Lost The problem of planning and working memory after poisoning

[Ultrabnjgf]

I was exposed to a severe poisoning from Harmala (harmel), which is naturally a sedative and hallucinogenic substance. It strongly increases serotonin, then norepinephrine, and finally dopamine. Its strongest effects are on the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus in the brain.

I suffered from severe mental confusion, intense negative emotions, mood swings, unjustified fear, and a sense of dissociation from reality.

These symptoms lasted for three months.

Now, after seven months, my main problems are planning, working memory (short-term/instant memory), and I also believe that the strength or depth of my thoughts has become weaker.

I am unable to hold and integrate multiple pieces of information at the same time in order to start planning. Planning used to be my core skill, and it was what made me feel safe and stable.

My questions are:

Has anyone experienced symptoms similar to mine and recovered over time? If so, how long did it take?

Has anyone used stimulant medications, and did stimulants help you in a noticeable way?

What do you recommend that I should do?

 

[M!$TER-ED]

Sounds like psychosis. I've lost memory due to psychosis, have you been assessed or diagnosed with anything?

 

[Ultrabnjgf]

Sounds like psychosis. I've lost memory due to psychosis, have you been assessed or diagnosed with anything?

I visited three doctors.

The first doctor prescribed only an antipsychotic to reduce anxiety and panic attacks, but I did not benefit from it.

The second doctor prescribed an SSRI antidepressant (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) along with an antipsychotic, but I did not experience significant improvement.

The third doctor prescribed an SNRI antidepressant (affecting serotonin and norepinephrine) along with an anti-anxiety medication. I am currently on day 10 of using this medication. It usually takes a full month for the medication to show its full effect, and I hope to see improvement.

If I do not improve, I will start non-stimulant medications such as atomoxetine.

If that does not work, I will begin stimulant medications such as Ritalin (methylphenidate).

I hope that one of these approaches will work after all these attempts.

And if it does not, I will accept my condition and my ne
w personality.