Hey.So,for some time now I’ve seen my mental abilities deteriorate more and more.I used to be good at remembering things,just full of self confidence,and able to accomplish so much years ago.Now though,I have noticed my cognitive abilities are on a very simplistic level.I used to love reading books,reading anything,learning,but now,I read one page of the book and can’t remember a word I’ve read.Analysing information is almost inexistent,just plain thinking has diminished significantly.As math goes,I can multiply on a basic level,but division causes confusion for me.Today,my mom asked me to go and deliver something to my cousin that works nearby our house.I asked her how to get there - she explained once,nothing registered,she explained FIVE times and I still didn’t get it.When having conversations with people I find it extreamly difficult to find a single subject to talk about,as my mind is blank and I just ask simplistic questions and give simplistic answeres…then stare off into the distance while “movies” are being played in my head,or while I think nothing at all.Is this someone can relate to ? How do you deal with this and how do you improve ? Any input would pe appriciated.
Unfortunately you’re describing the cognitive symptoms of sz. I have the same problem. I can relate to almost everything you wrote. I don’t know the answer. I like to learn programming languages so there are two things that help me with this. First I watch videos on the internet. Watching someone else write the code does help. Also videos are easier to understand than just reading. The next thing I do is practice the language I’m learning. Even if it’s just copying examples from a book.
I think the cognitive symptoms are negative symptoms and while some meds can help I haven’t found a med that helps with negative symptoms like there are for the positive symptoms. Good luck! I wish there were an easy answer. 
Low dose Rexulti is good for cognition, I just went up to a higher dose and I don’t feel as good as I used to.
You are not alone. Struggle in class now. I write everything I need to remember on paper or note book.
yes i am always spacing out with the ‘movies in my head’ I used to have practically a photographic memory–I could look at a book page and read it so fast. Now I usually have to read the same thing over and over until it sticks.
the only meds that ever did anything for my cognition were ssri’s