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Sometimes psychotic · Aug 13, 2015, 03:57 PM

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Yeah I'm on Invega Sustenna which I read is the active metabolite of risperidone. I know I gained a majority of the weight my first 6 months of being on that, even though my doctor claims it's weight neutral.

I haven't been on Geodon or Latuda. Abilify made me manic and have terrible akathisia.

I just had an appointment with my doctor yesterday and forgot to bring it up.

So I don't know what I'm gonna do. I guess I just got to start tapering off the Depakote, stop the Zyprexa, paxil and remeron. and not go to my next shot appointment.

Hopefully my mom will just get over it if I continue to do well off everything, I can't deal with being this weight

Yeah it is the active metabolite and its definitely a gainer though not as bad as zyprexa... It seems you have multiple meds that cause a gain. I'm sorry I know how it is to choose between your mental and physical health.

Blue_Bird · Aug 13, 2015, 04:15 PM

It is hard but I guess I'm lucky because the meds do work great. I am eating healthier and getting some exercise so I guess I should wait and see how that goes for a few months

Sometimes psychotic · Aug 13, 2015, 04:37 PM

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It is hard but I guess I'm lucky because the meds do work great. I am eating healthier and getting some exercise so I guess I should wait and see how that goes for a few months

For me I gained maybe 15 pounds even on abilify but I've been losing it by cutting out liquid calories---so mostly water to drink. I was drinking too much skim milk before like 2 gallons a week and I cut back to 1 gallon and have been slowly ever so slowly losing weight like maybe 5 pounds now. I just made my glass size smaller. They say eating off salad plates instead of dinner plates can have the same effect though I've never tried it.

Aug 13, 2015, 05:26 PM

Can't afford the injection and no one wants to cover it. My mom can't pay for it or she'll go bankrupt and would rather have the injection than pill form in case I stop my meds.

I'm not getting my dad to pay. I think that would be a waste of money. Because I don't need it. I think my meds are not needed but the Concerta is wearing off so I'll take that into consideration.

And the journey begins..

A18793715 · Aug 13, 2015, 05:47 PM

I'm so terrified and helpless feeling right now. I'm looking at rehabs.

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Alone_and_Afraid · Aug 13, 2015, 05:48 PM

I'm still at the salon.

Alone_and_Afraid · Aug 13, 2015, 05:49 PM

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I'm so terrified and helpless feeling right now. I'm looking at rehabs.

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I'm sorry A. Everything will be alright. Just keep your head up high!

Angelique67 · Aug 13, 2015, 05:56 PM

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I'm so terrified and helpless feeling right now. I'm looking at rehabs.

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I felt that way too. I hope you find a good place!

Crescent Moon · Aug 13, 2015, 06:12 PM

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I'm so terrified of the withdrawals I know are coming. I'm just sitting here, on the verge of tears, because withdrawals are so horrible. On top of having seizures. I can literally die. I hate my doctor for putting me on this without telling me it was addictive and for putting me on 8mg a day. I didn't know I was on a really high dosage until like 2 years after being on it, going to the hospital and the doctor refusing to give me more than .5 every 6 hours (as if anxiety waits.) and he refused to give me anything more. That was the first time I went into (not full blown) withdrawals. They doctor and nurses didn't even believe me.

I don't know what to do.

Do you take meds for seizures?

Don't they do a slow withdrawal of benzos? I would think they wouldn't put someone into a harsh, sudden withdrawal. I don't blame you for being anxious about that... coming off 8mg/day might be rough.

ofthevalley · Aug 13, 2015, 06:54 PM

A18 I hope you find a nice place to go

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ofthevalley · Aug 13, 2015, 06:55 PM

Fixed my ecig. Than the lords as I was not going to make if lol

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ofthevalley · Aug 13, 2015, 07:03 PM

My therapist is a talker. They don't do cbt and I think that's what I need. I'm kind of stuck because I have to see t in order to see my Pdoc. I'm considering getting a second t but my insurance company cut me back to 26 visits unless the therapist says I need more. I'm so confused. I should be feeling better with my t since I've been with her for 18 months. There is no connection whatsoever. Wwyd?

