I cant feel pleasure so theres no release for stress apart from sleep. Only sleep gives me any relief. Going for a walk doesnt create any pleasure. I cant laugh or find things funny? Ive anhedonia and i think its severe. My body is constantly stressed and i feel nervous all the time. Its just a constant. I dont know if changing meds would help but ive had side effects on all of them so far
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I feel like coming off meds or trying a different antipsychotic? I cant live the rest of my life like this
I expect you all are familiar with my moaning about this i know
Is there a decent med to try with no weight gain, or anhedonia?
Different meds affect different people in different ways. What works for one person won’t work for another and what doesn’t work for the other person will work for the one.
In other words, there’s no harm in trying a different med and seeing if it works better than the one you’re currently on, but it won’t necessarily be the same as what works for someone else
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The thing is @LilyoftheValley i cant even handle emotions so thinking about it im probably best staying like this. Because i have schizophrenia and borderline, emotions are like my worst enemy a rollercoaster.
Im trying really hard to lose weight exercise this summer
Im doing my best its just really hard
Sorry for complaining
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It’s ok @Ducky . DBT helps people manage their emotions and gives distress tolerance skills. Is it possible to look into it and see if it’s available to you somehow?
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Im not sure if that would help with me because currently i have little amount of feelings. I mainly just feel stress. I do have coping skills i use like relaxation methods and distraction methods. I dont think theres anything else i can do. I have a very low stress threshold and i dont go out much really because its overwhelming with stress. I have some paranoia still etc that makes things harder. I just see family when i can but find that too much usually. I live a very reclusive life.
Thanks anyway @LilyoftheValley i hope you are doing ok still with your job and family, best wishes
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I feel ya there Ducky. Long bouts of anhedonia with social anxiety are my things. It sucks when the only thing you feel is stress and fear. Barely any pleasant feelings or excitement for weeks or months on end. Its like staring at a brick wall for hours brings the same amount of inner enjoyment as something considered a major happy life event. If that makes sense.
Hope you can work on it. Sooner or later youll feel something good again for sure.
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I understand Ducky. I wish the best for you
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Thanks for your support @Ozzyskits i really cant handle an emotional rollercoaster anyway. I think im just gonna stay on this med and persevere better the devil you know
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Stay positive @Ducky
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Thanks @Green you too
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The reason i regularly post about anhedonia and changes is because i often get frustrated and wonder if i should stay on my meds, but then i always come to the same conclusion.
I write things down in a special notebook but i forget to read it at times like this. I have trouble remembering things and retaining info
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