Roll Call 143

ofthevalley · Feb 22, 2019 at 09:39 PM

I think I’m relatively lucky.
When I had my breaks I was already at a “diminished” capacity.
I had been suffering from debilitating depression for years already.
Not feeling was a blessing for me. Before meds I felt everything so deeply. I bled.
My cognition was already down from simply not using my brain as a stay at home mom. I was already not as quick as I once was.
The only thing meds have really done to me is obliterate my sex life. More of a concern for my husband than for me.
I confess...I’ve been off meds for about 3 months. Unfortunately the sex thing has not reversed or even improved at all.
On the positive side no one has noticed I’m off meds and I’ve not had any symptoms or dips in mood. I feel exactly the same.

Feb 22, 2019 at 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

I asked for Geodon but she felt it was more sedating and still had weight gain.

I asked my doctor for a med that wouldn't make me gain weight and he gave me a choice between abilify (generic wasn't available then) and Geodon. I didn't even flinch I happily told himm Geodon. $300 a month without insurance, but it can be 40 a month if you use goodrx, which is what I use. I lost all my weight becayse it's an appetite suppressant. But ever since Lithium I gained weight that I just can't shake.

Geodon didn't take away my sex drive, it didn't give me anhedonia, it didn't give me akathasia either. It's been amazing. It's the ONE drug that hasn't caused me any problems whatsoever.

Desoxyn · Feb 22, 2019 at 09:43 PM

I want Latuda.. Disability will pay..

My cousin is on Latuda. It seems more like a schizoaffective med. Since I have unipolar depression, it could work..

Blue_Bird · Feb 22, 2019 at 10:08 PM

I never had a weight problem in my life and never understood how people could gain weight due to meds but then I gained 100 lbs on Invega Sustenna. Lost the entire 100lbs after coming off it. It was a great med, probably saved my life. But due to developing signs of TD I had to get off it, my doctor wanted to try clozapine but I didn't want to be on any APs.

Blue_Bird · Feb 22, 2019 at 10:11 PM

The other med I gained on was Depakote. But after switching to Trileptal that weight came off too

Blue_Bird · Feb 22, 2019 at 10:37 PM

Going to stay up all night watching episodes of criminal minds

falcon09 · Feb 23, 2019 at 12:53 AM

I want to stay up for some reason but im tired

Desoxyn · Feb 23, 2019 at 02:50 AM

The seroquel kicked in while I was writing something. I felt all of my emotions suddenly go numb.

I used to feel this with risperidone. But I don't notice it anymore because I'm used to it. Used to being blind from the magic.

Time to sleep...

Findingreason · Feb 23, 2019 at 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Day Tripper

Latuda is suppose to be pretty damn good with positive and negative symptoms, but I don't really know anything else besides that and that it's not generic yet. :-/

Does anyone else know anything about Latuda?

I've been on Latuda for a couple months now. I gotta say its quite possibly the best AP I have been on thus far. No side effects from what I can tell. And for the most part my voices and unusual beliefs have subsided. It's amazing what it is doing for me. And I've been motivated to keep up with my hygiene for the most part again. But maybe that's cause I am pushing hard to get surgery and want to prove I am well enough for it.

We're tapering me off Zyprexa and in 5 weeks I will be able to discontinue it. Good riddance to that horrible med.

Findingreason · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ofthevalley

I think I’m relatively lucky.
When I had my breaks I was already at a “diminished” capacity.
I had been suffering from debilitating depression for years already.
Not feeling was a blessing for me. Before meds I felt everything so deeply. I bled.
My cognition was already down from simply not using my brain as a stay at home mom. I was already not as quick as I once was.
The only thing meds have really done to me is obliterate my sex life. More of a concern for my husband than for me.
I confess...I’ve been off meds for about 3 months. Unfortunately the sex thing has not reversed or even improved at all.
On the positive side no one has noticed I’m off meds and I’ve not had any symptoms or dips in mood. I feel exactly the same.

I hope you're able to stay out of psychosis with being off meds for 3 months...I know I want to go off meds at points but everyone here tells me not to and I know now I need them to stay out of psychosis. But then others do it and I'm like okay then...but yeah. I hope you'll be okay.

Findingreason · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Hey everyone. How are things going today?

I'm good. Two of my partners and my wife are here now.

It's a good day spending time with them. I got my meds filled today too. I feel optimistic about my future. I feel like I am one step closer to getting where I want to in life. I am just taking it one day at a time. And surely one day I will reach my goals and aspirations. It's a good thing.

Tired, but drank some coffee to overcome that.

