Posts by Noah Garcia4

Dana Morales64 said:This has been an issue for as long as I can remember—I’ve always been a social creature, someone who thrives in a crowd. When I'm out with people, everything feels effortless; time flies, there's no boredom, and life just seems manageable. But the second I walk through my front door, I’m lost. I’ll step into my room, and within two minutes, the restlessness kicks in. If the house is quiet, it’s even worse—this wave of paranoia and anxiety just hits me out of nowhere. If I go a few days without seeing anyone, things start getting weird; I feel like I'm losing my grip, I get hit with this intense fear when I'm out walking, sweating, constantly looking over my shoulder, terrified that I’m eventually going to end up completely alone. Then, I hang out with friends and suddenly everything is fine again. It’s like I have these social batteries that drain incredibly fast—if I don't "recharge" by being around people every couple of days, I hit some kind of internal social crisis. It’s possible I’m more attached to certain people than I let on, even though I’m never clingy or overbearing in a group setting. As far as actual life decisions go, though, I’m fine—I can handle pressure and I usually know exactly what the right move is.
The core of it, though, is purely social—this constant, nagging fear that I’ll end up isolated, even if there isn't a logical reason to feel that way since I have plenty of friends and a solid support system.
Has anyone else dealt with this kind of cycle, and if so, how did you manage it?

If my memory serves me right, I’ve been in those exact shoes before.
The best thing you can do is accept that your surroundings probably won't offer much support, so you might just have to get comfortable with your own company.
It’s especially tough if you don't come from one of those massive, loud American families where there's always some kind of chaotic energy or constant movement in the house.
There isn't always that built-in momentum.
I really hope you don't swing too far in the opposite direction and turn into a total hermit,
but when you strip everything else away and look at the bottom line, you ultimately only have yourself.☕

I had this sudden, ridiculous thought today that my partner might have actually run for the hills just because she caught a glimpse of me lurking on this forum 😂😂

Though, if I’m being honest, there might be a few other reasons for the sudden exit 😕 🤣

I wonder if they have any ties to Iran, because if they do, we’re looking at a serious threat here.

Coma, whatever, it doesn't really matter, just make sure you watch out for cases where a patient might actually need a stabilizer but they end up being handed antipsychotics instead, though I do know a girl who functions perfectly fine on Zyprexa

Sarah Wilson95 said:The last one, most likely🤣😁, but the reason I phrased it that way above is because drag Ukućan was mentioned regarding that meal replacement brand I was asking about earlier

It’s basically equine therapy; hopefully, it helps lower their ☕

I’ve heard people mention that before, but I haven't actually given it a shot myself 😕
What are you, some kind of shrink? A medical doctor? Or just a total lunatic?

rapidfalcon22 said:To be perfectly honest, I cannot quite wrap my head around your initial comment where you diagnosed me with "processing things without explanation"... 😕

I came here to reach out to those who might share similar experiences with their children, or perhaps to anyone with specialized expertise (such as a child psychiatrist or a specialist).

I am truly sorry to hear that you are, as you put it, "quite ill" 😢, and I wouldn't wish any hardship or misfortune upon anyone... I will say it again, though please don't take offense, because I believe everyone's definition of being "ill" is deeply personal (and I use that term subjectively). What I mean is, if you are indeed struggling with your health, you seem intelligent and resilient enough (as an adult) to seek out ways to support your own wellbeing (whether that be physical or mental). Children simply aren't capable of that, as they rely entirely on us...

I never suggested my child would "die" due to a diagnosis (I was merely responding to your remark about "preparing to never get your child back" by saying "I hope we don't lose our child," which is how I interpreted your words), but I feel any parent in this position would struggle with fears regarding the side effects of medication. That is the sole reason I sought advice here. If this wasn't the right forum for such questions, I apologize (though it seems it wasn't 😢) and I sincerely wish you strength and healing in your journey...🙂.

Fine, have it your way.

rapidfalcon22 said:According to the ICD-10 classification for your diagnosis (F25), it falls under "Schizoaffective disorder, manic type". Our son was diagnosed with F23.8: "Other acute and transient psychotic disorders". I don't mean to overstep, but I sincerely hope there isn't much overlap (your specific code sounds significantly more severe to me) and that we won't lose our child...😢.

