Hey mouse,

I had a friend who was on risperdol or seroquel, which did the same thing to him (and me, actually. I was on risperdol for about 6 weeks which turned me into a zombie. I didn't like that feeling of not feeling so I stopped the meds).

As his doctor reduced the dosage, he began to feel and show, more and more emotion. He felt this was a healthy step for him, because he was ready to deal with life more. There was one occasion that he had to return to his higher dose, but he was dealing with alot of issues that happened upon him suddenly. Eventually, it was reduced again. Then again, some six months later.

He is much more responsive, and able to show more emotion. It has also given him back alot of lost energy and his weight reduced dramatically.

I don't know if these meds are similar, but it sounds as though they have the same effect - that "drug-induced blandness" you described. He, too, felt more empowered as you noted with yourself.

I think it is a good thing! (just call me Martha...) You are feeling emotions more acutely because of the reduction of your meds. Knowing this will help you get used to "feeling more." You may think that your emotions are over the top, but I doubt it. It is probably at "normal" levels - it was for my friend, though he sometimes didn't think so (it just took a little reassuring from his friends, at times).

He is much more active now and has been able to return to work part-time. It is a night and day difference that I see in him. He sees and "feels' the same.

Hang in there. Let it happen. If you are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, it may be time to do exactly what you are doing.



AS