Zyprexa really messes with my motivation

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I mean it really zaps away that part of my brain. I really struggle with motivation. I wish I could start fighting back against the deterioration that comes with not feeling to do anything such as lethargy etc…

I want to start exercising 3 times a week. I remember pre-sz I used to look forward to working out. I used to love pushing myself. Perhaps I’ve outgrown it?!

Maybe I need to shift focus from looking at my fat body and think of my overall health? Still I need to keep myself motivated…

How do you guys do it?

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Clozapine makes me sleep a lot and sedates me a bit.

In return I have less voices in the day.

It’s part of the trade off.

I do have to say that Wellbutrin helps to feel emotions again. Before I was taking it I was more lethargic and lazy.

Have you tried it before?

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I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks so I can’t take that drug. I wish I could though. It does a lot for add symptoms. I suspect I have a mild case of add.

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I guess it’s about low dopamine the lack of motivation.

I think you need to find the right balance. It’s a quest.

Coffee helps me as well.

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I don’t want to start drinking too much coffee as I used to do before. Anything that stimulates me makes me super addicted. I have an addict personality when it comes to stimulants. And it ramps up my anxiety and messes with my stomach.

I used to drink 8-10 cups a day and now I only drink one cup every morning.

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What does your pdoc say when you say you lack motivation? That you just have to live with it?

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I haven’t brought it up with him. I’ll do it next time but I have an appointment from a year from now. Also pdocs around here don’t bother with overall health when you are on disability – as long as psychotic symptoms are in check. They just want to know if you are av danger to yourself or society.

Does Wellbutrin help you focus? Does it help with motivation? How long have you been on it?

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I’ve been on it since 2020. It just activates me. I feel more encouraged to go for walks and do things. On the other hand it can make you a bit anxious, but in my case it’s a positive anxiety.

I also used to have suicidal thoughts and they disappeared on it.

That’s bad practice that you only see a pdoc once a year and that they don’t care about your wellbeing but just safety in general.

I see my pdoc every 4-6 weeks and even now abroad we’ll have a video consultation.

Do you take a multivitamin? I found that mine helps as well with my energy levels.

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Yes, I have a multi mineral and it helps a tiny bit with energy levels.

Yeah, docs are really reluctant to prescribe anything around here. They are concerned about safety first. They don’t care about overall well being.

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lurasidone is good antipsychotic that helps in keeping me motivated. i also take atomoxetine which boosts my motivation and make me energetic.

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Do you have adhd? How were you before treatment?

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no i don’t have ADHD i only suffer from cognitive decline related to my schizophrenia disease. i take low dose of it to help improve my cognition (memory, attention) and it does work for me. and i found that it gives me motivation and make me alert and vigilant also make me have good mood.

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Guilt motivates me.

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How? I don’t understand.

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I think wellbutrin has been a real good drug for me in regards to ambition, also in my mood. I think it works by increasing dopamine.

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I’m on zyprexa. I started taking sarcosine lately. It seems to help some with energy and motivation.

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I have a lot of supplements and I don’t want to add another one because it’s not healthy popping too many pills. The liver might get messed up.

Do you think sarcosine is worth it?

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Yes, definitly.

I don’t think it affects liver negative. Sarcosine is sort of a derivate of amino acids. Amino acids are natural to the body and well tolerated.

I take 1000mg in the morning. I tried taking 2000mg with a second dose in evening, but I think it disrupts sleep. But even with 1000mg only in the morning makes a noticable difference.

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Ok, I’ll look into it. It’s kinda expensive where I live so I’ll buy it when I get some money.

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Zyprexa makes me crave sweets and feel mildly depressed. I also sleep a lot when I am on it. Zyprexa is not just horrible for me, but it’s a pretty grey world when I am on it.

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