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shutterbug · 04-12-2008, 12:52 PM

Welcome to SR and the MH forum!
(((dman))))

I personally don't know anything about E, but I totally agree 100 percent with everything Teach said.

I've been going through my own major depressive episode for many months now and when seriously depressed I always have trouble learning, comprehending and remembering things really badly. I've also had nearly 20 ECT treatments recently and they severly affect my being able to remember things.....but the depression itself is what messes with me being able to comprehend and learn things i've just read. It also affects conversations I have with people....as i totally forget entire conversations i had with people just minutes before.

Anyway, I would highly recommend going to see a psychologist and get a full mental-health evaluation done to try and figure out what underlying mental health issues you may have. Just as an example....some 80 percent of bipolars have addiction issues...so you can see how addiction and mental illness tend to go hand-in-hand.

Again, welcome to SR and I too look forward to getting to know you and wish you all the best in your continued journey toward health.

Hugs,
Jenna

04-12-2008, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	Welcome to SR and the MH forum! (((dman)))) I personally don't know anything about E, but I totally agree 100 percent with everything Teach said. I've been going through my own major depressive episode for many months now and when seriously depressed I always have trouble learning, comprehending and remembering things really badly. I've also had nearly 20 ECT treatments recently and they severly affect my being able to remember things.....but the depression itself is what messes with me being able to comprehend and learn things i've just read. It also affects conversations I have with people....as i totally forget entire conversations i had with people just minutes before. Anyway, I would highly recommend going to see a psychologist and get a full mental-health evaluation done to try and figure out what underlying mental health issues you may have. Just as an example....some 80 percent of bipolars have addiction issues...so you can see how addiction and mental illness tend to go hand-in-hand. Again, welcome to SR and I too look forward to getting to know you and wish you all the best in your continued journey toward health. Hugs, Jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).