Posted by heaven help me on June 14, 2006, at 10:39:13
In reply to Re: Antipsychotics RULE!, posted by blueberry on June 14, 2006, at 5:22:51
"Longterm use of antipsychotics can make someone who never had schizophrenia become schizophrenic if they taper off. Those dopamine receptors become super sensitive after being blocked for so long and they do not readily readapt to being unblocked. For me, they did not readapt even after 3 months of being without my 5 year zyprexa following a 4 month taper. It was hell."
Blueberry, I am on APs right now and it looks like I will be on them for a long time if not life. If I ever do wean off I am terrified! Do you mind telling me more specifically what you went through? How you felt, what you saw, etc? I know I am asking a lot but I feel better when I have an idea of what may be...probably ought to just trust the Lord in this but I'm in a constant battle to trust Him as well :) (which is NOT a reflection on His trustworthiness). Anyway, blah, blah...If you don't mind answering, I;d appreciate it.
blessigns
mary
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