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.

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nickpc20001 09/07/2013

Hi, since being bipolar I have noticed I am not near as sharp as I was before taking the meds. I take vitamins that are targeted to help with memory and bipolar in general. What do you guys recommend for me? reading more? any type of games that are fun that are good for memory? I have tried luminosity and I am so low on the scale it's not even fun. Sad huh? lol..

spacekat 09/07/2013

I've tried lumosity as well and didn't fair too well. Meds can impact your memory, in addition to emotional or physical stress. I've heard that doing crossword puzzles is a great way to stay in healthy cognitive shape. Like 'em? I've never heard of supplements or vitamins that improve memory but if you've found differently then I'd say keep with it if it works. My memory hasn't been the same in years and continues to decline. My pdoc says it's a side-effect of the meds I'm taking. Could that be the case for you? What vitamins/supplements are you taking and are they compatible with the meds that you're on? Good luck!! I hope you find a good solution AND please share!!

tommymott 09/07/2013

At age 64 I was having memory problems so after doing some research I added a Super B Complex and Magnesium to my vitamin regimen and I can tell there's been an improvement.
Find what works and stick to it.

nickpc20001 09/07/2013

I am taking B-vitamins and Magnesium. I think I am going to just read more and do some basic math word problems.

Eulenspiegel 09/07/2013

I just tried that luminosity because you mentioned it. I had never heard of it before.

I had trouble signing up, never mind the tests!!

Actually, the first little test, I did what I consider 'good'. (94%)
I tanked on the second one. It didn't tell me what percentage I got right -- but it couldn't have been much.

Mostly what I 'learned' from this is something I knew but had forgotten!!
I have terrible test anxiety, LOLOLOLOL!!!!!

My memory went bad a couple of years before I was diagnosed and treated, so in my case it's not just med-related. It's a symptom of the illness itself.

I wish I knew of something to recommend to you.
I haven't found anything that seems to help me in that department.
It just seems like I have better times and worse times.

irishwriter 09/08/2013

i have to take respiridal when in a mixed state and it does affect word retrieval eg. the other day i had to say 'make it small' and then ask my sister what was the word i had meant to say, that my tired mind just couldn't think, she laughed and said 'minimize' and that was perfect. so i get around it that way. It keeps us all on our toes. lol

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