Posted by JACJ on May 18, 2005, at 6:38:15
In reply to Re: risperdal withdrawl causing more symptoms, posted by jjj on May 17, 2005, at 23:16:53
Hi JJJ,
I really feel for you. I know exactly what you are experiencing. I was on 13 drugs in 2.6 years. I wasn't on them all of the time but it was hell. I was a normal person wtih soem anxiety and depression and went on Wellbutrin and had a manic epidsode which lead to more drugging. I am a true victim of medical mistakes. I am still very bitter and angry but that doesn't do me any good. I am an advocate for those on AP's. I don't tell anyone what to do with their meds b/c that is their business. All I can do is voice my views b/c of my situation.I have researched alot about AP's. Ris. is a bad one, well they are all not good drugs but with time the brain and body heals. We are meant to heal. I came off a benzo and AP really fast due to a doctor telling me to. I suggest a really slow taper to reduce the w/d effects. Did you doctor say how long the short term psychosis would last? I still wonder how short term it is? My research is more about Tardive Dyskinesia.
I know w/d can last for some time. I have been off the AP for 13 months and still have w/d symptoms like anxiety and obsessive thoughts which I never had before the drugs. The anixety is something I can't explain. It is different from a normal anxiety epidsode. You can make it.
I would love to tell you not to stay on the meds but it is not ethical for me to do that nor is it my business. You have to do what is right for you and only you have the key to the truth. I know some people really need meds.
What does your doctor say about this? How long were you on Ris.?
JACJ
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