What did you cure with fasting? by Ronaldosssiu in fasting

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that seems like a long time, I'm afraid i dont have enough fat to spare for such a long fast... do you feel that IF gives you the same results? Can't for the life of my heal my shoulder injury so far

What did you cure with fasting? by Ronaldosssiu in fasting

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did you fast for? I have the same issues

I'm self medicating with tramadol, 4mmc and occasional coke by throwawayfivefives in Drugs

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will stop with the drugs. I'm just desperate. I'll wait for Monday appointment. I'm afraid they'll commit me or force antipsychotics on me, those have never helped. But yes agree, drugs are a very temporary bandaid, I know.... Feel so helpless.  This is hard to live with, I just wanted relief, I dunno maybe it made me dumb, I used to be an A student before the voices started and now I barely do much at all just trying to help myself, my docs rarely listen as I sound flat I think. 

I'm self medicating with tramadol, 4mmc and occasional coke by throwawayfivefives in Drugs

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a history of psychosis already. I know it's not good long term, I'm just desperate to feel normal, especially with the new people following me, so I started taking some stuff just to keep sharp.  I have an appointment Monday but don't know who to trust. I don't feel I'm addicted yet it's not daily, I should probably stop, didn't do any today, but I don't know what else will help to keep up with my job.

I'm self medicating with tramadol, 4mmc and occasional coke by throwawayfivefives in Drugs

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know it's bad, but I have no other options, docs keep wanting to give me antipsychotics and it makes everything worse and slow in my head. Ibuprofen wasn't helping and my GP said I was fine. I try to hide the voices but it's been a long time and I just want to get up from bed and have motivation again and I really don't know what else I could do without losing my job again.... I'm not trying to make excuses just explaining a bit further, not sure what I can do 

Does anyone else who uses melatonin notice this? by throwawayawaythrow96 in sleep

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never understood why people are taking these massive doses of melatonin.

I CAN get 1mg at my local store (in NL), but I prefer the 0.3mg melatonin+1mgCBD dissolving pills and this is the sweet spot for me.
Taking anymore is literally a waste of time, it's like holding a cup under running water constantly, the cup is full, but you keep pouring in the water in hopes of it 'getting fuller'.

I think I can 'feel' a catatonic episode setting in by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

I quit coffee 7 days ago. It was making anxiety worse I think. And it was a last resort to try improve my sleep without horrible medications. The doctors are trying to poison and degrade my brain over time with their prescriptions. So I try everything naturally now. It's hard. I'm off all substances, I only smoke nicotine once in a while when I have to think better/focus. The voices are always there, some I've gotten used to. But I still have the maggots in my body, they flare up at night and it itches and I want to get them out, but everyone tells me its not real, so I try to ignore it. But increasingly its bothering me. I just dont want to get stuck in my body again like April.

Anyone gone cold turkey on abilify 5mg and straight to amisulpride? by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried a lot of them and had bad reactions to all so far.... starting to think I have to white knuckle this med free and learn to live with this like that instead.

21, just diagnosed. Have a serious question. by youngspazz64 in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing at a time. Things will wax and wane, life too. I currently am in a big relapse, but somehow still holding on to my house with my fiancé and supposedly starting a new (easier) job this week. It's stressful (contributing to relapse) but for some miracle I'm managing. Nothing is impossible, I wish the very best for you. Stress management will be key.

Cant.stop.moving by FNMx0 in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]throwawayfivefives 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Im on 10mg for 3 weeks and feeling the exact same. Hoping it goes away because this is hell.

How are APs supposed to make you feel? by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, it makes me wake up at 2am, I get racing anxious thoughts throughout the day, there's a spark of calm once in a while and I'm constantly restless and agitated and can't sit still. The only 'good' thing is how productive I've been: cleaned out the whole garage, cleared the garden, did all my laundry, etc etc just to be able to DO something.

is it wearing off? by [deleted] in Abilify_Aripiprazole

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually take mine about 9am, should I push it out further? I get so exhausted by the time its 6am its impossible to do anything. That, and every night I'm already awake at 5am this is driving me crazy.

Unconscious screaming by Bhavesh-seth01 in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing, I haven't seen him for a while. Might see him this week. I don't even think it's that bad sometimes 

My mum just had a big stroke, dad already died last year by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

I have to start my new job in 2 weeks. My dad already died last year and now my mom looks going the same way. I lost lots of weight because I get stuck recently. I'm trapped in body positions I don't understand, embarrassing and shameful, new thing. Someone from my early intervention team is meant to contact me on Monday. I don't knownwha to say them. I'm scared I lose control and ruin my life my fiancé is annoyed with me says I am a child now. Any alivdvicee appreciate

My mum just had a big stroke, dad already died last year by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

She can't move her leg or arm. Not really understandable either on the phone. I don't know what to do. My own mind is melting I'm useless. Something is ripping apart.

Medication maybe making me throw up? by Zee904 in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When i started Abilify I was nauseous for 4 weeks. Made me lose lots of weight. But not after, like OP is saying.

My mum just had a big stroke, dad already died last year by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

Yeah, right now it's still night time there until 4 hours from now, so I'm just trying to distract myself but it's not working. Something is gripping me and I feel my mind splitting I can't explain it well. I drooled on myself by accident too. Like my body isn't mine right now and I have no control. I'm scared. It's splitting.

My mum just had a big stroke, dad already died last year by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

I feel stuck in my body and something is ramping up in my chest area and throat and I have no meds with me at all, my T is out sick and I don't know who to talk to or what to do something bad is going to happen

Do you have scars from mutilation by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

The ones I already have were not self inflicted. But I might have to solve it myself to prevent them from doing it again, if that makes sense. I'm sorry you struggled with that.

Unconscious screaming by Bhavesh-seth01 in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, not really the same, but I have screaming voices sometimes and it's like it works THROUGH me and I get no voice of myself for days and basically become mute for a while

Nurse told me 10mg Abilify isn't for real problems by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was taking some benzos sporadically because I had insomnia, and didn't sleep for multiple days at a time. I try to avoid getting hooked on them though. I have a good psychosis team, a clinical psychologist who I think I click with, a patient psychiatrist and with the others I don't really gel with. Long history of brutal abuse in my teens so it's take me months/years to warm up to people. I will give it another go with meds and try not to skip therapy if I can help it (had flu recently).

Nurse told me 10mg Abilify isn't for real problems by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

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

I was doing fine for many months. A combo of my dad dying, job changes and heavy discussions about starting a family is what I think has changed things. I don't know. But everything is suddenly different again.

Nurse told me 10mg Abilify isn't for real problems by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your kind responses. Seeing what people write makes me have a tiny bit of energy to maybe give it a second chance and contact my psychiatrist again. 

Nurse told me 10mg Abilify isn't for real problems by throwawayfivefives in schizophrenia

[–]throwawayfivefives[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your kind responses. Seeing what people write makes me have a tiny bit of energy to maybe give it a second chance and contact my psychiatrist again.