[TheHuffnpuff]

I was bumbling along through life for months on 2.5mg Zyprexa, very dull, I just wanted to do nothing all of the time, struggled to get out of bed every day, lazy, getting fat, no motivation, only doing what I had to, I was just getting by. I decided I needed a change, that I was not going to let the rest of my life be like that. Both times I have been psychotic it was after at least 4 days of no sleep. I know that if I get my sleep I will not get psychotic. I decided to stop the Zyprexa and only take it when I need it when I can't sleep. That was 2 weeks ago, I've only needed to take it once. The positive effects of not taking the med were immediate. The first morning there was a pleasant surprise, I woke up early and felt like getting out of bed. I immediately had a lot more energy, perhaps a little too much, the next several days bordering on hypomania, I suddenly wanted to start doing things, my motivation had returned. I had to keep myself in check but it was manageable. I Googled Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms and found that hypomania is one of them. I stuck it out. I noticed that I was immediately enjoying life again, my spirituality returned, my reason for living, I am alive again! As time wears on I am noticing that the hypomanic feeling is slowly subsiding as my brain that was suddenly set free adjusts to this freedom. Its only been 2 weeks since I stopped, but each day is better than the last, life is good again. I know its still early days, and I know that something may happen to trigger me, but I also know that Zyprexa works fast and I don't need to take it every day, I just need to take it when I can't sleep to stay out of trouble. I don't suffer from depression, my faith keeps me full of hope, I just need to keep myself from getting too excited and I know I'll be right.

[TheHuffnpuff]

Sorry this is to subscribe to the post.

[shortandcute]

....sounds like mania to me.....let me know how that works for you in the long run............

[TheHuffnpuff]

Its working just great thank you, I've only needed to take a pill 4 or 5 times since I stopped. What part sounds like mania to you?

[dwight W Davis]

Originally Posted by TheHuffnpuff

I was bumbling along through life for months on 2.5mg Zyprexa, very dull, I just wanted to do nothing all of the time, struggled to get out of bed every day, lazy, getting fat, no motivation, only doing what I had to, I was just getting by. I decided I needed a change, that I was not going to let the rest of my life be like that. Both times I have been psychotic it was after at least 4 days of no sleep. I know that if I get my sleep I will not get psychotic. I decided to stop the Zyprexa and only take it when I need it when I can't sleep. That was 2 weeks ago, I've only needed to take it once. The positive effects of not taking the med were immediate. The first morning there was a pleasant surprise, I woke up early and felt like getting out of bed. I immediately had a lot more energy, perhaps a little too much, the next several days bordering on hypomania, I suddenly wanted to start doing things, my motivation had returned. I had to keep myself in check but it was manageable. I Googled Zyprexa withdrawal symptoms and found that hypomania is one of them. I stuck it out. I noticed that I was immediately enjoying life again, my spirituality returned, my reason for living, I am alive again! As time wears on I am noticing that the hypomanic feeling is slowly subsiding as my brain that was suddenly set free adjusts to this freedom. Its only been 2 weeks since I stopped, but each day is better than the last, life is good again. I know its still early days, and I know that something may happen to trigger me, but I also know that Zyprexa works fast and I don't need to take it every day, I just need to take it when I can't sleep to stay out of trouble. I don't suffer from depression, my faith keeps me full of hope, I just need to keep myself from getting too excited and I know I'll be right.

I would soo love to go off my medications being manic is a dream it stinks being depressed all the time

[tljim]

I wish you the best. Take it day by day. I believe you can eventually live a wonderful life without meds. Just don't rush anything. You will need plenty of support and you will have it here.

[heartnSoul]

Hey that's great. I've been off my meds for 4 years. I just know that when I'm super manic that I need to remind myself that life is a blessing and be sure not to hurt myself or others. And when I'm depressed not to be hard on myself but accept my depression as a time to reflect and recharge. Ur body and ur soul are speaking to u. Listen... Be patient with yourself... And turn to the people in ur life that u love for support. And eat super healthy!!