Because of my cold turkey getting off clozapine I feel very ill.Can’t sleep normally,usually in morning,and I mean 2AM awakenings.Also feel so out of my head.I packed my groceries yesterday without being typed in register,and i got that weird look from cashier.But I’m determined to stay on Risperidal.I was on it years ago and had no problems.Also I’m scared to be alone,that’s why I’m on this site at 4:37 AM and spending a large money on telephone calling people I haven’t heard in years.Also,I understand that only few people would understand my struggle,but I needed to say this.I used to be so calm on clozapine.
That’s rough that you’re having so much trouble sleeping. Hopefully your sleep pattern stabilizes once your body gets used to the med changes.
Could you ask your pdoc for a sleep aid?
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Why did you quit clozapine cold turkey?
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Dear @Moonbeam ,it’s like I used to have atom bomb,and now I have only hand grenade.I’m trying to stay only on Risperdal,because I had some palpitations from sleeping meds.
I had some blood problems.
OK. I see. So the pdoc told you to quit immediately? It was dangerous?
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Yes,at first sounded ok to me,because I thought I’ll be ok with sudden med change.
Oh, I see. Can you try drinking herbal tea that is soothing, like chamomile tea?
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I’m drinking so much of that,thank you.I think I have bladder problems with infection.It appeared i didn’t have to come off at all,but I couldn’t get my doctor for four days.
Were you finally able to see your doctor?
I sent her photo of my two blood works,and she said I’m not in life thretening situation.Via e mail.
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Problem is when I first started Risperdal years ago,I was off clozapine for six months.Now I’m on four mg,but some people here don’t understand I need more,like @Wave who quit talking to me,being my best pall.
Does your pdoc think the clozapine was causing agranulocytosys? Or is that unclear at this point?
It’s not dangerous,so i have to go this day 5 PM at my GP office.I hope she’ll give me full blood work,but I trust her in opinion.My psych dr is not my doctor,neither anyone of that clinic that I managed to go so fast.I was knocking in clinic center to all doors,and that was the only one I’ve got that fast.I will continue to go there for check ups.
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I’m making my chamomile tea 
.I look like crap from withdrawal.
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Thanks @Moonbeam and @Om_Sadasiva
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What time is it now where you’re at?
It’s 5.35 AM.I know I should be at sleep,but it probably will sort out of it’s own.
Just make sure you don’t accidentally fall asleep later in the day and miss your GP appointment. 
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Yes,I got reminder in phone.Oh,I must charge it.Thank you for mentioning.
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