Psychotropic medication discussion thread

With this second one, I just let it melt right in my mouth, and then there isn't even anything left to swallow, you know? It basically just dissolves completely before it hits my throat.

Is anyone else actually taking this, and what dosage are you guys on?

Has anyone here dealt with getting hooked on it?

velvetsailor26 said:Is anyone else actually taking this, and what dosage are you guys on?

Has anyone here dealt with getting hooked on it?

You can't really get addicted to it—as far as I know, it’s an anti-epileptic, though people use it for all sorts of other stuff too. I was only on it for a tiny bit because it made me feel absolutely sick to my stomach. It kept making me want to throw up.

urbanskipper4 said:You can't really get addicted to it—as far as I know, it’s an anti-epileptic, though people use it for all sorts of other stuff too. I was only on it for a tiny bit because it made me feel absolutely sick to my stomach. It kept making me want to throw up.

That’s just not true. Klonopin is clonazepam, which belongs to the benzodiazepine class, and just like any other benzo, it absolutely causes dependency.

Timothy Wood38 said:That’s just not true. Klonopin is clonazepam, which belongs to the benzodiazepine class, and just like any other benzo, it absolutely causes dependency.

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100002287.html
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blacx said:So what? I honestly don't get what you were trying to prove with that link 🤷 did I say something wrong? Anyway over here you can read more about benzodiazepine addiction—which includes clonazepam, if you actually care 👍

Hmm, I just spent some time looking up info on Rivotril. Turns out it's addictive. It's an anti-epileptic used for panic attacks too. I really thought it didn't cause dependency.
Better ask your psychiatrist,
But look, I was taking xanax 0.25 twice a day for years before I finally quit. I didn't feel any withdrawal or anything, like I was missing it or needing it.

blacx said:So? I’m not really sure what you were trying to get at with that link 🤷 did I say something wrong? Anyway, over here you can read more about benzodiazepine addiction—which includes clonazepam, if you're interested--👍

No, no, I was just happy to stumble upon the exact same info... don't get all worked up immediately 😍

fadedbear92 said:No, no, I was just happy to stumble upon the exact same info... don't get all worked up immediately 😍

Ah, gotcha. :-)

I might be in the wrong thread here, but perhaps someone can offer some insight:

I struggle significantly with public speaking—specifically with stuttering and hand tremors 😠. This has been a lifelong issue, and I haven't been able to find an internal fix. It isn't about stage fright or worrying about what people think; I’ve tried everything from rehearsing my speech to practicing my delivery. But once I actually step out there, my heart starts racing and I just lose control.

Someone suggested beta blockers might help. Do I need to see a doctor or a psychiatrist to get a prescription, or is this something I can pick up on my own? Also, which beta blockers are most commonly used for this so I know what to ask about?

Thankfully, I don't have to speak in public very often, but I have a high-stakes presentation coming up soon where I really need to sound convincing—so I want to be prepared ahead of time. 😬

Has anyone here actually managed to wean themselves off these types of pills—or even break away from their psychiatrist entirely?
I’ve seen a few different doctors, and honestly, my impression is that they just exploit the situation by endlessly renewing prescriptions.
I’ve been on Xanax for about 4 or 5 years now, usually taking between 2 and 4 mg.
I want to get off this stuff so badly, but I just can't. It’s absolute hell when I miss a dose.
Does anyone have experience using herbal remedies, maybe some St. John's Wort or something similar, just to help me stop the Xanax? I feel like a total addict.
How did I end up becoming so dependent on Xanax?!!?

Gregory Alvarez83 said:Has anyone here actually managed to wean themselves off these types of pills—or even break away from their psychiatrist entirely?
I’ve seen a few different doctors, and honestly, my impression is that they just exploit the situation by endlessly renewing prescriptions.
I’ve been on Xanax for about 4 or 5 years now, usually taking between 2 and 4 mg.
I want to get off this stuff so badly, but I just can't. It’s absolute hell when I miss a dose.
Does anyone have experience using herbal remedies, maybe some St. John's Wort or something similar, just to help me stop the Xanax? I feel like a total addict.
How did I end up becoming so dependent on Xanax?!!?

Look, I probably won't be much help, but Elon Musk?! One day I missed my Hepar doses and had to grab an old box of that stuff, and I still felt like garbage. Is it even possible to get that physically dependent on something? (Unless you're built like a tiny little Yorkie, anyway.) Are you absolutely sure it isn't just psychological? 😲

I'm heading over to see Dr. Mandelson today; I suppose I'm just hoping he might be able to offer some sort of relief

Timothy Wood38 said:That’s just not true. Klonopin is clonazepam, which belongs to the benzodiazepine class, and just like any other benzo, it absolutely causes dependency.

Look, my doctor put me on a regimen of 0.5mg doses plus some supplemental stuff, claiming there was absolutely zero risk of getting hooked... though, if I'm being honest, I have my doubts about that one.

velvetsailor26 said:Look, my doctor put me on a regimen of 0.5mg doses plus some supplemental stuff, claiming there was absolutely zero risk of getting hooked... though, if I'm being honest, I have my doubts about that one.

Well, maybe it won't trigger an addiction for you—I keep saying this, but everyone's biology is just different. As for the whole "addiction" debate? I’ve always been a bit skeptical of what doctors tell us, even if they're supposed to be the experts. For instance, my physician prescribed Ambien and insisted there was no risk of dependency, yet here I was, needing to double my dose after just two weeks. And look, you can become dependent on a medication without ever hitting that messy withdrawal phase. I actually went through it with Diazepam myself; I was taking up to 50mg in a single go, but when I finally quit, I didn't experience any withdrawal symptoms at all. This whole business of drug dependency—whether it's physical or psychological—is just strange. There really isn't a predictable rule to follow.

