Used to feel great, nearly manic when I was psychotic. Used to look forward to each new day…waking up was a new adventure, my psychosis was very grandiose and narcissistic albeit unhealthy. How does everyone deal with the post psychotic depression/negative symptoms? They suck. I used to be a bright, intelligent individual (not to sound conceded) now I feel like I’m slow, almost autistic lol. Any med’s/tips for coping?
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Amisulpride is used on low doses for negative symptoms, ask your doctor!
Takes time you can reshape your mind. Turns out being smart isn’t really all that necessary. It’s almost hazardous for the Sz mind.
Good luck man. You can get your intelligence back.
Post psychotic depression does suck. It feels strangely empty and quiet up in my head when the voices go away and I sort of miss them. Then I get depressed after that. What to do about it? Distract myself with a good book or sleep the hours away. Get out into nature. Enjoy my coffee breaks. Talk with my husband or email my mom or whatsapp my sister. The depression does eventually lift.
I take amisulpride in a fairly high dose - 600mg - and my negative symptoms have improved, but on a lower dose, lower than 400mg, they don’t go away. I suppose each person needs a unique dosage!
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