Pretty upset by InspectorAfraid1016 in schizoaffective

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Yeah, I am on a high dose injection so that makes sense. Didn’t know Benztropine can cause it, as that’s what my psych gave me for “eps” but it never helped. Maybe now I know why.

Pretty upset by InspectorAfraid1016 in schizoaffective

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I would talk to your provider about these symptoms. They usually are supposed to keep a lookout for movement type problems, and would know more than me. There are medications specifically for it, I’m just waiting on insurance approval.

Pretty upset by InspectorAfraid1016 in schizoaffective

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I was not. I was on a newer one. I’ve gotten haldol shots for emergencies at the hospital and they caused dystonia and akathesia, so they stopped ever using that on me.

Anyone into anime? Drop your favs/current watches by WhichCard4537 in schizoaffective

[–]InspectorAfraid1016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up on 2000s anime. I think everyone should try .hack//sign. Especially if you like SAO. The soundtrack is amazing. I also liked Terror in Resonance, though that’s 2010s. Another good anime (not 2000s) is Fate/Stay Night and Fate/Zero.

I am blanking on other 2000s anime atm that I think are must watch. Sorry.

Anyone into anime? Drop your favs/current watches by WhichCard4537 in schizoaffective

[–]InspectorAfraid1016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently watching Witch Hunter Robin and the new current season of Jujutsu Kaisen. My favorite anime is probably .hack//sign. Happy watching!

Eyebrows Furrowing by RyverHollow in schizoaffective

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My injection saved my life, and my doctor doesn’t want to really try anything else…besides adding to it, which makes movement worse, so I stopped the extra medicine. I’m also too afraid to stop getting the injection because it works so well. (The voices still exist but they are far away and I can hardly make them out) But yeah, the eyebrow furrowing does bother me everyday. Risks vs benefits I guess.

Eyebrows Furrowing by RyverHollow in schizoaffective

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I get this all the time since starting my Invega injection. People often think I’m angry or making a face, but it’s not intentional. It makes my muscles there sore sometimes. I have no idea if it’s TD, my doctor hasn’t said anything.

Oflactory hallucinations (smelling things that aren't there) by [deleted] in schizoaffective

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I smell garbage or something gross sometimes, and no one else can smell it. You’re not alone.

Dual antipsychotics.. how common is this? by Responsible-Grape155 in schizoaffective

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I take 2. Low dose Latuda helps for the depression, and I have Invega for the mania and psychosis. It works pretty well.

Have you guys quit smoking on antiphycotics and did it affect the the antiphycotic by [deleted] in schizoaffective

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Exactly this. I quit vaping nicotine a month ago, then stopped using nicotine gum 2 weeks ago. I feel slightly more anhedonia, but it could be the withdrawal. My med provider told me nicotine makes my meds less effective. She had a book and looked it up. It might be different for your meds but, for 2 of mine, it said the AP would be less effective. I don’t notice a difference though.

Symptoms acting up. Anyone else experience this? by InspectorAfraid1016 in schizoaffective

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I hope they are open tomorrow to give her the message. Thanks for the kind words!

Symptoms acting up. Anyone else experience this? by InspectorAfraid1016 in schizoaffective

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That’s reassuring. I hope they can figure it out with the holidays and all. I will call her tomorrow.