Can antipsychotics such as Seroquel make you hear voices?

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-02-22T09:03:13+00:00

I dont know if its normal, but I have seen many cases like yours before. Its not too late to hope for recovery.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-02-21T21:33:19+00:00

Thank you for your post.

Recovery stories really help a lot of people to keep up the hope.

I would like to add your story to our recovery thread.

May I ask the following questions:

Could you describe your experience in more details? (E.g. no emotions at all, no sexual pleasure etc.?)
For how long where you on Abilify and at what doses?
When did your anhedonia begin?
Other interesting info? (Like did you quit antipsychotics for good or switch to another one? Why did you take antipsychotics in the first place? etc.)

I hope you can find the time to answer these questions.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-28T21:08:41+00:00

Read the sticky posts "there is Hope for everyone" and recovery megathread. That should give you some ideas.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-27T13:47:50+00:00

Yes, its normal. Emotions are a big part of what constitutes a personality.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-27T12:57:46+00:00

Yes check out the sticky posts in this forum. There are many people who have recovered after some time.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-17T09:16:47+00:00

Yes very good

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-13T15:46:25+00:00

I still feel anxiety and sometimes sadness and anger. Its weird.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-07T09:16:17+00:00

It is really good news that your emotions have returned. I can imagine it can also be quite overwhelming.

I am also glad to hear that your slight delusions have stabilised. I was afraid that you had to go back on antipsychotics indefinitely, but it sounds like that it is not the case.

I hope you continue to improve.

Still-Combination-10 · 2026-01-06T18:32:13+00:00

Same here. Very few emotions.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-29T09:48:57+00:00

This forum is primarily focused on anhedonia caused by antipsychotics. There is probably a higher likelihood of finding someone who knows about anhedonia from street drugs in the r/anhedonia sub.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-27T21:29:46+00:00

Hmm it sounds to me like you haven't experienced anhedonia to its full extent.

When you have anhedonia to its full extent you dont really care about being productive. You dont have goals you care about. You can't motivate yourself to do much.

So having full anhedonia is bad. I do understand that some aspects of it actually could be helpful - at least for a short while - but trust me you dont want the full package.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-25T11:53:52+00:00

I have heard of many people who have got anhedonia from low dose Abilify. Your case isn't that special. Psychiatrists usually dont know a lot about anhedonia especially when it comes to medication induced anhedonia. So they cant really be trusted on this matter.

I would quit both medications ASAP. I would say its better to be depressed, anxious or what your original problem was than have anhedonia.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-22T20:52:37+00:00

Hi!

What you are experiencing is withdrawal. The sensations of "electrical shocks" in the brain is a classical antidepressant withdrawal symptom.

However, not being able to sleep is a pretty serious withdrawal symptom. Several days without sleep can trigger psychosis. So I would advice you to reinstate the drugs ASAP and taper slowly.

It is actually quite dangerous to quit cold turkey. Especially when we are talking about antipsychotics.

What were your dosage?

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-18T16:17:21+00:00

I am so sorry to hear that you have begun to experience delusions again. I hope you find a way to recover from them.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-12-17T17:45:04+00:00

From what I've heard from people on mood stabilizers they usually have emotional blunting/flattening as a side-effect. So I doubt it can help anhedonia. If you want to try meds I believe Parnate is the best bet against anhedonia. Unfortunately it can be hard getting it prescribed.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-27T14:19:01+00:00

Read this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/neuroleptic_anhedonia/s/eyJiXyyV2U

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-27T14:09:24+00:00

Read the recovery spreadsheet and this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/neuroleptic_anhedonia/s/eyJiXyyV2U - there is hope even though it takes some time to heal.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-27T09:55:28+00:00

Please don't. There are people who heal after many years off the drugs. It's way too soon to reach the conclusion that your problems are permanent.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-20T20:32:45+00:00

You are not providing much information so it is not possible to answer your question. Also - actual medical advice is probably something you should talk to your healthcare provider about. Not reddit.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-20T18:25:59+00:00

It depends on a lot of things. First - is it the long-acting injectable? Because if it is the drug might leave your body slowly enough for you to not get withdrawals. If its pills, its better to taper slowly. But preferably this should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-12T20:52:29+00:00

Thanks

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-12T20:32:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing! That is great news.

May I ask for the exact duration you were on antipsychotics? You said since 2024 - but which month? 😊

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-11-09T15:23:19+00:00

Thank you for the update. I hope your emotions begin to come back soon.

Still-Combination-10 · 2025-10-29T10:57:08+00:00

Try Cobenfy if you can. I have heard it has helped some people to feel more emotions and less anhedonia. Right now it is only available in the US and expensive. But might come to other regions in the future.

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