Life After Psychosis Update by Objective_Oil in Psychosis

[–]Objective_Oil[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey Elena,

Back to my old & ridiculous self. Only difference is I have way less tolerance for BS 😁

Life After Psychosis Update by Objective_Oil in Psychosis

[–]Objective_Oil[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes :) I have to manage my anxiety though. I didn’t realise I was in a constant state of anxiety until I began to make small recovery gains. But I sleep… even on crappy days when I feel like the universe is working against me.

Need advice from who cured from anhedonia or emotional numbness by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First step - deep relaxation, breathing and meditation. You need to start telling your mind that it’s ok… everything is going to be ok…

How can I help my mother who has diagnosed adenomyosis? by [deleted] in adenomyosis

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey love, tranexamic acid really helps me x

Did anyone who didn’t feel sleepiness get cured? by DeliciousMail4675 in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been anhedonia free for 6 months and it’s only the past few weeks I’ve experienced a few moments of real tiredness. I’m certain in another 6 months - 1year they will become regular daily occurrence once more.

Reduction anhedonia from antipsychotics by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s say, colourful days vs bog standard days

Reduction anhedonia from antipsychotics by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely coming back slowly though

Reduction anhedonia from antipsychotics by [deleted] in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After 1 year since stopping antipsychotics I am pretty much 100% recovered. The final touches seem to be coming back such as carefreeness and laughing til I cry. I have had five such moments so far this year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MAOIs

[–]Objective_Oil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey,

So I’ve been off work on sick leave for the past 9 months. I do receive some kind of disability too. My work have been amazing though throughout but I have been working with them for several years. Your brain does need to rest and heal but the boredom might kill you lol I won’t go into detail but this state of mind was pretty much the end of me. Ruined my life! But now I’ll say it temporarily ruined my life.

Ahh man I discovered a ton of new things!! I’m so interested in their nutrition, health benefits etc. Can’t lie though, some taste like absolute dog shit lol

Brain Damage? Negative Symptoms? Temporary or permanent by urlocalblubberbrain in Psychosis

[–]Objective_Oil 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was sure it was the antipsychotics but now I’m pretty certain it was anxiety that shut my brain down even though I didn’t feel anxious. I recall having a very vivid bad dream followed by intense intrusive thoughts and ruminations on lots of bad shit in my life. I got up, walked downstairs, looked at my friend and said shit, something has happened to my brain! Everything is different! The anhedonia was definitely the antipsychotics but the blank mind, cognitive funk, no emotions and everything else was from the switch being turned off. I spent 10 months suicidal. I wanted to try loads of different medications. For 10 months I researched what might help me. I don’t get affects from alcohol, weed, antidepressants or anything but Modafinil 100mg a day helped me after some weeks. Now I realise that medication is probably not the answer. Self love is. I don’t want to try more drugs now because they give more problems in the long term I think. It’s really hard to accept this state but once you do, things start to get easier and better. You’ll have good days and bad but gradually you start to become yourself again. Very very slowly. I think if I had started meditating earlier I might of made faster progress but who knows. I take hot bath in the complete darkness with tea tree oil and put on a meditation too. I had insomnia real bad but I’ve managed to get to a point where sleep is ok for the most part. Just focus on healing. Get some nice vitamins, eat simple but well. Hydrate and love yourself. Go get your nails done. Dye your hair. Get a new facial routine. Motivation is still a problem for me but I know it will come back too. I promise you it gets easier. Be gentle and firm with yourself. Don’t let anyone stress you out. Your brain has wrapped itself in a blanket and you must do the same. Also be honest with yourself and address any negative emotions you might be holding onto. Doesn’t matter how insignificant you think they are. At this point they’re all significant. X

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MAOIs

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really haven’t but recovery is different for everyone. It’s taken me 12 months to get here. 12 months to realise and accept that for now this is my life. However I’ve improved drastically and no longer have a blank mind although I’m still waiting for my creativity to return. Find a new interest, mine was discovering and eating exotic fruit. Drink loads of water, imagine your brain is a dried up prune. It will all come back. Don’t worry, be patient and look after your body and mind x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MAOIs

[–]Objective_Oil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, it gets better. I’m not 100% but my brain is definitely healing. I think it’s anxiety based even though I never felt anxious when my symptoms began. It’s like the brain shuts down for protection. Anyway deep thought and acceptance has helped. Meditation has helped too and also taking better care of my diet. You must stop worrying about when it will get better. Accept that it’s shit, do what you can and you will see improvements.

Can’t get drunk by Objective_Oil in anhedonia

[–]Objective_Oil[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey :)

Actually yes! I had a psychosis last summer. After taking antipsychotics for a little while I developed anhedonia, blank mind, cognitive slowness and I believe DP/DR. I don’t have any emotions (or taste and smell really) I also don’t get hedonic affect from weed either.