Psychosis Thread - Page 70

[Fog] · 03-02-2010, 12:09 PM

Abernethy - welcome to RYL and to the thread! Feel free to post here any time, and if there's anything that you want to talk or vent about, you can always PM me. I am sorry to hear about everything that you have gone through. I hope that things have stabilised for you now and that your illness does not stop you from enjoying your life. xx

Steel Maiden · 03-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Abernethy, welcome. If you want to chat, PM me. I have paranoid schiz too so I guess we could talk about that together. I've tried Clozapine and Amisulpride before.

Hannah, I agree, reading about mental health can be strangely helpful.

tamobhuuta · 03-02-2010, 10:30 PM

hi Abernethy :)

Steel Maiden · 04-02-2010, 09:37 AM

Hi Tash. Have you tried taking something sedating and sleeping for the whole day? That sometimes helps me.

Bear · 04-02-2010, 11:38 AM

Thanks for the kind words, sorry I'm a bit out of it atm, I'll try to write more later.
I told my CPN I've been feeling down, I'm seeing the psych next wednesday. And I'm going to try writing a to do list, thankyou :)

Steel Maiden · 04-02-2010, 01:05 PM

Its ok Bear. I hope that you can be honest with your psych. Good luck with writing the list.

consequential · 05-02-2010, 01:48 AM

Hi all.Abernethy im on amisulphide too.And to others ,I cant ask what is real to those around me because it is those people who are causing me to question what is real.Im trying to create a cocoon to escape.Last night was pretty bad.I dont want to feel like that again.I think Im dependant on medication now at this stage.Im afraid.

consequential · 07-02-2010, 01:11 AM

I scared everyone away

Feeling very shaky ,I usually am fine ,dont like this at all.Supposed to be changing meds but Im afraid of what will happen.

[Fog] · 07-02-2010, 05:44 PM

You didn't scare me away!

Have you told your CPN/ psych that you are feeling like this? When will you change meds? Don't be afraid - your psych knows what s/he is doing. Just make sure you are honest about everything that is going on, even though it's hard.

consequential · 08-02-2010, 02:18 AM

I felt fine when I was talking to her.It was after my appointment I started to go down ,its cos I had to lower my meds.I upped them again and am too worried to change to the other med.It didnt agree with me b4 ,but I am desperate because of the weight gain.

[Fog] · 08-02-2010, 05:49 PM

Ah I see what you mean, I get terrified about that too. I'm not sure what meds you are on, but I'm guessing it's APs as they are bad for weight gain. But there are some out there that don't have this side effect, so it's worth speaking to your psych about it x

consequential · 08-02-2010, 08:20 PM

Thanks! Im on solian and seroqual/Im supposed to be changing to invega or paliperidone ,which is a new drug.I tried it b4 and was zonked from it.Im going to chance it again when Im more stable.

Steel Maiden · 09-02-2010, 11:10 AM

Reallifetime, I hope that you can find the right med for you.

Hugs to all.

I am feeling not too bad today, except that Uncle Paranoia is hanging around over my shoulder.

Voices aren't that bad atm but that's probably because I'm listening to music.

I'm currently helping out at my Dad's office. I would rather be studying instead tbh.

My Mum and I are talking again and we seem to be on ok terms.

I am not feeling violent right now, but this morning I felt like killing. Yesterday was a bad Kill Day.

Steel Maiden · 09-02-2010, 11:10 AM

How is everyone?

consequential · 10-02-2010, 01:00 AM

Im good upped my meds.How are you ,glad you are talking to your mother ,dont know the history but its good nonetheless
I am wondering on my schziophrenic diagnosois and wondering who is right.Though I could go off meds after 4 years but its obvious I cant .Might be on them the rest of my life ,if things dont improve.

10-02-2010, 08:34 AM

i'm ok. i'm not sure what's in my head and what's real anymore. been having some strange memory lapses, confusion, and what most people would consider strange thoughts, i'm not sure if it's really a big deal. sometimes i think i was born to be this way and that i have to stop trying to be normal if i want to be happy. i've pretty much stopped talking, which i'm not sure if that's good or bad in the long run. i'm much more stable than before, i think anyway.

i'm glad you're feeling better steel.

[Fog] · 10-02-2010, 10:27 AM

RealLifeTime - how are you feeling on your new meds? I know it's a distressing thought thinking about being on meds indefinitely, but the most important thing is your stability and happiness.

Frozen - I'm glad that you are feeling more stable at the moment, but please don't think that you are born to be this way though. I know it's so tiring having to try all the time, but things can and will get better.

Steel - I'm really glad to hear that things are ok with you and your mum! That's great news. I hope it continues that way. Hope that the paranoia and thoughts of killing lessen for you.

consequential · 11-02-2010, 12:18 AM

Havent started them yet ,am waiting till maybe the wkend .Hope everybody is feeling better.

Steel Maiden · 11-02-2010, 10:54 AM

Reallifetime - I hope that things improve for you. I know the feeling of doubt and the horrible feeling that you'll be on meds for the rest of your life, I may have to be on meds for the rest of my life too.

Hannah, thank you so much, I'm sorry for not replying to your PM but I temporarily have no internet at home so I can only use the internet at work and when I'm at work I really shouldn't be on RYL, so I only pop in to reply to a few posts. Sorry. I will reply to it when I get my internet back.

Frozen, thank you. I hope that things will improve for you too. It is hard when the thoughts and consciousness get blurred.

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I saw my Mum last night and she was...weird. From reading a textbook about psychiatry, I think that she has moderate depression and/or bipolar II traits....I don't know what to do except alert her GP when I see her next.

Last night I was exhausted =/ don't know why. I slept for ages and now I am tired as a result of sleeping too much. I will try to sleep less tonight, six hours should be just about right. I am at work and I don't want to be here.

[Fog] · 11-02-2010, 04:00 PM

Don't worry, just reply whenever you are able to and have time.

Well done for coping so well with seeing your mum last night, that's really great. I think you're right, the only thing you can do is mention it to the GP, but your mum can only get help with it if she wants help, unfortunately. Hope you have a better night's sleep tonight xx