Has anyone came off of invega sustenna?

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according to this graph of invega, it could take many motnhs before it is cleared from the system:

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The change in perception when I was put on Invega was like a pillow being used to suffocate my brain, if that makes any sense.

The emotions returned within 2 months.

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Currently wanting to switch from invega back to prolixin

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Hi naerā€¦ how does invega make u feel?

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Flacid soft loss the enjoyment of an important thing

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invega is deadly. It never goes away for me. its poisen

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Can u elaborate more shane are u currently taking invega or did u stop? What kind of issues are u having

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Ey bro i also took my last shot of invega during october final weeks and i obly took 2 shots and i was misdiagnosed as well i was wondering more about what u feel and u can also ask me questions i heard it goes off your system after 150- 300 days

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For how long did you guys experience better overall health after quiting invega sustenna? 1 month or more?

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well its been about 5 months since my last injectionā€¦ anhedonia is still present though its not as extreme as when i first started taking invegaā€¦ i definitely notice it everydayā€¦ i guess i feel depressed in the sense that i feel empty and not really in tune with whats going on with realityā€¦ i dont feel sad however but its like my soul is sick or somethingā€¦ i still have sexual issues that havent went away and i have low sexual arousal even though my testosterone levels are normalā€¦ i feel like my cognitive ability has gotten a little worseā€¦ im not sure if its like i have depersonalization but its like life doesnt feel natural and im actung slower then i use toā€¦ basically life kinda sucks now but im still blessed with supporting family and friends and my job has allowed me to teliworkā€¦ i can function but its like living a fulfilled live right now feels impossible. But hey i hope fully dont got that much longer to go before i return to normal

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Just wanted to give u guys an update its been alot better since quitting invega and my life is back on trackā€¦ no anhedoniaā€¦ sexual functions have returnedā€¦ i feel emotions rip to those who died in that church shootingā€¦

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I also got a shot of this medication (just one, itā€™s been 4 weeks) and Iā€™m experiencing severe lack of feeling (anhedonia) and terrible sleep problems. Vitamins and eating healthy helped a little for me, but not much. Itā€™s hard to counteract the effects of this drug.

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Has anyone been able to do anything to help them sleep with the side effects of invega sustenna? I tried benedril, melatonin, and a doctor prescribed me trozodone but it doesnā€™t give me the sleep I desperately need.

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Hereā€™s what I used to help my situation.

Causes of psychosis:
Neurotoxins: Alcohol, THC, caffeine, Nicotine, Sugar
Excess caffeine (and/or a caffeine allergy)
Food allergies
Candida overgrowth
Excess free radicals
Electrolyte imbalance
Lack of sleep and stress
Vitamin deficiencies or imbalances
Magnesium deficiencies
Lack of Omega 3 fatty acids
Heavy metal poisoning or Toxins

Counteracting Invega Sustenna: (a Dopamine and Seratonin Uptake Inhibitor)

Theory: Flood the body with dopamine and serotonin which will counteract the Dopamine and Seratonin Uptake Inhibitors or receptors in the brain.

Conclusion: Worked a little.

Diet:
Healthy Food ā€“ Wheat grass fruit smoothies, Protein, Probiotics, Garlic

Supplements:
5HTP
Sam-E
Vit C (not ascorbic acid)
B complex
Extra niacin
GABA
Fish oil (Omega 3)
Coconut Water (electrolytes)
Vit D3 (liquid)
Vit E

Increase Seratonin with:
Psychotherapy
Positive thoughts
meditation
Exposure to bright light (3000 lux)
Exercise
Sleep (CBD helps)
CBD oil (tincture or vape oil)

Dopamine:
L-Tyrosine (pill or food)
Reduce Stress
Decrease Sugar
Decrease Caffeine
Get a routine schedule
Magnesium Citrate (not oxide)
Anti-oxidants

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You might try L-theanine.

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I donā€™t actually have schizophrenia. I was misdiagnosed because I was in the hospital for other reasons. The sleep has gotten a little better since I stopped taking benydral, but itā€™s difficult for me to get up and do daily tasks without feeling helplessly depressed from the invega I was given a shot of because they thought I was schizophrenic.

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How did they misdiagnosed a schizophrenia? Were you psychotic?

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I wouldnā€™t be so sure that the depression is caused by the invega - they actually use it for treatment of depression in many cases I believe. The depression might be from other issues in your life - have you talked to your psychiatrist about the depression you feel?

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The diagnosis was transferred from another hospital that misdiagnosed me because I was hallucinating from something. Mainly an overload of stress from my roommates and school, lack of sleep, drug use, alcohol, etc. It was very brief,

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