I can't tolerate any antipsychotic, I'm desperate

Yea I was gonna say, idk if anyone mentioned it but have you tried an antidepressants before? Suicide ideation sounds like more of a problem for antidepressants than an antipsychotic.

An antipsychotic may make life a bit harder at first in some ways, but not usually to the point of suicidal thoughts I think. Maybe the real problem is underlying depression to which ap’s are just the straw that broke the camels back.

Wishing you luck in figuring this out bro :pray:

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I’m right there with you man. I think about it most days. In my case I don’t think it’s the APs, not directly at least, I think it’s just a quality of life thing. This disease is a ■■■■■.

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Yes, I tried antidepressants before but it didn’t work. I’ll see what I do, maybe I’ll change my psychiatrist. Thank you :slightly_smiling_face:

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Yes, it really is a nightmare. Hopefully the new antipsychotics that hit the market this year work well.

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Oh I see dude. Hmm I haven’t tried them either but my doctor recommended them. Np praying you’ll find a solution :pray:

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Here’s to Evenamide being as effective in chronic schizophrenia as it is in TRS :clinking_glasses:

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Sorry to hear u can’t tolerate antipsychotics maybe u r having negative symptoms

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@anon49614373

Im trying to overcome suicidal ideation since starting aps ive had suicidal ideation

For the past 6 months i have been practicing a more positive mental attitude and keep telling myself NO I WONT END IT, its working giving myself some positive mental love and acceptance. Its in the mindset as well and you have to put in the work practicing but i don’t currently have any suicidal ideation for several weeks now.

So NO your not going to end it, your a grafter, a survivor, your strong and your strength will see you through this!!

Nb antipsychotics and antidepressants didn’t work for suicidal ideation with me either

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Saphris is a newer drug. It works for me. I take it with lithium and lamictal as well. It’s working out.

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You could ask your doc about Caplyta. It is a newer med. I switched from Abilify to Caplyta a couple of years ago and it lifted some of the fog I was dealing with.

The med that has helped me the most regarding depression is Effexor XR. I was prescribed it for social anxiety but it has definitely helped with my mood.

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My last pdoc wanted me to try Wellbutrin for low level depression. Just a small amount of it. I just wish I’d get over something in my life that made me upset for about a year now. I should be over it by now. :frowning:

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I also take wellbutrin and it helps with my suicidal ideation.

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Have you tried therapy?

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I’ve been through 8 therapy sessions (out of 12). It’s gone by fast. The therapist is very good and I’m determined to do an in-person event, at something, before our 12th session. It will be a milestone. I was supposed to do an art class yesterday, but we got 25 cm of snow…

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I have got the same problem, and my pdoc refuses me “Spravato” for my chronic sadness because i have a SZ diagnosis (they are scared i will have a bad experience)

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We don’t have caplyta in Argentina yet. But my psychiatrist told me that it blocks dopamine too, there is not much difference.

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I take generic prolixin…fluphenazine…an older med but I love it.

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Don’t you have depression with that medication?

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not at all…it’s wonderful…I lost all my weight on this med. no sexual side effects , no side effects whatsoever.

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Does Clozaril block dopamine too?

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