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[|Human|] Hi, I am concerned about a strange slide in cognitive ability which has developed over the last few months. My ability to do calculations, follow througChatDoctorplex logical patterns, visualize virtually anything, and in general deal with non-literary issues has dropped very significantly. I am a programmer, and I find this very disturbing. There are no known environmental factors I can think of, my stress is high but it has decreased slightly the last few months, and I have in fact been getting more sleep, so I don t understand why I have suffered a disturbing drop in these abilities. I fear I may have suffered some sort of brain damage , because this is more than an inability to focus. Thanks.
[|AI|]  HelloWelcome to ChatDoctorYou are having symptoms like problems in calculations, inability to follow complex logical pattern, inability to visualize anything etc. You have mentioned that you have high amounts of stress. The sleep has also increased. Usually cognitive decline may be a sign of underlying dementia, but this is seen after 60 years age. You have problems in cognition, and you have stress so most likely the symptoms are due to some form of depression. Also called pseudo-dementia, lack of judgments, poor attention and concentration are seen. Please visit a psychiatrist for expert opinion. Thanks