There's no reason to take offense; for all I know, you might have a diagnostic code for just being an absolute nightmare without any formal label attached.
As it stands, I am clearly the one dealing with a severe illness here, whereas your child isn't facing a terminal prognosis—it's just a matter of them potentially never fully recovering.

rapidfalcon22 said:

I have been reflecting quite a bit on the recent discussions here... It seems we are all searching for a sense of clarity amidst so much uncertainty... The user says:
I suspect you aren't receiving any replies because this was posted in the wrong section... It might be more effective to start a fresh thread, as this specific case doesn't seem to relate to schizophrenia. This particular discussion is mostly frequented by individuals dealing with schizophrenia or similar disorders, and since we don't have many psychiatrists active here—just a few psychologists or those interested in the field—it tends to be a space where patients primarily offer support to one another...

I decided to post this here because I finally managed to track down his specific diagnosis code under the... The diagnostic categories covering F20 through F29 encompass schizophrenia, schizophrenia-like disorders, and manic states...I thought I might find someone here, if not a child psychiatrist, then perhaps at least a parent navigating a similar situation...

I am simply observing the patterns as they unfold... hoping to find some clarity amidst the noise... says:
I find myself wondering if my advice would even be useful to you, considering that I have taken that medication myself, though I don't suffer from schizophrenia or any related conditions or disorders...

Thank you so much, truly... 🙂

I am still reflecting on everything we discussed... it truly stays with you. says:
Generally speaking, that medication isn't reserved solely for schizophrenia or similar conditions, so please don't let that weigh too heavily on you... It is frequently prescribed for a wide range of F-coded diagnoses. I personally dealt with transient depression and borderline personality disorder, taking it intermittently over a three-year period, and I am now twenty-one years old. I truly believe people allow the potential side effects to overwhelm them, when in reality, those complications are quite rare and often sound much more terrifying than they ever actually manifest in practice. If there were a significant risk, I imagine a psychiatrist would be obligated to warn you, but it is always wise to speak up and alert your doctor if you feel something isn't right...

The facts you shared above bring me a sense of comfort, and I find great solace in your kind words... Since you aren't much older than my son—he turns 15 this coming January—and considering you mentioned being on Vera for three years, I imagine you must have started that medication no later than when you were 18...I am truly relieved if those side effects remain rare, and I sincerely hope my child won't end up being one of those "rare" cases... 😢.

I find myself reflecting on these matters quite deeply... perhaps it is simply how I am wired to process the world around me... says:
...my only concern remains that the medication hasn't been tested on minors, so I truly don't know how it might affect children. And this mention of dementia doesn't sound very reassuring...

Neither do I. 😢
However, he is quite advanced and mature for his age, so I find some comfort in knowing the dosage is actually prescribed based on height and weight, rather than just general development (much like when you would give a small baby an antibiotic or a vaccination based on the child's total body mass).

He refused to take the medicine yesterday and today, so I gave it to him by dissolving half a tablet in some warm cocoa (for the first four days he needs to take half of a 5 mg tablet, and after that, the full tablet). The day before yesterday (the first day) the reaction was prolonged sleeping, though I attribute that specific reaction today to exhaustion (he stayed awake all night before, and after being without sleep for 24 hours, he simply had to be overtired). Or perhaps it acted as a placebo for him (first, we went through everything on the list provided to us by the psychiatrist—though it would be more accurate to say we went there at the insistence of his specialist, who has been working with him since first grade). On that first day, he agreed to swallow the first half of the pill and within five minutes said he felt sleepy and that he "would never again take this piece of crap in his life." Yesterday and today (when he didn't even realize he had actually taken the pill), there has been no change in his behavior: he still has no need for sleep, and he remains very destructive, self-destructive, aggressive, and nervous.

As much as the first part of your quote comforts me, this part scares me deeply 😢. The doctor mentioned she prescribed the lowest possible dose and that we might see the first effects in about two weeks, and if he reacts positively to the medication, we would continue with it after a month. Otherwise, she would change his therapy.

