Ok, I understand your analogy. My brain is trying to get out because it was so used to it’s environment even though it was dangerous
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has it changed any? has it leveled off? are you ok?
@Winterblues
I’m a newbie here. So be gentle.
I went off meds a few times and it didn’t work out well. Since I like my freedom I just take the meds.
But it’s important to get on meds that work the best with fewest side effects.
Be careful going off Klonopin if you’ve been on for more than a few weeks. It can lead to seizures and some serious nervousness, like panic.
Your friends here made some good suggestions. One I liked and I think is wise is talk to your doc about trying something different. Nutcase
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No one likes the side-effects of meds. If we all had a choice none of us would take them, obviously. But I’ve been taking meds for 38 years and to me and most others, it’s a trade off. Simply put, taking meds keeps me out of the hospital. Plain and simple. I think almost everyone goes through the same feelings when they first start taking meds. It really feels like the meds change your personality, they make you feel lethargic, and in my experience, I thought at first that medication made me worse, rather than better. It took me a couple of years to get used to them. Maybe even 3 or 4 years.
But starting years ago, I got so used to the side-effects that I don’t even notice them anymore.
I wish there were better treatments to but as of 2019, medication is all we have that is proven to work.
If you are on these forums for years as I have been you will see that very few people with schizophrenia can function well without medication. Very few; it’s the minority. And if you do some outside research on schizophrenia on the numerous websites on it, you will see that the biggest cause of relapse is being non-compliant when it comes to taking meds.
For most schizophrenics, meds are a necessary evil.
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I’ve found in my experience that the more I cooperated with the doctors and took my meds the better my life started to become and the less painful the whole ordeal of labeling, powerlessness, stigma, fear and delusions were. I believe nature is nurturing enough to encompass the entirety of all the positions in human suffering.
yes @gobeyond I took my medicine. I’m ok, just tired. I haven’t cleaned in days. The higher dose, and new Remeron is causing me to neglect household chores
@nutcase thanks, and welcome to sz dot com. I appreciate the feedback, thanks.
@77nick77 I do experience those beginning effects because I think I’m finally on something that works, I just have to get used to it, and deal. I don’t want to relapse any more, thanks,
@DireStraightsJacket I see where you are coming from, thanks for taking the time help.
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ok thats good i thought it was worse. but glad you are ok.
work on yourself, make it better,be patient, don’y give up, you are loved…
@nutcase I am glad you joined the forum…
I just never expected going through psychosis constantly and getting “dumber” when will I catch a break?
A bunch of white grapes on a vine with a seed. The bitterness and sweetness at the same time. Washed down with a cup of Gatorade. Ahh childhood. Had to say something positive. I am strong and I take each and everyone of your advice and support. I will get through this. Beating the negative thoughts and triggers.
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Staying positive is hard when the meds have such awful side effects, but staying strong and looking forward is necessary. I’m proud of you for trying so hard.
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Thank you @LED 1515
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