Posted by mindevolution on January 24, 2007, at 2:07:24
In reply to Re: Schizophrenia??? » linkadge, posted by Amandafran on January 21, 2007, at 19:02:30
> Im taking Lamictal 100mg,Prozac 80mg Lunesta 3mg, and Abilify 10mg..the abilify I was told was for my disorganized thoughts....but I also know that it can be used for other things..
have you exhausted non medication treatments yet, like psychotherapy or councelling, or getting a spiritual guide, or religion, or yoga, or meditation, etc?
what have you got to lose?
just as a suggestion you can always try these first and if you still are having problems you can always try the meds.
the side effects from those meds can be quite severe, particularly the antipsychotics. you should read up about tardive dyskinesias, akathisia, torsades de point, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, so that you can make an informed decision regarding your medications.
I would also suggest that you seek help in the private sector of the mental health system, before taking yourself to hospital, because the public mental health system can be very harsh on patients.
I wish you well.
me
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