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Sometimes psychotic · Aug 13, 2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ofthevalley

My therapist is a talker. They don't do cbt and I think that's what I need. I'm kind of stuck because I have to see t in order to see my Pdoc. I'm considering getting a second t but my insurance company cut me back to 26 visits unless the therapist says I need more. I'm so confused. I should be feeling better with my t since I've been with her for 18 months. There is no connection whatsoever. Wwyd?

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That's not good, how much do you like your pdoc? How hard would it be to switch in your area?

Aug 13, 2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

Yeah I'm on Invega Sustenna which I read is the active metabolite of risperidone. I know I gained a majority of the weight my first 6 months of being on that, even though my doctor claims it's weight neutral.

I haven't been on Geodon or Latuda. Abilify made me manic and have terrible akathisia.

I just had an appointment with my doctor yesterday and forgot to bring it up.

So I don't know what I'm gonna do. I guess I just got to start tapering off the Depakote, stop the Zyprexa, paxil and remeron. and not go to my next shot appointment.

Hopefully my mom will just get over it if I continue to do well off everything, I can't deal with being this weight

I'm on Geodon side effect free. I lost a lot of weight on it after the wrath of risperdone. I hated taking that pill every day.

Aug 13, 2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by A18793715

I'm so terrified and helpless feeling right now. I'm looking at rehabs.

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You're people a responsible adult taking your time ot find a decent rehab. That takes strength.

ofthevalley · Aug 13, 2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

That's not good, how much do you like your pdoc? How hard would it be to switch in your area?

I love my Pdoc and sadly there aren't many out there. I can find a therapist but not another Pdoc. So I really don't know what to do.

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Sometimes psychotic · Aug 13, 2015, 08:41 PM

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I love my Pdoc and sadly there aren't many out there. I can find a therapist but not another Pdoc. So I really don't know what to do.

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Here's my opinion the meds are 90% and the best therapy is only about 10%. If you have to see this T to keep the pdoc do it. Cut it as a low as they'll let you and find a second T. Cbt can be learned fairly quickly so you may need closer sessions when first starting but I see my T once a month. That's only 12 sessions a year...if you had two T's and saw each once a month you'd still be covered.

ofthevalley · Aug 13, 2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

Here's my opinion the meds are 90% and the best therapy is only about 10%. If you have to see this T to keep the pdoc do it. Cut it as a low as they'll let you and find a second T. Cbt can be learned fairly quickly so you may need closer sessions when first starting but I see my T once a month. That's only 12 sessions a year...if you had two T's and saw each once a month you'd still be covered.

This was my thought too. I'm just worried about dealing with someone else. And I'm not sure if insurance will cover an other practitioner.

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junkDNA · Aug 13, 2015, 09:57 PM

i feel sad because i am thinking too much about my former T. i was writing an email to my T and it kinda triggered this memory of the first time my former T and i had sex and now i feel really gross. i could go the rest of my life without having sex, ... for real.

Aug 13, 2015, 10:22 PM

I saw Inside Out today.

Alone_and_Afraid · Aug 13, 2015, 11:28 PM

My hair is fixed finally.

Lillybird90 · Aug 14, 2015, 12:32 AM

Hey everyone sorry haven't been on I just didn't feel like talking to anyone for a long time...sometimes I just shut off the whole world around me.But I am back for a while anyway.

Alone_and_Afraid · Aug 14, 2015, 01:06 AM

Made lists of things to do. E-mailed pharmacy technician programs. I'm getting my **** together guys. I'm happy!

Blue_Bird · Aug 14, 2015, 02:06 AM

Hey Lillybird, welcome back!

Alone and Afraid, that's awesome

Alone_and_Afraid · Aug 14, 2015, 02:57 AM

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Hey Lillybird, welcome back!

Alone and Afraid, that's awesome

Thanks. I Can't sleep because I'm excited because I'm planning all sorts of stuff. I can't wait until people start waking up because I'm bored. My bf is still up, but he will fall asleep soon. It's almost 3 am here.

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