Posted by Emily Elizabeth on July 27, 2005, at 8:13:46
In reply to Depression, OCD and psychosis, posted by alienatari on July 27, 2005, at 6:25:46
You mentioned that your pdoc thought you had psychotic disorder and you were uncomfortable about that. I just wanted to say that I have known several people who seemed to be psychotic, but then after their depression and anxiety were brought under control (through the combo of antidepressants and antipsychotics) they were back to themselves. Did they really have psychotic disorders, or where they experiencing other mental health probs? It is so hard to say. The waters are so murky with diagnosis. Sometimes it is hard to say what is going on until after it clears up. So, don't be too concerned about what it is all called. No one really knows anyway.
Also, have you tried Abilify instead of Zyprexa? It is newer on the market, but I have heard some positive things about it.
Also, even though you eventually realize that your paranoid thoughts are not real, it is impt to tell your family and/or pdoc about them (which is probably only possible after you realize that they aren't true). It will help figure out how well (or how poorly) your meds are working.
Hand in there. I hope that things get better soon.
Best,
EESometimes people > Hey all. I'm feeling pretty depressed at the moment :( and hearing voices, very paranoid and my OCD is annoying me but my OCD isnt as bad as it usually is. I dont know what to do. I'm on a lot of medication but still feel depressed. Im starting to think my Mother and my Boyfriend are trying to pooson me. It feels real when it happens but then I know its not real later if that makes sence.
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> I'm on 10mg of zyprexa (which is doing nothing but making me fat) 200mg of clomipramine, 10mg of diazapam and 1000 mg of valproate.
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> What could I have added for depression? Should I increase the clomipramine? My pdoc was talking about going upto 250mg but im kind of scared of doing this.
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> :(
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> He is talking about puting me on an older neuroleptic. Largactil(Thorazine) was mentioned but there is no way id ever go back on that stuff again.
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> He thinks I have a psychotic disordre :( I dont want to have this label. I hate labels. I wonder which one he is leaning towards.
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> Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thank you.
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> So how is everyone going? I hope everyone is doing well. Take care all.
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> Chris.
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