Medication damage?

[JustAboutDone]

I went through a manic episode and was sectioned and put on filth called Olanzapine. Went along with it for a month like a dickhead, Been severely depressed ever since, I am convinced they have destroyed my brain. Anyone else ever took these?

Psychiatrists are super keen on olanzapine and seroquel - they love things that render the patients as numb and compliant as possible. I think it takes a while to leave your system and your brain chemistry to adapt but you'll get there xx

 

[Jen Erik]

In spite of that, it's been a real lifesaver.

That's great, I'm glad to hear it's working so well for you.

 

[Nem]

Antidepressants don't work, it's basically a placebo effect. I regret taking these things along with any pharma, worst thing I ever did and I can't believe I even took them since I more or less knew they were a scam from the start.
Peace

 

[NoChoice]

I'm at a loss of words at how frustrating this is, although I cannot feel any emotion due to the lobotomy/brain damage from the antipsychotic I took 2 years ago. My soul is screaming and it feels like I've been deleted and destroyed completely as a human being, permanently and forever. Does anyone know if @Wantingpeace posted a goodbye or anything? I heard she ctb and I am beyond heartbroken for her and what she went through. She probably was so alone, afraid and confused. I wish I could've been there at least to tell her that I know how she felt, which is nothing, and that it's not her fault.

I understand that these medications help people, but they are simply not safe. I honestly believe they completely are outweighed by damage as opposed to benefit and they only exist to make money and destroy people. 2 of my family members were also so destroyed by them that they don't even know it, but I noticed well before my med experience. What frustrates me even more is that natural medicines that are shown to be much safer and more effective are illegal all because of money. I'm just disgusted at this and my heart really goes out to anyone else whose experiencing this lobotomy/destruction of all humanity down to the core essence of your soul. I am wanting to cry and even shed a tear reading this beautiful angel @Wantingpeace 's posts having heard she ctb, which is nearly impossible for me as I have no capability to feel emotion, but this is so strong that I am almost forcing tears out. She was so trapped, I know how it feels, this is destroying me to read her words understanding her confusion and loss of self

All of you people that may make it out of ctb or have hope, please do whatever you can to spread knowledge and stop these medications from being overused. There are seriously good, capable souls dying completely and totally due to medications, it's not an exaggeration. Please make this stop, good people are being destroyed and dying because of this.

 

[SMarie1204]

All of you people that may make it out of ctb or have hope, please do whatever you can to spread knowledge and stop these medications from being overused. There are seriously good, capable souls dying completely and totally due to medications, it's not an exaggeration. Please make this stop, good people are being destroyed and dying because of this.

Most people I talk to struggle to understand that this is an issue because they don't understand HOW it can be an issue. Surely, doctors are well-informed about PWS and it's symptoms, duration, etc? The thing is they aren't. In my city I've only found two doctors who are knowledgeable and willing to treat protracted withdrawal specifically. It's a special hell that no one understands unless they've been through it. So many don't make it through because of the assault of symptoms and lack of support. A lot of people lose their homes, jobs, family, and friends as a result. Some make it to the other side of PWS after months/years, with emotional, medical and likely financial support. Your doctor didn't tell you this. After a while you even become a liability for them as they've basically prescribed you what has become a debilitating illness.

I'm gonna leave this here for anyone feeling like they're losing their mind and body after coming off meds:

BeyondMeds.com - I linked straight to the section on psychiatric drug withdrawal, the end of the page has a ton more links to resources that you can send to your friends, family, doctors who may attribute your symptoms to laziness/drug seeking/another medical condition requiring MORE meds)
TheIcarusProject.net - The "Crisis Toolkit" page contains The Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs
MadInAmerica.com - Blogs, podcasts, articles, personal experiences and other info on psych med withdrawal and other mental health issues.
MadInAmerica GLOBAL - Madinamerica. Global.
SurvivingAntidepressants.org - HUGE FORUM specifically for withdrawal and tapering from psych meds.

*NOT a pro-life post. Leaving this here because withdrawal can turn you into someone you don't recognize/others find hard to understand. What you find in these links may help you avoid a shit ton of misunderstandings that can easily land you in a psych ward or a billion other shitty places. It's difficult to explain when you're in the midst of it, so I send articles from these sites to people close to me rather than ramble incoherently for hours through tears.

 

[Jenna]

Benzobuddies.org is good too.

 

[HelpPlease]

My brain is fried I cannot care for myself I have to ctb bc I'm a vegetable from drugs. Thacker pharma you fucks. How much was my fault ? Idk

 

[Jenna]

My brain is fried I cannot care for myself I have to ctb bc I'm a vegetable from drugs. Thacker pharma you fucks. How much was my fault ? Idk

None of it is your fault. Many of us are here for the same reason. I was never told the risks. I didn't give informed consent to the suffering I'm living because I trusted a doctor.

 

[HelpPlease]

I am suffering!!!!!!!!!
Brain damage !!!!! It hurts!!!!!!

 

[JadedGray]

Yes, it's one of the main reasons for wanting to CTB. I have no future prospects like this.

 

[SenseOfLoss]

Yes I was facially disfigured by a steroid they put me on. Now I have to end my life

The same thing happened to me. Cortisone-induced water retention in the face that is no longer receding.