[Marshellette]

Because I keep having these seizure things called tics of the basal ganglia. I occasionally lurch forward like a barfing monster. Life is sad. I try to speak to people but am scared of my facial tics. I wonder if the Zyprexa I have to take at work is causing it? I can't stop taking it though because I have to work. Life is sad. When I get depressed I barf as well. And I feel cold like I have the flu? Anyone else feel like they have the flu when they are depressed?

[paynful]

I never associated flu like symptoms with my depression.

However, I have felt that way in terms of my anxiety... i.e. breaking out into cold sweats, erratic and elevated heart beat (chest pain), hyperventilating, etc.

The bodily aches and pains, can be related to depression. I've experienced this, but not on a CONSTANT basis.

Maybe... ? You had all of these symptoms, but your attention/focus wasn't on them when you were manic?

I don't really know since I don't have experience with mania, but that was just my best guess. Either way, the symptoms you described are not out of the norm. However, if they continue.. I would consult your doctor about possible side effects from your medication, in case that is the cause.

I'm sorry you are going through this when you already feel horrible. I hope you find the answer soon.

[jordan jones]

Originally Posted by Marshellette

Because I keep having these seizure things called tics of the basal ganglia. I occasionally lurch forward like a barfing monster. Life is sad. I try to speak to people but am scared of my facial tics. I wonder if the Zyprexa I have to take at work is causing it? I can't stop taking it though because I have to work. Life is sad. When I get depressed I barf as well. And I feel cold like I have the flu? Anyone else feel like they have the flu when they are depressed?

Yes Zyprexa causes the face to make uncontrollable movements of lips, eyes, and also stiffness in muscles and chills..too.These are all side effects of the drug Zyprexa, you are taking in. My elder sister was suffering from manic depression a few years ago and she too had faced similar symptoms as yours. Pls consult your GP, he might recommend you a better pill or prescribe a pill to control these side effects.

[GenCat]

I had problems with odd facial movement and twitching when i was on 8mg of resperdal in the beginning, I told my doc and he lowered the dose which stopped the facial movement. I also feel sick when I'm severely depressed. I have a hard time regulating my body temperature, I'm either extremely cold to where I shake or I'm sweating. I just feel ill physically.