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Author Topic: Brain Fog and Depression  (Read 956 times)

Offline hburgart

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Brain Fog and Depression
« on: January 30, 2012, 06:14:46 PM »
I thought I was just depressed and stupid but maybe not? I read somewhere that these are symptoms of chronic Hep C? How much of a connection is there? Thanks, Herb
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 06:19:02 PM »
my psychiatrist has prescribed me anti-depressants since i found out about hcv and spoke with her about it,hope this helps?
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 06:42:26 PM »
there is a lot of anectodotal and increasing clinical evidence to support the idea that HCV slows brain function ("brain fog") and contributes to depression. This link was recently posted in the Heralding Chamber News Forum. If has several articles related to HCV and mental function.

http://hepatitiscresearchandnewsupdates.blogspot.com/2012/01/hcv-svr-improves-quality-of-life-brain.html

I also take antidepressants and find them helpful.
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 07:14:24 PM »
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2012, 06:32:17 AM »
Thanks for the links.
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2012, 04:29:05 PM »
Has anyone out there experienced any feelings of just not thinking as clearly as in the past or sort of mixed up when trying to figure things out? Making mistakes? I think maybe I have been dealing with this for twenty years and it's drained my confidence. I don't think I could do half of the intellectual pursuits I did when I was younger. Im hoping that the knowledge that this could be being caused by Hep C will help me feel a little bit better about it. I've often wondered what the hell was going on with my mind.
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2012, 04:44:05 PM »
I have had to re-make my life drug free after 19 yrs and im finding it hard to adjust to being sober and dealing with day to day living if this helps?As far as hcv is concerned its early stage for me personally but ive been given a good picture of what to expect!All i can say is and with greatest respect for you is,hang on in there and dont give up  peace
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2012, 04:57:00 PM »
Quote from: hburgart on February 03, 2012, 04:29:05 PM
Has anyone out there experienced any feelings of just not thinking as clearly as in the past or sort of mixed up when trying to figure things out? Making mistakes? I think maybe I have been dealing with this for twenty years and it's drained my confidence. I don't think I could do half of the intellectual pursuits I did when I was younger. Im hoping that the knowledge that this could be being caused by Hep C will help me feel a little bit better about it. I've often wondered what the hell was going on with my mind.

It definitely could be the Hep C causing the slowed thinking so have hope. 

I was experiencing the same thing prior to starting treatment 14 weeks ago, and now I'm not experiencing the brain fog.  I can't say for sure it was the Hep C (I'd been wondering if it was hormones) but I can say for sure that my thinking has cleared since being on treatment.  Keep the faith, a lot of things will change for the better after you get the  :dragon: out of your body.   peace
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2012, 05:20:15 PM »
I was just reading that thinking improves with treatment.
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2012, 05:37:47 PM »
I'm glad to hear that!   :)  Glad these drugs are doing their job.  Shot night tonight!   :dragon: :angry:
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2012, 04:51:28 AM »
Quote from: sunny2day on February 03, 2012, 05:37:47 PM
I'm glad to hear that!   :)  Glad these drugs are doing their job.  Shot night tonight!   :dragon: :angry:

Good luck with that sunny  :) peace :)
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2012, 08:33:08 AM »
Thanks, Leigh ~ no problem mon......  only 9 more to go!   :) peace
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2012, 09:48:12 AM »
Quote from: sunny2day on February 04, 2012, 08:33:08 AM
Thanks, Leigh ~ no problem mon......  only 9 more to go!   :) peace

Kool hope all goes well  :happy:
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2012, 10:18:21 AM »
You know, it's funny but I just thought I had a short attention span for all of these years.  Now that I am 16 weeks into treatment, I can remember names!  I do think I am getting smarter, haha!
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Re: Brain Fog and Depression
« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2012, 10:54:16 AM »
well the brain fog in my head bad at times I don't have a lot of depression,my eye sight not to good had to get reading glass's ,I here that will improve when done with TX.it seem to bring out dyslexia in me. not sure if anyone else.
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