[Mr. Radio]

I'm 22 and this past December I had my first psychotic break in the form of psychosis. I am not the same man I was before the accident. I use to love talking to people and always having something to contribute to a conversation. Now I realize that I don't have much to say and nothing really pops into mind. I don't know how I'm suppose to have a life in which I can't effectively talk to people. Is it normal for the brain to respond this way after psychosis? Will I ever get my quick whit back? I want to be able to enjoy conversation again, not dread it.

Originally Posted by Mr. Radio

I'm 22 and this past December I had my first psychotic break in the form of psychosis. I am not the same man I was before the accident. I use to love talking to people and always having something to contribute to a conversation. Now I realize that I don't have much to say and nothing really pops into mind. I don't know how I'm suppose to have a life in which I can't effectively talk to people. Is it normal for the brain to respond this way after psychosis? Will I ever get my quick whit back? I want to be able to enjoy conversation again, not dread it.

I went into a psychosis about two years ago. I ended up in the hospital and it took awhile to come out of it.

I was really foggy and dissociating a lot afterwards. It took some time but I did eventually get back to my old self.

What has seemed to change though is that my hypomanias have turned on me. Now when I get hypo I end up in a mixed state which for me can lead to psychosis. So I'm making sure to take all my meds and to follow doctors orders.

I came out of a mixed state recently and ended up in the hospital again so I'm very compliant now.

I think our brains become very vulnerable after a psychosis so that is why it is important to stay on our meds.

Hope that helped.

[Moose72]

Did they put you on antipsychotics? If so, maybe that's part of the dulling.

[Victoria'smom]

Mr. Radio, how long has it been? Are you in therapy? How much has your self-esteem changed? Are you sure you aren't in a low depression? Could it be the med changes? All of these can effect recovery. I'm not sure you'll ever be back to normal but you can get close. If you can't wait you can try a cognitive training program or possibly occupational therapy.

[Mr. Radio]

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Mr. Radio, how long has it been? Are you in therapy? How much has your self-esteem changed? Are you sure you aren't in a low depression? Could it be the med changes? All of these can effect recovery. I'm not sure you'll ever be back to normal but you can get close. If you can't wait you can try a cognitive training program or possibly occupational therapy.

My self esteem has changed 180 degrees. Don't think it's the meds or a low depression. It's just not having anything to say.

[ibrahimsamirk]

Originally Posted by Mr. Radio

My self esteem has changed 180 degrees. Don't think it's the meds or a low depression. It's just not having anything to say.

Today, two years later? do you think you are better? did you managed your self esteem problems ? are you getting any better?