I came off them all (quetiapine and carbamazepine) because I felt a lot of mistrust, but I feel awful anyway so I'm wondering if they would numb me into a sort of functionality of some description?
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BPD Barbie
Visionary
- Dec 1, 2019
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What do you mean by mistrust? Meds aren't for everyone, they work for some and not for others. For me, they worked pretty well but I often want to stop them as well. I'd say give them another try, how long did you take them for originally?
Are you in contact with your pdoc? You should try to adjust your doses and give them a few weeks. Did you feel better enough that you thought you don't need your meds anymore?
Also, I hope you didn't discontinue them abruptly. Withdrawals suck.
I've been taking meds for 6+ years, multiple med changes, and I still don't think my current cocktail is at 100%.
Also, I hope you didn't discontinue them abruptly. Withdrawals suck.
I've been taking meds for 6+ years, multiple med changes, and I still don't think my current cocktail is at 100%.
I can understand your mistrust and of course its ultimately your decision, but I think meds are a good thing overall.
Im not sure I have fully come to terms with the idea of pills changing the way I feel about stuff. Its like - if its just a bunch of chemicals then whats the point of *doing stuff*, right? But then thats probably true of a lot of things I do (like caffiene, or dopamine-hits from video games), but I just dont think about it! We're just animals, after all.
In my experience, the meds help you feel a little better or care a little less, which helps you do things more easily - most of the benefits are from the meds just letting you get on with your life. Its stuff like going outside or hanging out with friends that *really* make me feel better, but the meds help me do that instead of being too anxious to get out of bed.
Also don't come off them without your doctor's advice because stopping abruptly can have negative effects - some drugs need to be ramped down gradually.
Im not sure I have fully come to terms with the idea of pills changing the way I feel about stuff. Its like - if its just a bunch of chemicals then whats the point of *doing stuff*, right? But then thats probably true of a lot of things I do (like caffiene, or dopamine-hits from video games), but I just dont think about it! We're just animals, after all.
In my experience, the meds help you feel a little better or care a little less, which helps you do things more easily - most of the benefits are from the meds just letting you get on with your life. Its stuff like going outside or hanging out with friends that *really* make me feel better, but the meds help me do that instead of being too anxious to get out of bed.
Also don't come off them without your doctor's advice because stopping abruptly can have negative effects - some drugs need to be ramped down gradually.
It's too late since I already came off them and idk how to titrate back up to the dose I was on, really I just want to die anyway.
Lost in a Dream
He/him - Metal head
- Feb 22, 2020
- 1,769
I totally understand the mistrust that you have for the meds and the doctors because of the experience I've had with them. I've tried 4 different medications and I still want to die, but because of family, I'm desperately looking for something to make the wait more tolerable. Every time I have tried something, it always seemed to work for a little while, but then it just wouldn't do anything, which leads me to believe that I have just been experiencing the placebo effect every single time.
Maybe it is the case that these medications can and do help some people, but in my opinion, it seems like the doctors that prescribe them only do so because it makes them more money. Profit will always be more important than the well-being of the patients, in my opinion.
If you have been taking these medications for a while and stopped taking them because it doesn't feel like they are working, then I would recommend trying a different medication. Maybe you will find one that actually works, but if not, then at least you tried.
Maybe it is the case that these medications can and do help some people, but in my opinion, it seems like the doctors that prescribe them only do so because it makes them more money. Profit will always be more important than the well-being of the patients, in my opinion.
If you have been taking these medications for a while and stopped taking them because it doesn't feel like they are working, then I would recommend trying a different medication. Maybe you will find one that actually works, but if not, then at least you tried.
ssaaahmo
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- May 18, 2020
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mathieu
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- Jun 5, 2019
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Did you take them for long enough to know whether they worked or not? I'd say it might be worth trying them again. Or you could try different meds.
I was forced to take them for 3 months in an inpatient setting. I can't say that I feel it helped at all.
mathieu
Enlightened
- Jun 5, 2019
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In that case I would ask your doctor about trialing a different med.
Why not? Even if something will go wrong you can always speak to your doctor and change your meds for another. Sometimes it takes time to find the right one for you and it may be frustrating but still it's worth to try.
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I guess I'm worried because they assessed me during mania, prescribed heavily sedating meds and I am already barely able to function without those.
Meds are great to help "stabilise" you and your emotions. I don't believe they help in the long run because the root of the problems will still be there. Maybe they will help you feel ready to talk about them at some point in the future? But if even being on meds make you feel slightly better then there certainly isn't any harm to taking them :)
SuicidalSymphonies
I think I'll take a dirt nap.
- Oct 13, 2019
- 1,028
I would give them another try, however, if your dosage isn't working, speak to your doctor about adjusting it. Sometimes it's not the wrong medication, but the wrong amount.
If you're even asking if you should give it another go, I'd say yes! x
Feel free to send a PM any time you need someone to chat with. I've been through a handful of meds for several years before finding one that kind of works. My age is a big reason I don't get prescribed certain medications... I'm 23, and that is somehow too young for some.
If you're even asking if you should give it another go, I'd say yes! x
Feel free to send a PM any time you need someone to chat with. I've been through a handful of meds for several years before finding one that kind of works. My age is a big reason I don't get prescribed certain medications... I'm 23, and that is somehow too young for some.
I'm 23 too, they've tried lithium, sodium valproate, both times with quetiapine which is what I'm prescribed now, also carbamazepine...
SuicidalSymphonies
I think I'll take a dirt nap.
- Oct 13, 2019
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I have never been prescribed those before... I haven't even heard of them! Possibly name differences here in CAD.
500mg, but I'm already sleeping the majority of the day without it.
I have a bunch of it stockpiled, I was hoping it would be fatal in overdose, but it seems like it isn't likely to be.
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That's a high dose, especially with you sleeping so much already. I'm afraid it's incredibly difficult to overdose on Quetiapine, I've had a few patients try. It causes heart problems mainly, but I wouldn't recommend trying to OD on it
Are you a psychiatric doctor?Just wondering what kind of patients you have. Yes, it's a really high dose... I don't understand why.
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Lost.
Antidepressants and antipsychotics are posion
- Feb 13, 2020
- 173
Dunno... was on 25mg quetiapine, and it knocked me back for sixes. Took it at 8pm and couldn't function before mid afternoon.
I was awake but couldn't remember what i did 2 minutes earlier. Stopped it after 1 week. My job requires concentration (statistics and dataprocessing). It wasn't an option. The treating quack was quite surprised by the effect.
Anyways, going on meds is the easy part. They may or may not work. Getting off them is another story. I won't voluntarily touch them again, never mind swallowing them
I was awake but couldn't remember what i did 2 minutes earlier. Stopped it after 1 week. My job requires concentration (statistics and dataprocessing). It wasn't an option. The treating quack was quite surprised by the effect.
Anyways, going on meds is the easy part. They may or may not work. Getting off them is another story. I won't voluntarily touch them again, never mind swallowing them
dandan
One more attempt on life.
- Feb 18, 2019
- 1,298
only testosterone and dianabol combined with exercise, gym, running, did the trick for me... turned out I had low testo.. some woman have this or a similar problem too, thats what my endocrinologist said... imo that shitty meds you are taking , did nothing for me... but everyones different, good luck
