I am having major depression since last 15 years. The first episode is very severe with complete numbness in brain resulting in severe short term memory issues. Later I had 5 to 6 episodes but not that severe. Currently I am using paroxetine 50 mg, lamictal 300 mg and buspirone 10 mg. even though there is some improvement in depression, my short term memory no improvement seen, which is bothering you very much forget things where I placed few minutes before etc. Kindly advice add on medication that can improve my memory issues especially short term memory and slow processing of brain. Before depressive episode I used to have excellent memory and sharp grasping which never returned after my first major depressive episode kindly suggest suitable add on medicine.
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Hi lybrate-user, for recurrent depressive episodes, it would be better to undergo psychotherapy as well along with medications. It would help you to modify your lifestyle in ways to reduce the probability of depressive episodes. For example, regular moderate physical activity could buffer you against depression to a certain extent and improve your memory. Kindly consult a licensed clinical psychologist for help all the best for recovery.
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Dear lybrate-User, depression itself might cause memory issues due to numbness. There can be other causes also for your memory issue. You need to discuss this issue with your psychiatrist. He may assess your memory and do the needful. Cognitive remediation therapy, either computer-based or face to face by a cognitive psychologist may be helpful depending on the areas of cognition affected.
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You seem to be taking a nice combination of medications, depression by itself can also produce cognitive deficits (memory issues). You may need another one for that particular symptom, as other medications currently prescribed may not be able to take care of it. All the best.
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