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Posted by duck on April 14, 2004, at 23:34:49
I discovered this site by accident, and am glad I did. I have dealt with mental illness for all of my 51 years. Mine's due to "bad" brain chemistry & environmental issues in the home. I was lucky--though I was short-term hospitalized a few times, in the 1970's, I am able to work & am now semi-tetired. I've used medications--Thorzaine, Mellaril, Trilafon, Haldol, etc--but I don't take any, now. Meds make my eye pressure high, and i've had glaucoma 3 times, lost some eyesight. Thyroid condition would complicate dosages. etc.
Main way my thought disorders manifest themselves: I love things--like the fabric satin (it IS shiny & smooth!), big hands (great for playing piano!) & ducks!! When I love somethng, I really love it!!! I kiss my satin bedsheets, also have kissed the satin table covering used at church during Lent & Advent (purple, high-quality satin!) When I worked, in an office, I faced ill treatment, because of my illness, I felt i was unfairly treated. I also have physical problems, poor vision & hearing loss, which makes my voice loud, and I got lots of hassles on the job because of these problems. I am a devout Catholic, and try hard to live my faith & not to retaliate, but it was hard, and I am glad I am outta there (work). I admit, some were kind, but not many. I do try to be kind to others.
Posted by jms600 on April 15, 2004, at 16:26:55
In reply to my thought disorders, posted by duck on April 14, 2004, at 23:34:49
Have you tried any of the newer atypical anti-pschotics such as risperidone (Risperdal), quetiapine (Seroquel), olanzapine (Zyprexa), and Abilify (Aripiprazole)? I know that they are safer than the older anti-psychotics, with less side effects, and may be more suited to you & also may not affect your eye pressure, thyroid etc.
It may be worth researching and looking into if these newer drugs may improve your quality of life and make you feel better.
Perhaps the first steps is talking to your doctor and also researching them on the internet.
Best of luck!
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