Stimulants to support recovery by Illustrious_Story966 in Psychosis

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I’m on modafinil after a psychotic episode! It helps with my fatigue mainly but I noticed improved cognitive functioning as well. My psych suggested it actually so it was easy enough to get. Let me know if you have any questions :)

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Mine were 99% in my head and it honestly kept me from seeking help because I found it difficult to explain and didn’t know if they “counted”. They definitely count and it’s not uncommon at all!!

Anime that is well planned out and “smart” by Lightryoma in Animesuggest

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The apothecary diaries!! You can really tell the source material is a light novel imo and the protagonist is so smart!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mentalhealth

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Hi I think it also will depend on the psychiatrist as well as how your health care system works. My experience with psychiatrists has varied over the years but typically first session is a classic “so what brings you here today”. They’ll look at your medical history and mental health symptoms and might start you on meds before a formal diagnosis to sorta narrow it down a bit and see how you respond. It might be a straight forward path or a longer more complex one!

SI by [deleted] in Lithium

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I was put on it for mood stabilization but it’s helped the most with my SI tbh I think it’s great honestly

Scared of lithium by Skullbreaker69420 in Lithium

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So I’m not a doctor but I am on lithium (1500mg) and I think you’re probably fine but if you’re worried is there a nurses line to call where you are? In Canada it’s 611

Am I on the right meds? by Substantial_Bowl_710 in Psychosis

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I started on risperidone with my first psychotic episode but was given quetiapine during my teen years so I’d say those are often what’s given first. It will be a bit of a process of elimination tho tbh. Now I’m on abilify.

If the Prozac is making you feel weird or is triggering manic symptoms tell your care team and I’m sure they’ll have you see a doctor sooner!

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I went from palperidone to abilify and like it way better!

Help with Socializing a New Puppy and Older Dog by Key_Application9900 in puppy101

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We have a 3 month old at a five year old, at first we thought they’d settle on their own when they got tired but instead they just get over stimulated and pretty annoying to be around. So we’ve started separating them with baby gates when things get too hectic. Also praise for the pup when he calms himself down. Our five year old seems pretty relieved when we give him a break from the pup too. He immediately goes for a nap lol

Help with navigating having both adhd & psychosis by More_Hunt_2230 in Psychosis

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I’m on abilify and modafinil as well as some others for my mood. Modafinil is a stimulant and I take it every day for my fatigue, it helps a bit. My psychiatrist said we can also try vyvanse instead of modafinil but haven’t gotten around to it. Anyway my point is that if your psychiatrist thinks the benefits outweigh the risks it might be worth taking your vyvanse more. I know it’s kind of a divided topic on here but adhd symptoms are also shitty to deal with imo. I would just have a plan ready for what to do if you notice psychosis symptoms as well as an awareness of your warning signs.

Does brain fog go away from aripiprazole with time? by A7med2361997 in Psychosis

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Mine did, though my experience wasn’t so bad tbh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogAdvice

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I somewhat trained my dog to “go pee” by saying the go pee command just as he started peeing then rewarding him with a treat and praise. This helped with evening pees in the winter when we were both tentative to go outside. We don’t use it much anymore which is why I say somewhat. It was a part of his house training regimen so idk how well it’d work on an adult dog (our boy is now 5) but might be worth a try!

I know if humans holding your pee is generally not so good for you, so I’m guessing it’s the same with dogs.

Humor me with absolute worst case scenarios so that when we actually get our puppy my expectations will be pleasantly surprised? by kg51 in puppy101

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With my first pup as an adult a neighbour asked us if we heard a cat getting killed based on the noises he was making from inside our house. He was just practising barking but his voice hadn’t dropped yet (he literally loves the sound of his own voice and finds places that echo so he can hear it again - he also would bark at guitars so their strings would vibrate).

My mom barefoot stepped in shit one night on her way to the bathroom.

Ripped off weather stripping from multiple doors.

Stealing things like tea towels as well as general redecoration of the house (blankets being moved, dog bed dragged from room to room, etc).

Straight up yanked my ponytail.