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Posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
Im so disconnected ....
foncused
not on any meds stopped 7 mnths ago for reasons...
got dx as anxiety / depression
im hearing my thoughts arguing withmyself sort off.. like i shout at my dog then my thought is like dont do that be nice be calm
am i physcosed or is it an angel speaking to me? cus i been asking them for help...
omg i must sound so weird.. is this even the right board?
Posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:40:16
In reply to am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
foncused = confused
sry think its the wrong thread...
Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 17:54:10
In reply to am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
I am a bit confused by your post.
Are you asking if you are psychotic?
Posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:56:59
In reply to am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
sorry i am not thinking right.. i just re posted on the alternitive board or faith board cant member which one
sorry scott
dont know wats going on... all sorts going through my mins im terrified !!
Posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 18:00:27
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:56:59
lol @ me redirecting
heres a link
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faith/20050111/msgs/468365.htmlSORRY GUYS
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:13:22
In reply to am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
I think you are in med withdraw psychosis.
Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 18:14:42
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:13:22
Have you taken ANYTHING today or had anything to drink (alcohol?)?
Posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 18:18:15
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 18:14:42
NOOOOOOOOOOO i dont take drugs
i dont understand whats going on...been 7 mnths all started from stopping remeron
nerves got terrible, was dwelling on dreams ... got to the stage now where i wont go out.. im obsessing about phsycic ability or anxiety? been told its near enough same thing..
wont go out without thinking wat used to be here hundreds of yrs ago
feel disconnected so badly ...close freinds say its anxiety
to afraid to visit the doctor in fear he will send me to mental hospital THEN i WILL end up physcosed or something ..
anyone get me?
Posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:44:27
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 18:18:15
what do you do all day?
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2005, at 20:47:51
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by Sebastian on March 8, 2005, at 18:44:27
Crazychick, I thought you had been on Effexor and valium in the Past? I never heard you mention remeron before. I thought your therapist visited you at your house? I thought the CBT was working? You seemed alright cause you started your own website didn't you? Sorry to hear you feel so bad now, but I still say you need to at least give some meds a chance. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by SLS on March 8, 2005, at 22:53:15
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 18:18:15
CC,
I addressed some of your concerns on the PB Withdrawal board.
I do not believe you are psychotic. You are perhaps suffering from a biological affective disorder accompanied by significant anxiety and rumination.
Are you bipolar? How do you know?
What do you think about all day?
You might benefit greatly from psychotherapy.
I know your doctor has told you to try going without medication; the details for the decision I don't know. However, I think you might benefit from a quick trial of Zyprexa. You wouldn't need anything more than a few weeks to know if it will be helpful. You might even respond to it within a few days. Zyprexa is a newer "atypical" antipsychotic with antidepressant and mood-stabilizing properties. EPS side effects are very much reduced compared to the early neuroleptics. Tardive dyskinesia is almost unheard of. Many people who take it report thinking more clearly in addition to experiencing relief from anxiety and rumination in particular.
With what I know now about the antipsychotics, I wouldn't hesitate to try Zyprexa. I have used it and benefited from it. I have been on Abilify for over two years. I do not recommend Geodon, as it can precipitate mania and psychosis. Abilify is sometimes hard to initiate, as it can produce an akathisia-like effect during the first week or two. Zyprexa will make a much better first choice.
- Scott
Posted by RWWooddall on March 8, 2005, at 23:52:46
In reply to am i physcosed?, posted by crazychickuk on March 8, 2005, at 17:39:42
No, you're not in a true state of psychosis, because, well, you had the clarity of mind to post here. =) However, it does sound like you're having a lot of intrusive thought issues (i.e. you mentioned that when you go out you can't stop thinking about 'what used to be here hundreds of years ago,' which is a sort of benign thought, but for you it obviously is unpleasant and uncontrollable) - atypical-antipsychotics can help with that. People who are psychotic take atypical-antipsychotics too, sure, but many people who aren't psychotic take them too and much lower doses than the already "psychosed."
So in other words talking to your pdoc about being placed on a atypical-antipsychotic to control these pervasive/intrusive thoughts might be helpful. A small dose of Zyprexa before bed or so as another poster mentioned would probably be an excellent start.
Good luck.
- Reed
Posted by crazychickuk on March 9, 2005, at 2:30:48
In reply to Re: am i physcosed?, posted by RWWooddall on March 8, 2005, at 23:52:46
thankyou guys
i couldnt sleep lastnight to scaredi did end up going asleep but was afraid to do so.. woke up feeling weird still
im to afraid to try zyprexa... to afraid to go to the doctors they will give me meds except for an antipsychotic i no for a fact.. my doctors wont give this med out..
and physciatrsit if trying me on one im afraid it will make me worse in some way..
maybe im having a mental breakdown.. shall i ring to see a private physcologist? within 2 weeks or go to the doctors and be put on waiting list to see the consultant physciatrist which i know will be a waste of time.. she will probably hospilize me cus i sound crazy ..
im so scared
has anyone ever experienced this type of thing with anxiety before?
Posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 11:53:46
In reply to Re: am i physcosed? anyone ever experienced simual, posted by crazychickuk on March 9, 2005, at 2:30:48
Do you have any pills on you now? Try just taking one or half or a quarter of one. Just once. See what happens.
Posted by Sebastian on March 9, 2005, at 11:55:01
In reply to Re: am i physcosed? anyone ever experienced simual, posted by crazychickuk on March 9, 2005, at 2:30:48
You sound like you may be developing a psychosis.
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