Posts by David Vaughn75

Larry Lewis said:Oh, I’m well aware of that—but look, the weather is finally turning beautiful, and frankly, it feels like a total waste of life to be stuck rotting in some sterile ward when I could be heading down to Phoenix
practically.

The only redeeming quality about being stuck in a hospital is the occupational therapy, but let's be real—you can do all that crap at home anyway.

Larry Lewis said:Anyway, I’m still undecided. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist on the 16th for a follow-up, so I'll see how things go then.

Once we figure out if this medication actually hits the mark, then—and only then—will I give serious thought to it.

The hospital system has its fair share of flaws—believe me, I know—but I almost checked myself in just the other night.

@Nicole Barrett76, I'm not working right now because, frankly, I am nowhere near being in any condition to hold down a job.

Look, staying in the hospital just means getting pumped full of meds, and you can pretty much do that from the comfort of your own couch anyway.

Larry Lewis said:It’s been six long years since I last stepped foot in a hospital—six years of avoiding the sterile smell and the endless white lights—but now, here I am, seriously considering checking back in because this depression is just starting to claw at me again.

Oh, please—you’re the expert on whether you can handle this without professional help, aren't you?

Look, I went in once for panic attacks, and honestly? I regret ever stepping through those doors.

Brian Young5 said:Urgent: I’ve got a fever, the flu, and maybe some stomach bug too. At 7:00 AM, on an empty stomach (I know, I shouldn't have), I took 25 mg of Seroquel and 250 mg of Depakote (my usual timing, though actually a little later because I was exhausted). Then at 7:30, I threw up. Did those meds actually absorb, or did they just come right back up? Should I take them again, or were they partially absorbed?
And look, I'm starving, but everything makes me nauseous, and I was supposed to take my Normabel and more Depakote by now.

Look, here are the numbers for the local urgent care centers—you can also call the psychiatric wards if you need someone to talk to right away.

Eric Gray2 said:Alright, fine—I was actually talking about Bear and that whole "sometimes you have it, sometimes you don't" thing, because when you're dealing with psychosis, everything really boils down to how and when treatment happens.

Anyway, instead of us all just trolling each other, it would be much more helpful if we stuck to sharing verified info or actual personal experiences here—that way we might actually help the people who genuinely need some advice. 🙂

And I'm just over here speaking from my grandma's firsthand experience.

Eric Gray2 said:Look, schizophrenia is an actual diagnosis—it’s a condition you live with every single day. But honestly, if anyone should get that, it's you—that it isn't always a constant state. There are episodes (to put it lightly), there are "slumps," and then there are periods of remission. I really don't get why you're acting so surprised by that.

Those spikes usually drag on for months at a time, but once you hit on the right therapy—and man, finding that is everything—those episodes start tapering off after maybe six months or so. Everything just depends on how early you jump on treatment; the sooner you start, the better your odds.

Nicole Barrett76 said:If you lack any kind words or comfort to offer someone, then I implore you to simply leave them in peace. Is it not true that heightened paranoia is frequently a symptom of schizophrenia? (Such as, for instance, harboring an irrational suspicion that someone is merely feigning their condition)

How can we possibly know if he isn't experiencing a lucid interval—that fleeting moment when hallucinations subside or remain mere whispers—allowing him the clarity to participate in our forum discussions?

So what, is everyone who's a little skeptical suddenly schizophrenic? 🤷

And besides, schizophrenia isn't some TV drama where it just flickers on and off whenever it feels like it. 🙂

Laura Castillo6 said:I honestly find it so strange how all these things can happen without it being classified as a psychosis. If it isn't that, then wouldn't we be looking at actual schizophrenia or... something else entirely?

I’m with you—tomo45 is definitely acting sus to me too.

Look, if you're actually hallucinating, you aren't exactly in a state to be tying your own shoelaces, let alone sitting there typing out coherent posts on a forum.

Robin Lopez2 said:I can only suggest sticking to your medication. Forget about spiritual retreats; they might actually make things worse. That person telling you that you're possessed doesn't have your best interests at heart and is just talking nonsense. Only the meds will help you, nothing else. Put the religious stuff aside until your prescription stabilizes you, then you can worry about other things
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Now, look, spirituality can definitely help shape who you are as a person—it certainly did for me—which is pretty huge when you're dealing with psychotic episodes. But I totally agree with the sentiment that you've gotta stick to actual science first. Get through those primary symptoms using medical professionals, and once the dust settles, then go ahead and seek out that spiritual side of life if that's what you need

Larry Lewis said:Those of us living with schizophrenia tend to keep to ourselves—we stay in the shadows, mostly—but I find myself scrolling through these threads about the GDP and the economy, and honestly, those folks always have something to say, don't they? They’ve got an opinion on everything. We, on the other hand... well, we actually seem to have the self-awareness to know we're losing our grip on reality and that the world is a complete circus, so we just keep quiet.🙂 Besides, if you ask anyone else, they’ll tell you we’re the absolute craziest bunch of all.