He has been a child with special needs since birth. When he was six and a half, starting first grade, he was diagnosed with ADHD and developmental asynchronous development. He attended a mainstream public school, as he didn't require a specialized curriculum, just an individualized approach (though, over time, he was 🙄)—mainly because several intelligence tests have consistently shown him to have a well above-average IQ. We saw both his child psychiatrist and his psychologist regularly throughout elementary school, and he worked with a special education specialist throughout his entire primary education. Given the increasing self-destructive (suicidal ideation, self-harm) and his overall destructive behavior (breaking anything within reach during outbursts, being aggressive toward us and his younger siblings who have no health or psychological issues, and acting out at school through the 8th grade...), the special education specialist suggested it would be best to take him to a psychiatrist specializing in adolescents within the next few days. The current doctor is very kind and highly experienced, but we will certainly be seeking a second opinion, God forbid, though the fact remains that he truly needs help...

I’m dealing with F25 myself. You might want to brace yourselves now: you aren't going to get the child you once knew back, and someone should probably be blunt enough to tell you that upfront. It tends to only get more complicated from here.
And for heaven's sake, don't ever stop the medication, regardless of the cost or the hassle—those pills are absolute lifesavers.

Susan Ward4 said:Man, you really woke up looking for a fight today, huh?
ExxonMobil is offering to buy out small shareholders and basically anyone else willing to sell.
There's even a chance they swap out those ExxonMobil-Government shares. 😁

Personally, I couldn't care less, but I can see this thread is getting quite a bit of traction.

Grace Palmer22 said:I ran into Anne Lovelace again, and everything else seems to be fine

😁

I ran into Anne Lovelace again; everything else seems to be holding up just fine.

Look, I personally know someone who stayed by a drug dealer's side right until their final breath, and honestly, they’ve probably kicked the bucket by now anyway. Why bother throwing stones at people for their choices when there's always some moralist lurking in every corner of society ready to judge? ☕

Honestly, I was just about to type out how the admins here are nothing more than petty, vindictive trolls 🥳

electricorca13 said:So, here’s the situation: I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder quite a while ago. For a long stretch, Paxil actually worked well for me. But after my seven-year relationship fell apart, things took a turn for the worse. My doctor switched me over to Celexa. He advised against jumping straight from one to the other, so I waited ten days after stopping the Paxil before starting the new stuff.
To be specific, I’ve been on 10 mg of Celexa since last Friday—not even a full week yet. Everywhere I look online, people are talking about those initial side effects: the sweating, the insomnia, all of it.
I have no intention of giving up on it. Both my doctor and most people I've talked to say this is totally normal for this medication and that most folks feel significantly better once they get past the hump.
My real struggle is just surviving this "adjustment period." How long does that actually last? Is we talking 10, 15, or maybe 30 days? When can I realistically expect the Celexa to actually kick in and start doing its job?
Honestly, I feel like absolute crap right now. I’ve been trying to manage with some Normabells—up to three 5 mg doses—but they aren't doing a thing for the insomnia, and all these other side effects are hitting me hard.
Tingling in my hands, a slight tremor, sweaty palms... 😕
I’m 27 years old right now, but the thought of heading back to work like this terrifies me. You know how it is—if your coworkers notice your hand shaking while you're holding a coffee spoon, they immediately label you an alcoholic or a junkie. People can be incredibly judgmental like that.

Look, I know nobody has a crystal ball, but is there any chance the Celexa will start working all at once?

Just for the record, I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't touch any opioids or any other junk.
I realize that goes without saying when someone is on an antidepressant, but I wanted to clear that up so there's no confusion.

That really just depends on how much patience you have left in the tank. ☕

I’ll do my best to live up to the expectations set here

so, we're looking at a dark film spanning up to four installments

Zoolander

consider the avalanche officially triggered; I'm open to any and all suggestions you might have.

And then there's Mulholland Drive. ☕

savory cheese pastries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC10hhrIk7w ☕

Morgan Hernandez5 said:There are really only four psychological functions: thinking-feeling, and intuition-sensing. They're the tools we use to perceive things, and they complement each other. Everything else is just part of that.

I’m honestly not sure if these benefits actually apply to you, luiz.☕

Alright, let me throw a little bit of my own logic your way here. 😂Is it better to sit down for a massive, hearty meal, or should you just spend the evening living large and showing off?
I suppose that really depends on the setting. ☕