That can function even if it’s just getting by without taking an antipsychotic
I’d go completely nuts after a week without an AP.
I really don’t know how it’s possible?
Our brain chemistry must be all different
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I wish I could live without an antipsychotic but every time I quit taking them I ended up back in the psych ward.
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It is. You see it with the meds too, only some people can get by on each medication.
I guess everybody with certain struggles would like to have more than they have. I’m lucky enough to function in a part time job, but I sure dream about getting off meds.
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I’d be so skinny without these meds
But the harsh reality is that I’ll be on these meds for life
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I can go about 7 hours from taking my AP before I start feeling ill.
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Same. I’m very quick to careen.
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I’m older so there’s that but I have to say I’m improving. More motivation. On lowest clinical dose of meds. No. Not going to stop anytime soon but things definitely have changed for me from a series of events. Got a fitness tracker. Set some goals and work towards them.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s been a long and tough journey but I’m getting there and there’s things like diet and exercise which can make big differences to our lives. Then there’s the negs. It’s hard work but routine helps. Making lists. Setting small goals.
I know it’s tough but the little things build up over time and as someone who is doing really good at the moment I have to say it’s worth the effort. You don’t just start running marathons with sz but you can improve things for some simply by some regular and postive things like exercise and the diet…
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I sometimes still have a strong desire to quit meds, but the fact is that my symptoms get worse until they are unbearable.
I’m stuck on the max dosis of Invega, low dose clozapine and Wellbutrin. It sucks.
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I sometimes try to reduce my meds and always end up in the psych ward. I can’t imagine what I would be like if I completely went off them.
I’m glad that things are getting better for you @rogueone
I’ve been really sticking to a lower carb diet and am losing some more weight also
It’s difficult for me to exercise a whole lot but I have been tracking my steps through my smart watch
I am due to see a brand new psychiatrist soon and who knows maybe she’ll reduce my meds a bit as well
I’ve been feeling pretty stable as of late
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As soon as I miss a single dose symptoms flare up.
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I lost all my extra weight on my med, generic proixin…no sexual side effects either…which is essential to me. so happy on my meds…no reason to stop.
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I can remember how it feels like without meds, the world seems more vivid (normal). But I’ve been on them for years now so I’m almost starting to forget. Kind of sad.
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