Why does depression actually make one’s IQ temporarily lower?

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I’m pretty sure it does. It makes me not able to access many of my memories and the information I have stored. What is the science behind it? I just came out of a two year long depression so I figure I will understand the answer if someone explains it. Oh and also … when I’m depressed even this sub is sadly too way hard for me to comprehend. Thank you.

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So there is a part of your brain that directs attention. It receives signals from memory-parts and emotional parts. In depressed people, these parts dont talk together as well, making it more difficult to process information.

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