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Re:Researchers find IQ scores dropping since the 1970s by afpx on Wednesday June 13, 2018 @10:41AM (#17303509)
I’ve found that the effectiveness of my working memory (which is tested via IQ tests) has decreased over time. I’m not sure what has caused it, but I’m concerned that the SSRIs and bipolar meds that I’ve been on for many years have affected my Hypothalamus, but I need to do more research.
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Re:Researchers find IQ scores dropping since the 1970s by jglauche on Wednesday June 13, 2018 @10:57AM (#17303666)
If you take anything that blocks certain dopamine receptors (as some bipolar meds do) that might affect it. I've heard claims that SSRI can cause downregulation of the other neurotransmitters over time, but I don't think I've read a study of that.
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