For those on medication continuously. How long have you been stable without relapse while medicated? Also has anyone had a relapse while on medication and which medication was it?

Medications
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I am thinking about going into the workforce again but I am scared of another relapse. I am medicated on 6 mg of invega but I am terrified of relapse even while on meds.

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I’ve been stable without relapse on Abilify for about 10 years. Previously I would relapse monthly on seroquel.

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I been on invega for 2 and half years and had mild breakthrough symptoms that only lasted for 3 days when I was super stressed. I’ve been without positives for a year straight afterwards.

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I relapsed on Invega once. I have been on Invega for 4 years. The relapse happened around the world cup and started with a dream. Maybe I excited myself too much. Maybe the dream messed with my emotions. Maybe I got a bad injection. Before Invega, I was on Zyprexa for about 16 years but I was working and I did not like to take my meds and work situations and dealing with people stressed me out plenty.

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I just want to add to the discussion that stress really contribute to worsening of my condition so therefore I have chosen not to join the workforce ever.

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don’t force yourself to join the workforce. But if it makes you happy then do it.

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I’ve been on clozapine for fifteen years or so not had a relapse but could not work because of breakthrough symptoms and anxiety. I would give work a try and see how you get on . What job do you fancy

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shelly just like you I realized that I just couldn’t fit into a workplace because of the severity of my symptoms. But I’m sorry for you that you just like me didn’t stand a chance.