My meds were increased a few days ago and im zombified, no thoughts hardly. I feel like ive gone from thinking a lot to nothing, stillness, emptiness.
Previously to depot i had been thinking a lot about coming off depot but hubby talked me into having it
Was it worth it to feel like this
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Anyways i haven’t been on here hardly because im numb no thoughts ugh sigh my husband says i can’t have it both ways
yes. ive had it since hospital. i feel the best thing is to fill myself with something. i read. think while i read. radio. npr. tv. conversation if its at all possible for me.
Is your husband comfortable with you trying a different AP? That’s much better than stopping APs. What about your pdoc?
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I was getting angry and irritated for no reason so thats usually a sign my ap isn’t working well enough, so the dr and nurse have put it up this week
But my husband says this is the best med ive been on, he doesn’t want a different one sigh
I just had ennough and want to come off i cant cope being luke this
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I’ve been on meds that made me a zombie. It is tough. But, others around you think you are actually better while on it which means it’s not all bad. Please don’t give up. Keep taking this med. How long have you been on it?
@ZmaGal
I think a few years about 3
I just don’t think its worthwhile beingg a zombie on meds
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This increase sucks and before the increase it was hard going
Ask your husband to write you a letter describing what’s better about you while you’re on this med compared to other meds and compared to no meds. Ask him to be completely open and honest. It might help you see why you need it.
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I think you should be the one who decides what experience is worth it to you- I’m not saying go off meds entirely but if your own personal experience is reduced so much I think you have a right to advocate for yourself and try different medication options. Just because people see external changes doesn’t mean they see how bad it feels inside.
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Sorry hear you feel like this, seem like only option is try different medications that make you feel more comfortable.
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I always have poverty of thought/speech. It’s the way I’ve always been, so I’m used to it, but I wouldn’t want anyone else to deal with it. You probably need a better medication combination. The point is to not have Schizophrenia, not gain Schizophrenia features.
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I agree with you @SlowMotional those depots tends to give you sz symptoms.
@Ducky i would watch myself as the depot wears off, not to disturb your husband. Looks like he is the one whom decides. If it happends to agravate him, there’s no point into talking about your meds reduction.
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I know theres no point. I just have to accept im going be a bit zombie like and accept it. I couldn’t deal being off meds and its risky changing them. Schizophrenia sucks but have to live like this, my brain doesn’t work well enough
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I totally agree with you ducky cause psychosis = Hell. I somedays slso feel that my life is in stand still.
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Thanks @columbus i don’t feel so alone now , were all going through similar obstacles. Schizophrenia is bad as it affects everything in our lives
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At least the meds quieten my mind a little and give me some peace. I hear voices but i can handle them. I just want peace and quiet
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