SSRI is mentioned in literature. However, in clinical practice we find improved cognition with SSRI as they improve depression which itself causes cognitive slowing. If you are experiencing some issues with SSRIs, we can plan some better alternatives, depending upon your symptoms and you will improve.
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Psychiatric medications doesn't makes you feel dumb that helps in treatment and works better with therapy
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You should consult a psychotherapist along with your medications for improved results.
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Not that lete hi brain change ho jayega
Due to the reasons it is given maybe those are making you now concentrate on medicine
Relax
Take it easy
What and how long have u been taking for what
All this matters
Breathe
Walk in greens
Exercise
Baby steps
Go rock the world
Stop over thinking
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Dr. Rohit Ranjan
Sexologist
5 yrs exp
Patna
Please consult
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Dr. Pooja Kapri
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
SSRI or psych meds don’t decrease your intelligence or creativity
Cognitive blunting could a part of your depression, SSRIs do not very effectively work on those so you might need additional t/t
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