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Posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 21:14:08
Is anybody using antipsychotics for an anxiety/ocd problem?
Do the benifits far outweigh the risks (ie. EPS)?
Ace.
Posted by justyourlaugh on February 20, 2003, at 22:11:42
In reply to how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd, posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 21:14:08
hi ace,
yes i have esp..hee hee
i take seroquel ,not for that though,
it does nothing for that,,however i only take 100or 75 to sleep inthe pm.
i think it wears off by morning,,,
can you guess i cant spell that gittery thing that starts with an "a"
j
Posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 22:28:19
In reply to Re: how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd ?ace, posted by justyourlaugh on February 20, 2003, at 22:11:42
> hi ace,
> yes i have esp..hee hee
> i take seroquel ,not for that though,
> it does nothing for that,,however i only take 100or 75 to sleep inthe pm.
> i think it wears off by morning,,,
> can you guess i cant spell that gittery thing that starts with an "a"
> jAkathisia you mean?
So what exactly do you take the antipsychotics for?
Ace.
Posted by justyourlaugh on February 21, 2003, at 8:28:40
In reply to Re: how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd » justyourlaugh, posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 22:28:19
ace,
i think i take it because i am psychotic.i am a cutter among other things
jyl
Posted by GreatDaneBoy on February 21, 2003, at 15:38:18
In reply to how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd, posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 21:14:08
Hi Ace!
I take 400mg of Seroquel (all at bedtime) and it has done wonders for my anxiety. It has also stabilized my mood better than any other mood stabilizer, and it regulates my sleep wonderfully. Best of all, I don't have any side effects. I can't comment on OCD, but it's definitely worth a shot for the anxiety.
Best of luck!
Dane =)
Posted by babs on February 21, 2003, at 15:40:37
In reply to Re: how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd » justyourlaugh, posted by justyourlaugh on February 21, 2003, at 8:28:40
Ace- I take risperdal (2 mg) to augment Celexa (60 mg) for ocd and anxiety. The stuff works amazingly well, it's made me feel the best I've ever felt mentally but I've gained a lot of weight (60 pounds- I've lost 12 of the 60 so far and am working at losing the rest). However, from what I understand weight gain that is that extreme doesn't happen to everyone. Gaining 60 pounds was a bummer but it beats obsessing like I was. The risperdal works so well that it has completely taken away my neck pain (which was due to anxiety). I had severe neck pain for 12 years- saw a chiropractor regularly which only helped minimally. The risperdal relieves my anxiety and obsessions and I have no EPS. I've decided not to worry about TD and I have no regrets about taking the risperdal. I may be naive and eat my words later, but that's how I feel now. It has given me immense relief. Be well, babs
Posted by Jack Smith on February 21, 2003, at 16:05:24
In reply to Re: how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd » justyourlaugh, posted by babs on February 21, 2003, at 15:40:37
What were your symptoms of anxiety? Did you have panic or just straight anxiety or both? Physical symptoms?
Posted by babs on February 21, 2003, at 16:37:32
In reply to Antipsychotics for anxiety » babs, posted by Jack Smith on February 21, 2003, at 16:05:24
I'd say it was straight anxiety- mine usually manifests itself in my stomach and muscle tension. Years ago I had panic attacks that accompanied my first depression but those had subsided before I started taking the risperdal. It was strange- I went from panic attacks to obsessions. My anxiety has this uncanny ability to morph!
Posted by xjs7 on February 21, 2003, at 18:42:34
In reply to how plausible? - antipsychotics for anxiety/ocd, posted by ace on February 20, 2003, at 21:14:08
When I was first put on an antipsychotic agent, I was mostly anxiety-free for six months. Then I slowly became anxious again. Now, despite being on a medium-high dose of Geodon, and an SSRI, I am very anxious almost all the time. So, AP's are definitely not an effective treatment for my anxiety. An AP may be worth trying though--you might react differently. I hope this helps.
xjs7
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