Thank you to the makers of Zyprexa!! A little bit of weight gain is worth the mental calmness it gives me. My paranoia is almost completely gone. I hope everyone is having a good day. You all deserve it
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That’s so wonderful! Congrats on a good med for you!
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Thanks @melmel7 it’s definitely helping me unlike Abilify.
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I’m feelin’ good right now too. Wish I was still on Zyprexa but my psychiatrist says she thinks Invega injections are best for me.
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Glad you’re feeling better dude @anon21849028
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Why did your doc take you off Zyprexa? @anon21849028
She thought Invega would be better.
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But was Zyprexa working for you? You said you wish you were still on it. Docs usually only change the meds if something isn’t working. @anon21849028
It worked well for me but I have a habit of skipping and forgetting my meds though so those are some reasons why she put me on injections.
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Understandable @anon21849028
I love Zyprexa too. I’m glad it’s working so well for you!
In my case, I have been on disability since January 2015 because of crippling paranoia that was fueling bizarre delusions. I literally left the house 1-2 hours a week, always with my husband and not alone. My pdoc had told me that there was no AP that specifically targeted paranoia, so we just assumed I would always suffer with it. I’d already tried Abilify and Geodon but they didn’t help. When she changed me to Zyprexa from Haldol, I was paranoia-free after only six weeks, and it’s stayed gone. I am no longer disabled. It’s my miracle med. Sounds like it’s yours too! YAY!
If you’re careful with your eating, you don’t have to gain weight. I have been limiting to 1200-1400 calories a day since I started in mid-March and I have lost 28 pounds so far. I should be losing a steady two pounds per week with this calorie range, but sometimes it’s less. I just don’t want to gain! You have to be really dedicated, but it’s worth it!
Have a great day too - you deserve it! 
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