Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 1112842

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countering antipsychotic 'blah'

Posted by Christ_empowered on December 8, 2020, at 0:23:18

ugh. it does appear...i need a neuroleptic, in my life. it is what it is.

thankfully, i don't seem to require a high dose or more than 1 at a time. i realize, now, that some people -do- require a high(ish) dose, some people do better on 2 at a time, etc.

my problem is that even though my 'atypical' life partner, abilify, is not as terrible as the others -for me- , i get...blahs. i mean, 20mgs is not as bad as 30mgs was, of course. 30mgs was over-kill, and getting down to 20 a) required a shrink willing to do it and b) took 3 months +/- for my brain to recalibrate. and so...

for now, at least, 20mgs it is, OK. I think its an appropriate dosage, probably maybe (?). thing is...

I've slimmed down the supplements, so now its a multi-vitamin, 2 b-100 tabs, 1000 IU natural form E, 6+/- grams C (no longer time release, and I also seem...well, healthier but also less able to mega-dose C).

thing is...blah. i don't know what to do about this, honestly. i don't know that a prescription is...worth it, at any level. wellbutrin adds a level of apathy at the dose that provides meaningful stimulation, plus...seizure risk. i don't do well with ssri drugs, long term, which may actually be for the best, I think.

a genuine stimulant is a no go. in fact...my general effect on psychiatrists seems to be such that I am encouraged to take antidepressants (frowning too much?), told to stay on the tranq forever and ever, amen (OK), and I get mild sedatives thrown my way...

nothing much in the way of improving concentration, etc. not that I expect a magic pill. I think a minor dosage reduction in the abilify might be better, but if I ask invariably I'll hear "lemme tell ya about a drug called (latest atypical HERE)," and that's fairly pointless.

supplements? DLPA was/is ok, on occasion. im remarkably...stable personality, no drugs or drink, just...blah. tranquilizers. this isn't quite the true 'tranquilizer psychosis' --no tremor, not so apathetic as to be truly problematic, thank goodness -- its just a not so bright mood, somewhat impaired concentration, also I get the sense that my anxiety levels actually go down a bit and my mood up a tad with less tranq floating around.

suggestions? anything? thanks. :-)

 

Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah'

Posted by Lamdage22 on December 8, 2020, at 0:34:43

In reply to countering antipsychotic 'blah', posted by Christ_empowered on December 8, 2020, at 0:23:18

Hi CE,

I am talking to a Chinese Medicine doctor on wednesday about Lion's Mane, apparently it can diminish positive symptoms greatly and have other benefits including pro BDNF effects. Cognitive enhancer.

https://forum.schizophrenia.com/t/amyloban-3399-lions-mane-discussion/152533/241

See, a few people there had great benefits. Not everyone, but like 4-5 people.

I will tap into the TCM guys experiences with it. If I could cut down on the Neuroleptics at least somewhat and reap cognitive and mood benefits, that would be awesome. I get it. It is a bummer to take Neuroleptics. Even just the stigma attached to it. I don't think it can replace all neuroleptics, but it might allow some people to fare with a lower dosage. Don't do anything sudden with the NL dosage. It is a recipe for disaster.

 

Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah' » Christ_empowered

Posted by Skeletor on December 12, 2020, at 8:30:09

In reply to countering antipsychotic 'blah', posted by Christ_empowered on December 8, 2020, at 0:23:18

Try 10mgs.

Aripiprazole is pro-dopaminergic at lowish dosages up to maybe 5 mgs. Dosages above 5 mgs are antidopaminergic.

 

Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah'

Posted by Christ_empowered on December 12, 2020, at 22:08:17

In reply to Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah' » Christ_empowered, posted by Skeletor on December 12, 2020, at 8:30:09

thanks :-)

I think Abilify is kind of unique (?) in that one can go very close to full on hibernation/vegetation...

with 1 pill daily. and no visible eps. creepy.

thanks again. :-)

 

Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah'

Posted by Englishman006! on December 23, 2020, at 6:30:24

In reply to Re: countering antipsychotic 'blah', posted by Christ_empowered on December 12, 2020, at 22:08:17

Try experimenting with Benzos, a different one to what you're on. Take a high dose for a few days then come off. The effects normally lasts...!


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