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I had psychosis one time for about two weeks, and that was five years ago. I didn't know what was wrong with me, so I didn't get treatment. I had hallucinations once in a while for a year afterwards, and it took me several years to overcome some delusional ideas created by the psychosis.

I also have chronic depression. I don't take any medications, but I try to exercise every day.

The last week has been strange, and I'm concerned that I might get psychosis again. I feel nervous and I'm not sleeping well. I think I am experiencing depersonalization or derealization right now, but it's not too bad. I just feel like my body is made of rubber and I'm floating. Little things seem really stressful. Last night, I was so upset, but I found that sitting in the enclosed space of my car in the sun for an hour made me feel more calm.

I see my therapist tomorrow, but she is so pushy about wanting me to take medicine.

Last time, I just snapped and went from normal to psychotic with almost no warning signs.

Do you think I will understand what is wrong with me if it happens again - that way I can get medication to deal with it? Or do I need to avoid a relapse by taking medication preventatively?

After you have a second episode I'd definitely stay on medication indefinitely. I would talk to a professional like a psychiatrist who would know better. Personally, I would prefer preventative measures.

[Sometimes psychotic]

Once you are once you are on meds it will likely be a year or two before anyone wants to risk taking you off. Personally I would wait until I for sure needed it. For me in my first break I had no idea but in my second break I could feel it coming on and got meds after a few hallucinations. It helps that you regularly see a therapist because they can help monitor how sick you're becoming.

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Originally Posted by 0dysseus

After you have a second episode I'd definitely stay on medication indefinitely. I would talk to a professional like a psychiatrist who would know better. Personally, I would prefer preventative measures.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

Once you are once you are on meds it will likely be a year or two before anyone wants to risk taking you off. Personally I would wait until I for sure needed it. For me in my first break I had no idea but in my second break I could feel it coming on and got meds after a few hallucinations. It helps that you regularly see a therapist because they can help monitor how sick you're becoming.

Thanks I don't think I will start any medication. The only thing I might try is sleeping pills. I have two 10 mg tablets of Zolpidem left over from five years ago when I couldn't sleep due to psychosis paranoia. The last few nights, I have been waking up at 1 am and unable to go back to sleep. Maybe I will try a Zolpidem if that happens again.

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i wouldn't take 5 year old pills. they expire and lose their efficacy

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Originally Posted by junkDNA

i wouldn't take 5 year old pills. they expire and lose their efficacy

Thanks, they are a little better than over-the-counter, so I might give them a try if I have more trouble. I went for a long walk last night, and that helped me sleep normally last night. I'm still tired, but not as bad.