It's so nice realizing I can stay up now for 14-16 hours a day and be okay with energy. It used to be the other way around. My life has improved soooo much.

ofthevalley · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

I hope you're able to stay out of psychosis with being off meds for 3 months...I know I want to go off meds at points but everyone here tells me not to and I know now I need them to stay out of psychosis. But then others do it and I'm like okay then...but yeah. I hope you'll be okay.

Thanks. I’m going to go back on but I’m going to request a lesser dose. I’m supposed to be on 160mgs!
I feel good but I wake up every morning waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think I will be able to accept a low dose of latuda to get rid of that feeling. Kwim?
For the record my bestest knows I’m off meds and she checks on me every other day to make sure I’m okay. I do have someone.

ofthevalley · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

Hey everyone. How are things going today?

I'm good. Two of my partners and my wife are here now.

It's a good day spending time with them. I got my meds filled today too. I feel optimistic about my future. I feel like I am one step closer to getting where I want to in life. I am just taking it one day at a time. And surely one day I will reach my goals and aspirations. It's a good thing.

Tired, but drank some coffee to overcome that.

It's so nice realizing I can stay up now for 14-16 hours a day and be okay with energy. It used to be the other way around. My life has improved soooo much.

This is so good to hear! I’m so happy for you. You SO needed a break.

Findingreason · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ofthevalley

Thanks. I’m going to go back on but I’m going to request a lesser dose. I’m supposed to be on 160mgs!
I feel good but I wake up every morning waiting for the other shoe to drop. I think I will be able to accept a low dose of latuda to get rid of that feeling. Kwim?
For the record my bestest knows I’m off meds and she checks on me every other day to make sure I’m okay. I do have someone.

Okay that's good! I'm on a dose of 111mg (odd dosage in more ways than one, lol). What's the max dose? 160? But glad your bestest is helping check in with you.

Findingreason · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ofthevalley

This is so good to hear! I’m so happy for you. You SO needed a break.

Thanks! Yeah its been a rough few years. I hope this good period lasts for a while now.

ofthevalley · Feb 23, 2019 at 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

Okay that's good! I'm on a dose of 111mg (odd dosage in more ways than one, lol). What's the max dose? 160? But glad your bestest is helping check in with you.

Yes 160 is the max. I was taking just 120 because I thought 160 was overkill.

ofthevalley · Feb 23, 2019 at 11:54 AM

So I think I’ve decided to go back to the shelter to volunteer. I spoke with the family and they are cool with me being out for a couple hours when they get home. I wasn’t worried about my husband or son but it will require my daughter to be home with just my son for an hour after school until my husband gets home.
With a shortened work day I have a lot of time on my hands. I need to do something. I have a strong desire to be needed.

Loial · Feb 23, 2019 at 01:42 PM

Hey guys,

I’ve had a good day. Been watching the rugby with my friend who lives in Belgium. Managed to get set up so we were talking and the match was in sync.

Scotland didn’t do so well but the second game was really good.

Not got much else planned for the evening. Probably just find more TV to watch.

Hope everyone is good!

Desoxyn · Feb 23, 2019 at 01:44 PM

Good morning!

Took Concerta so I'm awake instead of sleeping until 10 minutes before work..

Blue_Bird · Feb 23, 2019 at 02:40 PM

Just finished a crossword puzzle. I don't have much experience with them but have wanted to do them for awhile. I bought a book of them several months ago but I never did any because of anxiety, not being motivated and feeling like it would take too much concentration. I'm really proud of myself for doing one

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Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12,988 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,912 hugs given	Feb 22, 2019 at 09:43 PM #903 I want Latuda.. Disability will pay.. My cousin is on Latuda. It seems more like a schizoaffective med. Since I have unipolar depression, it could work..

Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,745 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.3k hugs given	Feb 22, 2019 at 10:11 PM #905 The other med I gained on was Depakote. But after switching to Trileptal that weight came off too __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi

Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,745 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.3k hugs given	Feb 22, 2019 at 10:37 PM #906 Going to stay up all night watching episodes of criminal minds __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi

falcon09 Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2015 Location: United States Posts: 3,018 9 1,867 hugs given	Feb 23, 2019 at 12:53 AM #907 I want to stay up for some reason but im tired

Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12,988 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,912 hugs given	Feb 23, 2019 at 02:50 AM #908 The seroquel kicked in while I was writing something. I felt all of my emotions suddenly go numb. I used to feel this with risperidone. But I don't notice it anymore because I'm used to it. Used to being blind from the magic. Time to sleep...

Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 12,988 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,912 hugs given	Feb 23, 2019 at 01:44 PM #919 Good morning! Took Concerta so I'm awake instead of sleeping until 10 minutes before work..