Update on my meds and paranoia

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My pdoc took me off asenapine (Saphris) due to issues with anger, and agitation and aggression.

Now for psych meds, I’m on 20 mg of Celexa (citalopram) and 20 mg of Zyprexa (olanzapine).

Good news is I’m no longer irritable or angry.

Bad news is it’s getting harder and harder to leave the house due to paranoia, and I’m very sleepy and unmotivated. No amount of sleep is enough to feel awake.

On the other hand, it’s only been several days so I might adjust.

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Olanzapine significantly decreases my paranoia.

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You’re lucky then. What dosage are you on?

When I’m online I wonder what the men are saying to each other about what I’m writing. When I watch tv, I wonder what they are saying about what I choose to watch. When I change clothes or shower, I feel like they’re judging my body. Etc etc…. It’s all day everyday

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Hopefully, given a bit more time, things will settle out better for you.

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I’m on 20 mg a day.

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Thanks @TreeTop

@TheCanuk , how long after starting olanzapine did your paranoia go away?

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I don’t remember exactly how long it took.

I went from being super paranoid about getting shot and super paranoid about people breaking into my house, to those things barely crossing my mind anymore.

It shouldnt take more then 2 to 4 weeks for it to start making a difference.

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Does it help you to tell yourself to be careful? When I was told to be careful it was always by someone hysterical so they weren’t capable of conveying the message of taking care. Very contrary words. I can tell myself to be careful and mean it, now. At least some of the time.

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Got it @TheCanuk . I see my pdoc in a couple weeks. Hopefully I’ll know by then.

@PinCushion Im always telling myself to be careful , too much so. It hasn’t helped yet

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Wait until you mean it.

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I take 10 mg zyprexa. I used to take 20 mg. I’ve gotten better a bit.

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Olanzapine works for me. I am now on 5 mg Olanzapine + 50mg Amisulpride. No positive symptoms with a little sedateness (sleep between11pm and 8am). a little weight gain (5-10 kg) . Hope you get rid of the paranoia soon.

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Good to see you on @LilyoftheValley . No particular advice for this thread. Just wanted to say hi.

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Hey @LilyoftheValley
I’m glad you are on the forum

Olanzapine is an effective drug

Good luck with everything

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