Posted by JenStar on January 2, 2006, at 23:05:14
In reply to *Why* would Risperdal help me, posted by Deneb on January 2, 2006, at 22:50:03
hi Deneb,
I know that "psychotic" is a scary word with ugly historical connotations.But many drugs are labeled as treating a main cause, but are also prescribed successfuly for a variety of other symptoms too. (For example: The first time I was prescribed Ativan for anxiety, I freaked out b/c the med pamphlet said it was often used to reduce nausea in chemo patients.)
I know you don't want to think of yourself as "a psychotic." And you're not! You're a great, complex person who happens to have some issues. If Risperdal helps, then take it. Who cares what it's labeled for, right?
I know it's hard to get past the stigma. But if it helps, it helps. And you deserve to feel better.
JenStar
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