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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IQ is very efficient at determining how good someone is at IQ testing. Everything else is a bit dubious.

proficiency at any task is going to be hindered by some stuff, hunger, sleep deprivation…especially depression.

The chemical reward systems in your brain in many cases are switched off. Nothing feels good…that satisfying click when something works just isn’t there.

Those chemical rewards, dopamine , serotonin etc…sometimes serve as a motivator.

Without them you might look at something and subconsciously think “who gives a fuck?”

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