The difference is, we know we're a mess. These other guys? They're just... undefined. You can't even tell if they're actually crazy or just pretending to be normal.

Laura Castillo6 said:Why does it feel like we’re the most self-aware group of people when it comes to all this mental health BS?

Honestly, it’s because we’ve already lost our minds—but only because we’re the ones actually seeing how broken everything is. We see that there’s no real help coming and zero hope for things getting any better tomorrow. It's just grim like that.🐔

Honestly, those hardcore nationalists get so incredibly worked up—it’s almost funny how much they lose their minds—whenever you dare to have an opinion that doesn't fit their narrow little worldview.

Laura Castillo6 said:They’ll get it sorted once they figure out what's actually causing it

Yeah, right—as if. They aren't going to solve anything because Big Pharma is sitting on a literal gold mine, and they sure as hell aren't about to walk away from that kind of money.

Nicole Barrett76 said:And then there are those antipsychotics and various other psychiatric medications.

Look, those things—they just take the edge off the psychosis symptoms... they aren't actually going to fix the underlying disease itself.

Nicole Barrett76, honestly? The best cure for losing your mind is just staying busy and keeping some damn order in your life.

But we live in America, so good luck with that—it’s basically impossible here.👋

Laura Castillo6 said:The fear of an episode

Look, I’m basically in the same boat as you when it comes to this mess😬—I dealt with one relatively minor episode once, but man, those follow-up panic attacks were absolutely brutal.

Laura Castillo6 said:July 2014. Honestly, the biggest issue was that I ended up with a pretty subpar psychiatrist. Instead of just switching doctors, I made the mistake of quitting my meds cold turkey after about four and a half months. According to him, I should have stayed on them for at least six months while he slowly tapered me off. Fast forward to now, and I’m heading back for a re-evaluation with a top-tier neuropsychiatrist. I actually have an appointment in two days, and my plan is to be completely transparent—just lay it all out there, tell him exactly how I’ve been feeling and what happened. If he decides I need to be back on medication, then so be it. I’ll take them for as long as I need to, even if it's for the rest of my life.

Because of everything I went through, I’ve developed this lingering, nasty fear of having another episode. My anxiety is through the roof lately, and for the last few days, I've had this weird sensation, almost like I’m drifting off to another planet. Though, I suppose that feeling might be a bit deceptive; I remember when I was actually in the middle of that state, I wasn't even aware of what was happening to me.

Wait, hold up—are you actually having a psychotic episode again, or is it just the intense fear of one happening?

Arthur Jackson8 said:But honestly? It's not easy on everyone else who has to deal with the fallout, especially if the person itself doesn't even realize something is wrong...

I mean, seriously, just go up to him and be like, "Dude, why did you let yourself spiral into a psychotic break? What was the point? You'd probably feel a hell of a lot better if you actually got your head straight, wouldn't you?"

😵

Arthur Jackson8 said:Nah, they aren't family. Just an old friend I don't really talk to anymore... which is why his reaction is so bizarre. It’s like he's trying to make me the villain when he's actually the one popping out of nowhere to harass me. He's probably even convinced his own family of his side of things, so I've got nobody to turn to. Honestly, I'm just fed up with him dragging my name through the mud and pinning stuff on me that I had absolutely nothing to do with.

But hey, look, that person isn't having an easy time either, and they didn't choose to get sick.

Arthur Jackson8 said:I’m not sure if everyone caught what I was getting at, but I broke down the specifics in my previous post. What I’m looking at is a recurring pattern of behavior that pops up every once in a while. Look, I realize marijuana use can play a role in the mix, but from what I understand, it isn't a direct trigger for aggression.

Alright, so I just finished catching up on the rest of these threads.
Look, I’m no shrink, but honestly? This is sounding a lot like schizoaffective disorder to me.
And let's be real—smoking marijuana definitely plays a massive role in pushing someone toward psychotic breaks.

Is this someone in your family? Because if it is, what are you even waiting for?! You seriously need to report this to someone immediately.