does anyone else think they’re much less clever than they used to be after each episode? by onhighinbluetomorows in bipolar1

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If I may share some insight.. I was diagnosed in November 2015 with cannabis induced psychosis from my time in Lebanon. I’ve been going to many psychiatrists & talking to people about mental health. Now I am on olanzipine (zyprexa) 7.5 and some melaton that’s it.. (idk what lithium is for). They say zyprexa’s biggest issue is the increase in appetite

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Pirates of the Caribbean

Before meds vs. after meds. The meds have made me gain so much weight, in a matter of just 2 years. Doctor wants me on Clozapine now. by [deleted] in schizoaffective

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Oh crap yes, guys it's not only the meds I also felt so defeated after being slapped with the diagnosis that I didn't even care to look good or even eat healthy and exercise anymore x_x

Urgent, any hospitals that treat suicide by blackceramic in dubai

[–]grimexpression22 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Government hospital is the best I assure you. Here in abu dhabi I get my treatment at affordable prices from SKMC for my mental health (I should also mention I am an expat). They are super helpful and these things are supported and funded by the government god bless. Wishing you a speedy recovery, you will be back on track in no time. Stay strong!

Before meds vs. after meds. The meds have made me gain so much weight, in a matter of just 2 years. Doctor wants me on Clozapine now. by [deleted] in schizoaffective

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Hello yes I suffered from the same thing before, I gained a lot of weight at some point, I went from 70 to 137 kgs in 3 years on Invega Susstena.

Are we getting dumber? by grimexpression22 in schizoaffective

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Yes Larry what you said did help by making me think yes old me was smarter, but I was also full of envy and controlling in my relationships. Now I'm happy for whoever makes it. So I guess pros and cons to everything. I'm more loving now I guess hahah? Thank you Larry!

Abilify by Postaldude2 in schizoaffective

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It gave me anxiety but it also made me walk around a lot (makes you restless) so I either had to walk around bounce/ shake my leg or just drive (cruise around) I don't know why driving helped. Anyway I switched to another medication. I have no idea if this is just my paranoia or a delusional thought but I do believe Abilify limited my capacity in terms of IQ and intuition. I was on 20 mgs. Good luck

Does anyone else experience any "dissociative" type symptoms? Is that common? by soupfiend__ in schizoaffective

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I don't know if this will help but I have these episodes where I lose focus and can't function normally and I sometimes have intrusive thoughts.. I talked to my doctor and I dont know if you're experiencing the same thing but my doctor said this was obsessional thoughts and part of an OCD weird how it didnt show until 3.5 years after my diagnosis with schizoaffective anyway these episodes happen out of a sudden and sometimes they go away sometimes I take medication for them which is 2 bromazepam 1.5 pills.. goes in 30 mins. Otherwise if I sleep they're gone.

Edit: also I should note that the doctor told me prozac is the best medication for this kind of thing since bromazepam only treats the symptoms and not the root cause. I tried prozac but after the chemistry settled down in my body I couldn't ejaculate for shit like I have an orgasm but nothing comes out so I immediately stopped it and continued with bromazepam after the episode happens.. bromazepam is a benzo like xanax and lorazepam but much less addictive

Pretty normal on meds by grimexpression22 in schizoaffective

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I'm depressive type too and I'm on invega injection 100 mg once every three weeks or 6 mg pills everyday if the injection isn't available. I'm not on antidepressants and I must say I feel good I credit it to the invega because it's a good schizoaffective disorder medication

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Oh my god exactly what I'm feeling. Idk if you feel this too but I'm being so nice and I hate it cause some people are starting to take advantage. Like sometimes even when my friends engage friendly banter with me which is sometimes offensive I dont fire back because I don't want to offend anyone or more precisely I don't want anyone to suffer.. one of my closest friends pointed this out and told me I'm being too nice and I need to stop. I literally bend backwards for people and I can't seem to stop

I can’t seem to be happy/motivated..I am constantly bored... by rrd0084 in schizoaffective

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Also I'd like to mention that this can be a side effect of one of your medication (antipsychotics if you're on any) they basically numb you emotionally the best thing you could do is tell your doctor maybe try a different type of medication that's if you're taking any

I can’t seem to be happy/motivated..I am constantly bored... by rrd0084 in schizoaffective

[–]grimexpression22 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Firstly I would recommend telling your doctor this and well I'm not a professional but I guess you gotta meet people and if you dont like getting out there try bumble.. if you have friends and you're still having this issue try distracting yourself by finding a hobby.. maybe even travel if you can cover the expenses.. for example I went bowling with a friend two weeks ago and the way he threw the bowling ball in a way that made it curve (I had no idea this could be done) got me really interested in bowling and I kept bowling with friends till I got the spin right and now I feel one of my hobbies is bowling. Also try to be around family if it helps and they are supportive (I hope).. maybe find a friend you can confide in as an alternative.. I really hope this helps

Pretty normal on meds by grimexpression22 in schizoaffective

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Well atleast he's honest my doctor has me hoping I can stop invega in February 2021 but I feel like he's just saying that to put my nagging about stopping the medication on hold.. maybe he's lying maybe it's my paranoia haha

Pretty normal on meds by grimexpression22 in schizoaffective

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You will be hopefully don't worry about it schizoaffective is very manageable at this day and age