Since they raised the clozapine dose I have noticed speech issues
It’s mainly that when I talk I am using the wrong words
like when I am talking as I say the words it’s like they get replaced so quickly I can stop it and find myself correcting them a few times
Worries me as now the dose of clozapine is therapeutic levels that this might be a trade off
I already posted about communication issues but this is a very specific one I am noticing but I can’t correct it in time
won’t be up to you at least not consciously initially. I reckon your body will normalise the chemistry of output in the CNS and reach a balance with the meds. Everything in excess will present as side effects so i guess in theory, it could be a side effect that like you say, have to accept as a trade off but I would trust that that is when you’ll consciously step in and say things more precisely or think with less complication as time goes on so as not to mismatch speech and thought
The advice I give myself with medicine (be easy) and wait for reduction possibility
When you’re dealing with numbers during work. Do you ever mix up the number in thought and the number you type or write?
At work I am constantly and iteratively updating and assuring numbers
Typing etc helps a lot as I have that bit of time to consider
Speech is a different story
At work I have noticed I have regressed and people are not understanding as they have been
Then tripping up on words talking became obvious to me and I just don’t know how or if I can fix it
My social skills have always sucked
But I am at a loss how I can sort this out
I thought I had made progress but
Don’t be concerned to be honest. Because when you are more relaxed you will be less likely to make a mistake i reckon (even verbally)
At work it helps that I am a perfectionist
It helps me stay motivated interested and accurate
Numbers are much easier for me to understand over talking to people
That’s passion for sure. Considering the roundabouts it took in life but you still found a place you feel comfortable enough to enjoy gives me a lot of hope to be honest.
I was talking to a friend yesterday about how it’s common to work in something you don’t have passion for. How it’s a reality for a lot of people, regardless of illnesses or neurodivergence
It took a lot of time to reach this point
Definitely have passion as you say
Good way of putting it
My work is Important to me
This is why any lapse in communication is problematic because the main part of my job is producing evidence and justifying it to stakeholders
Sure you are right and it will settle down
The clozapine increase is the only thing I think it could be
Or maybe because I have not had much time off recently
Have a week off coming up so will see
thanks for talking with me @anon54334749
You inspire me man! I hope you have a fantastic weekend !!
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