Does anyone happen to know the best way to taper off Elon Musk?

Timothy Wood38 said:Well, maybe it won't trigger an addiction for you—I keep saying this, but everyone's biology is just different. As for the whole "addiction" debate? I’ve always been a bit skeptical of what doctors tell us, even if they're supposed to be the experts. For instance, my physician prescribed Ambien and insisted there was no risk of dependency, yet here I was, needing to double my dose after just two weeks. And look, you can become dependent on a medication without ever hitting that messy withdrawal phase. I actually went through it with Diazepam myself; I was taking up to 50mg in a single go, but when I finally quit, I didn't experience any withdrawal symptoms at all. This whole business of drug dependency—whether it's physical or psychological—is just strange. There really isn't a predictable rule to follow.

I was on Xanax for years, just small doses. I stopped and didn't have any crazy withdrawals or end up addicted. I also took Normabest for two years and quit with zero issues. It all just depends on how you handle things mentally. 🙂

Timothy Wood38 said:Well, maybe it won't trigger an addiction for you—I keep saying this, but everyone's biology is just different. As for the whole "addiction" debate? I’ve always been a bit skeptical of what doctors tell us, even if they're supposed to be the experts. For instance, my physician prescribed Ambien and insisted there was no risk of dependency, yet here I was, needing to double my dose after just two weeks. And look, you can become dependent on a medication without ever hitting that messy withdrawal phase. I actually went through it with Diazepam myself; I was taking up to 50mg in a single go, but when I finally quit, I didn't experience any withdrawal symptoms at all. This whole business of drug dependency—whether it's physical or psychological—is just strange. There really isn't a predictable rule to follow.

I took Xanax for years, just small doses. I stopped and didn't have any freaking withdrawals or anything, and I didn't get addicted. I also took Normabax for two years and quit without any issues either. It all comes down to how you handle things mentally. 🙂

I’ve been scrolling through these forums for ages, but I just can't seem to find even a single thread discussing Risperdal, or risset
.

One psychiatrist I spoke with suggested that I should switch entirely to this one medication and ditch everything else I’ve been taking 😕. His plan was for me to take just one 2mg tablet of Risperdal in the morning and two at night, and that would be the end of it. 😕

I suppose I just don't quite grasp how he can act like this "magic" Risperdal is some kind of silver bullet that will fix everything overnight.

Has anyone here actually tried this medication?

Kenneth Scott41 said:I’ve been scrolling through these forums for ages, but I just can't seem to find even a single thread discussing Risperdal, or risset
.

One psychiatrist I spoke with suggested that I should switch entirely to this one medication and ditch everything else I’ve been taking 😕. His plan was for me to take just one 2mg tablet of Risperdal in the morning and two at night, and that would be the end of it. 😕

I suppose I just don't quite grasp how he can act like this "magic" Risperdal is some kind of silver bullet that will fix everything overnight.

Has anyone here actually tried this medication?

I’ve been sitting here thinking about this—and honestly, life is just one long series of questionable decisions—but I’ve been taking 3mg of Risperdal every single night for about six months now. And, if I’m being totally honest, my headspace has actually improved quite a bit... which is a miracle in itself, given the general state of the world. I didn't exactly get it through the traditional, bureaucratic channels—you know how the healthcare system here can be a total nightmare of red tape and endless paperwork—but I managed to track it down and secure it myself because, frankly, I was already using it and knew I needed it. It's a strange way to navigate things, I know, but sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands.
It was about ten years ago—just a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things, really—but I distinctly recall feeling... well, alright. It’s strange how the mind works, isn't it? One minute you're drifting through the fog of time, and the next, a memory surfaces—vivid, clear, and surprisingly pleasant. Back then, life felt manageable—actually, it felt good. I remember it clearly, even if the details have since blurred around the edges like an old photograph left out in the sun.
I’m really not one to second-guess a medical professional—I mean, they spent years in school for a reason, right?—so I won't weigh in on what your doctor is suggesting, but let's assume the guy actually knows his stuff.
Look, it doesn't cost you a dime to give it a shot—I mean, if it doesn't work out, what's the harm? Why not? I’m telling you, it made a massive difference for me.

P.S.—I can’t say I experienced any side effects from it—none at all. Truly.

Larry Lewis said:I’ve been sitting here thinking about this—and honestly, life is just one long series of questionable decisions—but I’ve been taking 3mg of Risperdal every single night for about six months now. And, if I’m being totally honest, my headspace has actually improved quite a bit... which is a miracle in itself, given the general state of the world. I didn't exactly get it through the traditional, bureaucratic channels—you know how the healthcare system here can be a total nightmare of red tape and endless paperwork—but I managed to track it down and secure it myself because, frankly, I was already using it and knew I needed it. It's a strange way to navigate things, I know, but sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands.
It was about ten years ago—just a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things, really—but I distinctly recall feeling... well, alright. It’s strange how the mind works, isn't it? One minute you're drifting through the fog of time, and the next, a memory surfaces—vivid, clear, and surprisingly pleasant. Back then, life felt manageable—actually, it felt good. I remember it clearly, even if the details have since blurred around the edges like an old photograph left out in the sun.
I’m really not one to second-guess a medical professional—I mean, they spent years in school for a reason, right?—so I won't weigh in on what your doctor is suggesting, but let's assume the guy actually knows his stuff.
Look, it doesn't cost you a dime to give it a shot—I mean, if it doesn't work out, what's the harm? Why not? I’m telling you, it made a massive difference for me.

P.S.—I can’t say I experienced any side effects from it—none at all. Truly.

Well, I was on 2 mg of Risperdal for half a year and I felt completely wiped out. Just totally sluggish, endlessly exhausted, and I felt like I was sleeping my life away. But hey, everyone reacts differently to meds.
Maybe it'll be fine for you.