Posts by fadedbear92

Chloe Roberts2 said:That doesn't actually give me any answers at all. So, thanks for nothing, I guess.

Let me be crystal clear: can Risperdal be prescribed for acute psychosis?

Honestly, I’m starting to get really anxious here, and I would truly appreciate a straight answer on whether Risperdal is used for treating acute psychosis. It’s incredibly important to me because, frankly, I’ve lost all confidence in my doctor.

There’s a chance my psychiatrist lied to me about my diagnosis; she once told me I was perfectly healthy and just had a behavioral disorder. So now I'm left wondering—is this whole "acute psychosis" thing just another lie too?

Chloe Roberts2 said:Can Rispolept actually be used to treat acute psychosis?

I guess a little seed of doubt started growing in my mind after reading through a certain thread, so I did a bit of digging online, but I couldn't find anything suggesting that Rispolept is a standard go-to for acute psychosis. Honestly, I’ve reached a point where I don't really trust that my psychiatrist is giving me the full story, and my mom won't even touch the subject, so I'm basically left guessing on my own.

Back when I was seven years old, I fell ill, and they put me on Rispolept and Akineton, telling me at the time that I was experiencing acute psychosis. Since then, though, I feel like I've been fed a steady stream of conflicting, half-baked, or just plain incomplete information, which has pretty much nuked my trust in both psychiatry and my own mother.

Paul Newman5 said:Because they aren't the ones swallowing the pills; we are. Some doctors are just stuck in their own egos, convinced they’re infallible. I've been there. Last year, I was on LVMH for nearly two months and dealt with a hundred side effects, including suicidal thoughts I'd never had before. My doctor wouldn't budge, insisting it was the perfect fit for me. I stopped immediately once I saw what it was doing to my head and found a new doctor. Even my current one didn't believe me about gaining weight from Lennon, but I stood my ground until she finally pulled it. There are good doctors and there are bad ones. If you're suffering for six months straight just because a doctor decided so, the only answer is to find a new doctor. That's my take.

Eric Mitchell55 said:Cymbalta 90mg - 1,0,0
Helex 0.5mg - 3x1
Haldol 2mg - 1,0,2
Akineton 2mg - 1,0,0 + 1 prn
Prazina 25mg - 3x1 + 1 prn

Drug. Honestly, I could probably start selling these pills on the side at this rate.
Also, the Haldol is hitting me hard—I am just incredibly sleepy.

Haldol 2mg - 1,0,2

Prazina 25mg - 3x1 + 1 pp

Larry Lewis said:I called my primary care doctor today to get a refill on my Seroquel 300 XR—which I've been taking for quite a while now—and she just tells me I've been on it too long and that the medication is way too expensive. She flat-out refused to write the prescription without even suggesting a generic alternative! It’s ridiculous. I have a psychiatrist's recommendation for this specific med, and I’ve been steady on it for about two years; usually, she doesn't give me any trouble, but now she's just digging her heels in.

I know there have been some shifts in how the healthcare system works lately, but I find it hard to believe a GP can just deny a prescribed medication without even mentioning a cheaper option—just a straight-up refusal.

Has anyone else dealt with this? Is this becoming a thing?

Dennis Cook78 said:There’s definitely a difference, and if anything, we should be drawing even sharper lines between them since those two traits seem to bleed into one another more and more every day. Have you ever noticed how people who claim they "don't care what anyone thinks" often come off as incredibly self-assured, while everyone conveniently forgets to mention they're actually just being arrogant and obnoxious? It doesn't take much brainpower to tell someone exactly what you think of them, and honestly, that’s usually the go-to move for people with limited intellectual depth. What's funny is that the higher up someone climbs on the corporate or academic ladder, the more people tend to misinterpret that attitude as someone simply being a strong, independent individual with a "real personality."

I think I see where most people struggle. They are terrified of becoming "irrelevant" or losing their sense of "purpose," and that’s really where the insecurity kicks in. They can't quite wrap their heads around the brutal simplicity of life because it doesn't fit into this manufactured sense of purpose or the endless checklist of goals they feel forced to hit. They're scared of what might happen if everyone finally realized that none of those arbitrary rules actually hold any weight. They worry about what "everyone else" will say.

At the end of the day, we have to stick to the basic rules of civilized behavior; it’s essentially the only social contract we have to live together in a functional society. That’s why I’m not questioning core values like accountability or decency—those are non-negotiable.

