Does the time it takes to relapse of off antipsychotics get shorter each time you try?
I’ve been told by my CPN that relapses get worse each time.
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Mine got worse but we’re all different.
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Was that each episode got worse and also reduced time to relapse?
In my case it has been dose dependent. Like if I was on 10mg it would take longer then if I were on 5mg when I quit.
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Do you mean you’re trying to relapse or trying to go off meds?
It’s definitely gotten quicker and worse for me. As soon as the AP gets out of my system I become psychotic
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You seem obsessed about getting off meds. I get obsessive when I am on low doses or off meds, I think I had a form of ocd when off meds.
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Is it all you are thinking about all day? If so its a an issue, let your Dr know.
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@Aziz is right.
Not only can your psychosis get worse, but my first pdoc told me each time you quit your meds and then restart them they can become less effective each time, meaning you have to take a higher dose. Quit too many times and they may not work at all.
You can try going off your meds but you’re playing with fire. If you are stable and the side effects are minimal or non-existent that stick with them. There are far more stories on the Internet of people going off their meds and having a bad experience than those who quit and have a good experience. Sometimes it takes years to relapse, others times its almost immediately. Everyone is different.
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Yeah it is my main thought throughout the day. I have always been obsessive.
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I would be happy if it took years… but am starting to realise the situation I’m in.
Yes, but once you relapse you might have to take even more medication than you do now to get better and remain stable. Based on all your posts something tells me you wouldn’t like that.
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Yeah you’re right I definitely wouldn’t. My life wouldn’t be worth living.
Don’t be so obsessed with being on medication, it’s not a big deal except in your own head, a super majority of adults in the USA are on prescription drugs (66%)…
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When I tried 3.75 mg Olanzapine for a few days I felt slightly weird and was wondering if that was a start of a relapse?
I had a similar obsession that I wouldn’t take enough drugs so I would be able to work. That has caused me a lot of trouble with my health because of insomnia issues. Or that is I was convinced that my mental health was better than it really was and that I could get by on less drugs.
Taking 5mg isn’t such a bad situation. There are many things you still can do.
I guess the trick is to not focus on the fact that things aren’t quite the way they used to be.
3.75 mg…yes it is possible. We are all different, but if your body feels weird it is a way to let you know that something is wrong. I don’t take 3.75 no more, but back on 5mg. Have to factor in getting proper sleep, and 3.75 might be just a little too light to get the sleep I need.
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I have a physical disability and I have to be on meds. If I do not take meds, I would have to expect a really, really bad time. My legs won’t extend and go stiff, and my energy level will be rock bottom. I basically need the medication to survive.
That being said, no shame in taking meds. I know my meds save my life although it sucks taking them.
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Trying to get off of medication. I’ve had two episodes and one relapse
Yeah I think I do need to accept that things aren’t as they were. I still hope to get better one day, even though I know it’s not likely
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Yeah you’re right. I just find it difficult to accept that it’s really happened to me.
Yeah same here. My attention has switched from getting off meds to stabilisation. Getting enough sleep, getting good nutrition and generally try to do things that are good for my mental health. I admit I am struggling so I can aknowledge that the time hasn’t been right to try and get off meds, but my best chance is to get stable.