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George Allen71 said:You didn't read that the diagnosis is BPD... and I already listed the antipsychotics I've tried so far, like Invega, Zyprexa, and Zeldox, and none of them helped.
fadedbear92 said:There's also Abilify—that newer Q-pin stuff might work too.
George Allen71 said:Sure, but I really need someone to explain to me what on earth the point of an antipsychotic is for someone like me.
I don't deal with psychotic episodes. I have BPD and severe recurrent depression.
It’s fine, I know they say you can combine mood stabilizers with atypicals for BPD... but can someone please explain why?
I've had such awful experiences with antipsychotics that I refuse to take them, regardless of what they're called. With Zyprexa, I gained massive amounts of weight, and Zeldox practically knocked me out for three weeks straight—I almost lost my job over it. They completely ruined my life. It’s no wonder my depression came back right after that.
I am telling you, these drugs just don't work for me; I can't tolerate them. I'm just looking for a real, logical explanation as to why someone with BPD would even be prescribed one.My psychiatrist gives me explanations that just don't make any sense to me.
fadedbear92 said:You really need to find a psychiatrist who actually knows their stuff when it comes to pharmacology—it makes all the difference.
Look, we aren't here to tell you whether you need a specific medication or not—that’s really between you and your doctor.🙄
What exactly seems illogical to you?
She’s always there to break everything down for me—really makes things clear.
Go ahead and make the change then, Doc.
fadedbear92 said:You really need to find a psychiatrist who actually knows their stuff when it comes to pharmacology—it makes all the difference.
Look, we aren't here to tell you whether you need a specific medication or not—that’s really between you and your doctor.🙄
What exactly seems illogical to you?
She’s always there to break everything down for me—really makes things clear.
Go ahead and make the change then, Doc.
George Allen71 said:My question was meant to be a general inquiry about why someone with BPD would be prescribed an antipsychotic... I wasn't asking for a diagnosis for myself specifically. After all, nobody on an internet forum can truly understand my personal medical history or my exact situation...
George Allen71 said:Sure, but I really need someone to explain to me what on earth the point of an antipsychotic is for someone like me.
I don't deal with psychotic episodes. I have BPD and severe recurrent depression.
It’s fine, I know they say you can combine mood stabilizers with atypicals for BPD... but can someone please explain why?
I've had such awful experiences with antipsychotics that I refuse to take them, regardless of what they're called. With Zyprexa, I gained massive amounts of weight, and Zeldox practically knocked me out for three weeks straight—I almost lost my job over it. They completely ruined my life. It’s no wonder my depression came back right after that.
I am telling you, these drugs just don't work for me; I can't tolerate them. I'm just looking for a real, logical explanation as to why someone with BPD would even be prescribed one.My psychiatrist gives me explanations that just don't make any sense to me.
fadedbear92 said:A general overview regarding antipsychotics
The latest generation of antipsychotics
Kenneth Scott41 said:A quick question for the admin: I was wondering if there happens to be a dedicated thread or section on this forum for discussing suicide topics?😢
George Allen71 said:My question was meant to be a general inquiry about why someone with BPD would be prescribed an antipsychotic... I wasn't asking for a diagnosis for myself specifically. After all, nobody on an internet forum can truly understand my personal medical history or my exact situation...
Frank Campbell said:Back when I was on it about four years ago—taking it for seven or eight months total, finishing up with 75mg for the last three—I felt absolutely incredible. Honestly, I felt *too* good, which led me to make the mistake of quitting cold turkey. I was still riding that serotonin high for about a month after stopping, so naturally, I made a totally reckless, impulsive decision to quit my job. Well, that turned into quite the saga! ;-)
Fast forward to a year ago. After taking it for five or six months (hitting the 100mg mark for five of those), I ended up falling for a coworker, which nearly blew up my marriage. Following my psychiatrist's advice, I tapered off, and just a month later, I jumped headfirst into a new business venture. I didn't quit my day job this time, but I definitely took a massive financial leap.
Today, I tried explaining to my psychiatrist that I’m not some kind of manic person; rather, my issues tend to flare up specifically when I STOP taking my antidepressants. She just isn't hearing me. She’s really against me getting back on them. But I truly believe that a steady 50mg dose of Zoloft over the next two years would give me the stability and energy I need. I'll just be careful not to fly too close to the sun this time.
When I'm on an antidepressant, I feel like a lion—powerful, happy, and totally energized. Those silly, impulsive ideas just don't cross my mind (that whole thing with the coworker was likely just a symptom of marital stress, which we're working through). The real trouble starts once I stop. It's happened twice now, so it seems to be a pattern for me. It feels like the meds might still be working in my system for a few months after I quit, even if the intensity fades?
Jason Vaughn482 said:Good grief, reading about feeling "lion-like," amazing, satisfied, and full of energy immediately makes me want to get back on Zoloft—even though I've only just started. I honestly can't remember the last time I felt anything remotely like that. God, I hope it lasts that long for me. 🙏
Anthony Lopez8 said:That sounds fine, I suppose, but one really ought to be cautious about overshooting the mark. It is well-documented that Prozac is among the most likely SSRIs to trigger hypomania, and that isn't strictly limited to those with bipolar disorder; it happens to others as well. 😬
Justin Rogers5 said:Quick question. Yesterday I took 10 mg of unknown around 3 AM. Nothing happened after two hours, so I was thinking about adding 5 mg of Xanax. Would mixing those be a bad move? (I felt wired, like I’d downed a Red Bull.) Or should I just take two 10 mg doses of unknown and call it a night?