Dennis Cook78 said:When you mentioned not being too suggestible and just being yourself, I took it to mean a general resistance toward anything anyone suggests, whether they're a friend or a stranger, regardless of how good the idea is. If that's not what you meant, then I am honestly thrilled to be talking to someone so objective!

You really ought to avoid conflict at all costs, unless you're dealing with survival situations or constant, direct attacks. Take that situation with the manager, for example; trying to push back could easily result in you getting saddled with even more work just so they can shut you down and shift the blame onto you. Of course, there is a massive difference between speaking up as a high-performing teammate
and being someone who just dodges any kind of responsibility. This is most noticeable when a solid employee is trying to climb the corporate ladder in a US firm; they want to do it through cooperation rather than friction, because leadership roles demand collaborative skills, not combative ones. Anyone can learn how to be rude.

When I brought up the concept of "benefit," I was referring to ...having your own identity and being yourself, while still knowing how to assess where that might cause serious damage, weighing the options, and adjusting accordingly.I only asked because it felt like the phrase "being yourself" was being used here merely as a way to extract some sort of advantage or to dodge unpleasant consequences in the moment.

That last point is tied pretty closely to the example involving the manager we already discussed. Cooperation in a professional environment is absolutely vital for success, because there isn't a single valid excuse that justifies an employee or a boss behaving rudely or arrogantly. If we're discussing this from the perspective of teamwork, then we're talking about a subjective approach, rather than the broad concept of "finding oneself," which I still maintain is completely unnecessary and potentially even harmful.

Dennis Cook78 said:I generally agree with the core principles of what you wrote. It’s definitely not a good idea to stop thinking for yourself and just blindly follow the crowd.
I have a few questions, though, so I'll tackle them in the order you laid them out:🙂

Why shouldn't we value someone else's opinion if it actually aligns with common sense and sound logic?

Why do you think a worker's "professional reputation" would ever put them on equal footing with their boss during a conflict?

And why does the concept of "having a sense of self" so often get tied to people just trying to look out for their own interests?

Why do you think a worker's "reputation" would somehow put them on equal footing with their boss during a conflict?

Why is the concept of having a "sense of self" usually tied to how people extract some kind of benefit?

Timothy Wood38 said:I’ve tried Ashwagandha myself. To be honest, it didn't do much for the actual process of falling asleep—which was always my biggest hurdle—but once I *was* out, the sleep felt way deeper and lasted longer. It’s a solid adaptogen, really one of the better supplements out there. I’ve even heard of people using it to manage anxiety disorders. As for combining it with most psychiatric meds? Probably fine, but please, just check with your doctor first. Better safe than sorry.

Gerald Torres2 said:I'm on it too... initially, I used it as a stabilizer during the day... then later as an anxiolytic on an as-needed basis at 1-2 mg... and honestly, it works wonders for me.

Gary Diaz3 said:I've been taking Rivotril for a little while now. From what I understand, it’s categorized as an anti-epileptic, but in my case, my doctor prescribed it specifically to help with anxiety and calming down. I'm currently on a 0.5 mg dose. Does anyone know if that's considered a low dose? I see people mentioning they take 2 mg of other types of anti-anxiety meds, so I'm wondering if that's roughly equivalent to four times my dose, or does it just depend entirely on the specific medication? Pharmacology was never really my thing, so I'm a bit lost here.

Larry Lewis said:Does anyone else here take Seroquel in the morning—and I mean regardless of the dosage? My doctor put me on 100mg during the AM hours, but even just a measly 50mg sends me into this... well, I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's an inexplicable state that lingers for hours. It’s like this overwhelming wave of intense anxiety paired with a sort of mild psychosis—not that I'm losing it entirely, mind you—but more of a total inability to think straight or just this profound, heavy mental fog.

Bluzara stari;46543530 said:

Unfortunately, your liver just won't let you off the hook for that one. It's a real issue.

That’s why I take Crestor—to keep my cholesterol in check—but honestly, figuring out what actually causes it is such a toss-up. I've got some extra weight to lose, nothing crazy, but I read this one article claiming stress can be a major trigger... and at that point, I was just like, "Well, there's my answer, we're done here."🙂

urbanskipper4 said:My bad, I totally messed that up. I’m such a klutz. I'm on Zelmid right now and honestly? It's making things even worse than the Seroquel did when it comes to my appetite and putting on weight. Just constant hunger.

I was on Risperdal once, and man, it turned me into a total zombie. But honestly? I dropped 10 pounds just like that. It’s weird because I know some people take it and just pack on the weight immediately.

Prozac just sent me straight into hypomania. Honestly, the only thing that one actually messed with was my appetite—I couldn't eat a damn thing.

