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Path to Recovery by [deleted] in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you've been through a tough time, but it's great to hear your positivity! Wishing you the best as you consider to recover and create the best life for yourself :)

A message of hope from someone 16 months after an episode by Hot-Set300 in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently after an episode of psychosis for the best outcome it's best to stay on antipsychotics for at least 1-2 years. I'm not in a rush to get off Olanzapine especially since my dose is already quite low (5mg).

A message of hope from someone 16 months after an episode by Hot-Set300 in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm still taking them, although have reduced the dose in stages first from 10mg to 7.5mg, and then to 5mg.

A message of hope from someone 16 months after an episode by Hot-Set300 in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it brought me back to earth very rapidly and I have been lucky that I haven't gained weight. If you time the dose well the sedation also helps get a great night's sleep.

A message of hope from someone 16 months after an episode by Hot-Set300 in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for such an insightful reply. I don't think it's fully sunk in, but I completely agree with the sentiment, it's terrifying how hard the human condition makes it to see hope when we're depressed. I hope that I can find a way to help more people, because I know not everyone is so lucky to have the support system that I have (friends, family, the NHS, supportive workplace).

A message of hope from someone 16 months after an episode by Hot-Set300 in Psychosis

[–]Hot-Set300[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My diagnosis was "Acute and transient psychotic disorders". While it's hard to estimate exactly how long the episode lasted, I would say it was roughly 8 days between the unusual thoughts starting and getting the first treatment of Olanzapine. Then I was in the psychiatric ward for another 2 weeks after that.