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.
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 ■■■■■.
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
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.
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.
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…
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)