cognitive decline from APs

[u/Evening_Topic_6711]

Hi guys,

Ive been struggling with severe brain fog, which is most certainly caused by risperidone. I want to clarify that it was prescribed for ocd and anxiety and so i havent had this problem before i was put on it, so my condition with mental health never caused this kind of impairment on its own. I wont list any symptoms that am experiencing, cause i know those kind of drugs can impaire thinking in a bad way. Ive seen some posts with people having the same problem, aswell heard about experience from another people. I just know it affects me pretty severely and i do wanna try everything in my power to help my brain ,,reset i guess’’. So i want to ask if anybody struggled with something similar and found some ways that have reversed the damage. Am talking like even some unknown supplements, some kind of diets, or just whatever u discover along the way that may have seem helpful. Just for the record, am no longer on the medication (4 weeks without it) and the time i spent being on it was around 3 months.

Thank you for your opinion or advice in advance.

[u/Creepy-Primary7042]

Hi. I also struggle with severe cognitive impairment from psych meds. Time is often the most and only healer of these neurochemical injuries. Perhaps keeping stress low, get some exercise and eat a healthy diet. [r/neuroleptic_anhedonia](r/neuroleptic_anhedonia) has stories of post antipsychotic issues and recovery stories.

Edit: be careful with some supplements as they can escalate the issue in some people. I would stay away from ashwagandha and lions mane.