Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

AliWest
Has anyone ever experienced an episode where they feel they can't concentrate, remember or focus on anything?
I consider myself a fairly smart person but I've been so depressed lately i feel like I can't talk, remember or even follow people in basic conversation. There's so many things from my life that I feel I can't remember. Basic information...i'm scared something is wrong with my brain for good.
I consider myself a fairly smart person but I've been so depressed lately i feel like I can't talk, remember or even follow people in basic conversation. There's so many things from my life that I feel I can't remember. Basic information...i'm scared something is wrong with my brain for good.
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I have indeed experienced it. I told my pdoc and he's forever changing meds and dosages to try to help.
You are not alone.
Sometimes there is good reason for your brain to block things out.
Has nothing to do with your intelligence.
One of the world's smartest scientists has to talk through a word modulator, whatever those thingies are that create electronic words for you so you can speak. He's very smart.
Could be other things too, but since you mention depression, that's my guess.
Does anyone feel they have lowered their standards with being BP? Like my husband doesn't care about being on time, looking nice, what others think of him or his family. I am so embarrassed and am always making excuses for his actions.