Xanax, Seroquel, and Zelmid just turned me into a total tank. All that weight gain... seriously.

My aunt is on Lamictal and she’s put on weight. Like, seriously, she's just getting huge.

Is there any damn antipsychotic out there that doesn't make you gain weight?

Chris Howard3 said:I guess I’ll just have to test it out with a knife and see what happens, won't I?

urbanskipper4 said:Hey unknown!
I seriously need to get off this Seroquel. I’m counting down the days until my next check-up, just praying my doctor finally agrees to taper me off. Fingers crossed.

Here’s the damage so far:-weight gain-I’ve been snacking constantly all day, and honestly, the anxiety gets so bad I find myself raiding the fridge at 4 AM.
-tardive dyskinesia-my muscles won't stop twitching; my arms and legs just jerk uncontrollably sometimes.
-congested nose-it never goes away.
-pins and needles-this weird sensation where it feels like someone is poking my skin with needles, usually just for a second at a time.
-insanely low blood pressure
-dry mouth and shortness of breath
-swollen joints and fingers

Look, I could probably deal with most of this crap, but the weight gain is where I draw the line. I put on 13 pounds in just a month, and I wasn't even overweight before this. My appetite is out of control—honestly, it’s even worse than when I was on Zyprexa. I don't get how my doctor could look me in the face and claim this stuff doesn't cause weight gain or sugar cravings when that is literally what's happening to me. I feel like she totally lied to me.

Do you happen to know if unknown causes weight gain? Because that was the first thing she tried to put me on.
Later,

Chris Kim7 said:Honestly, I’m feeling pretty discouraged right now...

So, the night before last, I took my first dose of Remeron instead of Calixt (alongside my usual 1 mg of Clonazepam) and, surprisingly enough, it was just the Remeron that actually knocked me out... it really sedated me. I felt totally groggy and wiped all day, but I just figured those were the side effects, and honestly, I was just happy to finally get some sleep.

Then I took it again last night and—nothing. I waited an hour and a half and eventually had to take some Valium. I ended up waking up after maybe five or six hours.

How does that even work? It puts me out the first night, then fails the second? And today, I don't even feel as drugged as I did yesterday; I actually managed to get out of bed relatively easily.

Does this stuff need time to build up to help with sleep, or is it supposed to hit immediately?

How long before bed are you guys actually taking it?

Please, if you're on this stuff, let me know what your experience has been like... insomnia is my biggest struggle here.

Kevin Nguyen3 said:Why on earth would I even want to discuss medications? Honestly, where do we even begin? First off, most people don't actually grasp the basic mechanics of how these drugs function within the body—it's all a mystery to them, isn't it? And then, to make matters worse, they go ahead and decide to self-medicate! They just take whatever they feel like without any oversight. How can one possibly have a meaningful conversation when there is such a fundamental lack of understanding and such reckless behavior? It's simply futile, don't you think?
Is Zoloft actually a blessing? I find myself questioning that premise constantly. To me, it feels less like a remedy and more like a heavy, multi-year burden—a relentless obligation that one simply carries. Is it truly a gift if it becomes such a weight?
Besides, isn't it true that Zoloft simply lacks any real anxiolytic effect? It just doesn't work for anxiety! Does anyone else feel this way? Truly, I find myself questioning its efficacy in that regard... it's quite frustrating, really.
The instructions clearly state that Zoloft shouldn't interfere with the efficacy of Tegretol. Is there any reason why it would? It seems quite straightforward, doesn't it? One shouldn't be overstepping the bounds of what the medical literature advises! Why risk such a thing? It simply wouldn't be prudent.
One simply must be cautious regarding Tegretol... one cannot just decide to stop taking it abruptly, can one? It would be incredibly dangerous! To cease such medication without supervision could potentially trigger epileptic seizures. It is a serious matter, truly. And in those initial stages of treatment... oh, the side effects can be quite overwhelming. One often finds oneself struggling with bouts of drowsiness and bouts of dizziness. It is all very taxing, isn't it?
Zoloft is your classic antidepressant, isn't it? It’s not like some magic switch you flip where everything suddenly turns bright and sunny! No, no... it requires patience. You have to give it a little bit of time to actually work its way through your system and start lifting that heavy cloud from your mood. Does anyone else feel like they're just waiting for the clock to tick? It takes time!
Just follow your doctor's instructions to the letter! Honestly, does it even matter if you understand every single chemical property or specific characteristic of the medication? Why dwell on the technicalities? Just do exactly what the medical professional tells you to do.