Been on Escitalopram since August for MDD. At first I knew and experienced the typical effects — sluggishness, exhaustion, wanting to sleep, etc. Eventually I adjusted and went back to work.

Problem is I feel like I’m “slow” when speaking and making decisions and absorbing information. I work in HR where I’m constantly faced with times where I need to analyze situations and provide guidance and advice to managers, and I feel like I’ve become so dull and slow. I feel like I’m just not as sharp as I hope to be.

I also am struggling with prioritizing things. I feel tired a lot. I seem to have difficulty organizing my thoughts when speaking. 

I’m not sure if these are all effects of my meds or condition, but I know for a fact that while I’m not the brightest person in the room, I feel like I’ve become less of who I was.