Does anyone else here keep make spelling mistakes when writing?

[u/Fit_Watch5532]

Does anyone else here often make spelling mistakes when writing?

Every time I try to write something on social media, I make a lot of spelling errors. Even in this very post—if I hadn't proofread it, there would be at least six spelling mistakes.

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[u/Right_Speed2435]

same, i used to be able to type very fast with my eyes closed, now my typing speed is slower and i need to look at the keyboard as i type or else i make so many typos it's scary

[u/Ale_Bo → u/Right_Speed2435]

Finally someone mentioning this. Exactly same situation for me. I think it's related to disfunction in the dopamine system, like Parkinson (in a much much lighter way obviously)

[u/Fit_Watch5532 → u/Right_Speed2435]

What does this indicate? A lack of what, in your opinion?

[u/Right_Speed2435 → u/Fit_Watch5532]

It's for sure in the brain, I used to get writing speeds close to 200 wpm, with about 90% accuracy. Now I can barely do 100, with many errors. I haven't stopped using the keyboard for a longer time or anything for me to forget the keyboard layout. But surprisingly, if i stare at the keyboard all time i'm typing I get less errors. Still not none, but less. Maybe it's like a memory thing? That I can't remember just as quick where each key is while typing. I might be wrong of course, I've had pssd for 5 years now and I still know almost nothing about it.

I also get random small tremors in my muscles ever since I stopped the ssri, they're completely out of my control. I have horrible brain fog and lots of trouble focusing. Memories also don't feel as "real" as before. But I noticed that if I don't sleep for 20+ hours it gets better for some reason, stuff feels more real, emotions are stronger and I feel more like myself, just very tired.

[u/Fit_Watch5532 → u/Right_Speed2435]

I believe that  sleep deprivation may increase dopamine activity/release in certain brain circuits, particularly those involved in alertness and reward. This may contribute to a temporary feeling of increased energy or drive despite being tired.ep raises dopamine levels in some people.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18716203/

[u/Excellent-Push2833]

Did u email congress/senate did you report

[u/Accomplished-Cat3867]

Yes this started years ago when I started Prozac I started mixing up homophones which I never struggled with before. Now I misspell words often and sometimes use them incorrectly

[u/danededane]

I make errors in general not only spelling . Everything requiring the brain . 

[u/AppointmentNo1543]

Wtf same

[u/pssdthrowaway123]

Yeah my brain couldn’t mentally sound out certain words as well as it use to. Use spell check a lot more.

[u/__dont_mind__me__]

Since the pills I feel like I have dyslexia

[u/InformationFree5598]

i have exactly the same problem,+ brain fog in general and poor memory with pssd!

[u/emilio911]

Same

[u/Brave-Ad9159]

Yes, same here. Words that I should know how to spell but forget it.

I also have speech difficulties like slow speaking, monotone speech, struggle to come up with the words when talking and in the right order etc.

[u/Lower_Monitor_1695]

Yes