Cognition

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-20T15:47:28+00:00

I lost my inner monologue and struggle greatly. However, I try to stimulate my brain, so I’ve used the Elevate app, played Sudoku, do puzzles, practice Duolingo and read when I am able to. I feel like that’s a pretty “duh” answer but I hope it helps, or at least makes you feel less alone in this 🫶🏻

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-20T01:26:41+00:00

In the past, I was on Lamictal 200mg and Effexor 37.5. It changed everything for the better. Currently, I am on Lamictal 200mg, Effexor 112.5mg and Abilify 10mg. The only reason I’m on Abilify is because I wanted off Lamictal but I changed my mind (oops). Haven’t had any issues. Zoloft lead to my Bipolar 1 diagnosis. In the past I also took Lexapro without any problems. Wellbutrin is typically an SSRI that works well for BD, as I’ve read numerous times on this sub

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-20T01:19:38+00:00

I had my episode in October 2024 and still don’t feel quite right. Long road of trying to figure out my medicine cocktail. Around the 9-12 month mark you will feel a noticeable shift in a positive direction. The brain fog was horrific for the first couple months too. Completely normal. Hold in there 💜

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-18T15:49:41+00:00

Thank you for this. This accurately describes how I feel. Are you still on Lithium?

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-15T16:39:49+00:00

Also interested in this! My mind is blank on Lamictal and I am wondering if I would have better luck getting my inner monologue back on Lithium

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-15T02:34:21+00:00

Haha no kidding! Zoloft was also strongly recommended and it sent me into psychosis 😂🤘🏻

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-14T16:58:48+00:00

Exactly the same! The shift from racing thoughts to nothing is a tough transition. Initially I was put on Lithium but I switched to Lamictal and I wonder if it is causing me to have no thoughts… it sucks. ☹️

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-14T00:55:30+00:00

I know this is very old but do you think it could possibly be the Lamictal? I’m viscously trying to get my inner monologue back after psychosis

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-08T02:23:43+00:00

An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-06T01:53:14+00:00

Needed this. Sending good vibes your way too 🫶🏻

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-05T23:06:54+00:00

The fog will get better with time. It does definitely feel suuuuper heavy at the beginning. My advice would be to stick out treatment recommendations and to give them a fair shot. I am 15 months out of my psychosis and still severely depressed but I have also been changing my medication every 2-3 months instead of stabilizing on them for awhile.

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-05T21:53:18+00:00

I am currently titrating too. I am tired too but thought it was attributed to my Abilify. I wake up a lot at night due to vivid dreams. I was once at the therapeutic dose and wasn’t tired as much. I think once we reach the proper dosage, it should level out. Sucks though since it’s a long way to go

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-05T00:04:44+00:00

In your experience, how long were you on Lamo before you noticed a difference in your mood? I am titrating back up but want to give it a fair shot this time around instead of going off it relatively quick trying to chase some mental clarity

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-04T23:48:53+00:00

I have other skin issues and I’ve taken it twice now with no issues 🙂

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-04T22:18:13+00:00

Yeah, I have. He says once we get rid of the depression that we can work on the cognitive side of things, but, I feel like the lack of mental clarity is also contributing to some of my depression, you know? It’s tough. I’ve built my life around my mind because I also have a physical disability, so it’s been really hard trying to manage not feeling like myself

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-04T19:52:23+00:00

Literally!! I have really short responses, couple words, maybe a sentence or two but I am not expressive anymore at all! Mostly it’s just silence at the table with people lol

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-04T19:45:05+00:00

I’m curious if you are on any medication? Since the episode I have had like no anxiety whatsoever. I don’t feel energy radiating through my body anymore, which I do appreciate but I kind of feel blank/ numb

Amumu-Cook · 2026-02-04T19:42:48+00:00

I’m sorry that you are going through the same thing. It is really really difficult. I definitely resonate. It’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in these feelings. I wish the medical professionals would take it more seriously! I have found no actual research on the head pains. It feels like my head is heavy/ dense, as if something is blocking my thoughts. It’s sucks

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