Please, is anyone there?

[Caseopia]

My psychiatrist switched my meds less than a week ago. I can't stop crying. I'm scared. It's doom and gloom. I can't reach my support on the phone. Can anyone chat? I'm scared.

[lillyofthevalley37]

Hi Caseopia make yourself a soothing cup of tea with honey , take stock , did your GP say the medication takes time to work ? What is the medication maybe someone on here has taken it and can share their experience of it

[Caseopia in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Ta is a good idea. Doctor put me on nurontin and zyprexa at bed. and took my off abilify. She had me take zyprexa this morning to sleep and now I feel weird.

[Alpaca2884]

You are not alone Caseopia. I am here for you. What medication did your doctor switch you to? The meds could take weeks, a month or over a month before you will feel the effects.

[Caseopia in reply to Alpaca2884]

Took my off abilify. Added nurontin and zyprexa.

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Hi, I’m here

[SeekingPeace1]

Hi. Google the names of your meds and see how they work and how much time they take to work. Some meds have really bad side effects and reactions. I remember feeling absolutely awful with taking just one half tablet of risperidone. There must be some other number you can try to get help on - just search on google or call emergency.Meanwhile, maybe doing some breath exercises will help - inhale to a count of 4 and exhale to a count of 8. Look up some guided meditation videos on youtube and try to concentrate on that.

This "alternate nostril breathing" exercise also helps to calm you down: youtube.com/watch?v=8VwufJr...(Not working as expected?)

[Hidden]

Can you call your doctors office and let them know ASAP ?Please remember we’re here for you

[Caseopia in reply to Hidden]

I did. Going to a group therapy session on virtual

[Hidden in reply to Caseopia]

That’s great. Hope you enjoy 😊

[Alpaca2884 in reply to Caseopia]

That is great! You are taking necessary steps towards healing. You are stronger than you think. This is a fight so many of us have been through so you are not alone. Don’t forget to give much love to yourself. You are worth it!

[Caseopia in reply to Alpaca2884]

Thank you

[Sunnidayz1]

Hi. Yes someone is always here to help. You've come to the right place. We got you. We understand. I am sure you are experiencing a normal reaction to the new meds. No reason for fear it's totally normal to feel the way you do. It takes time for the meds to do their job and sometimes especially in the beginning the meds may cause weird reactions. Just know it's not you it's the med that is trying to work in your system. We want things to work asap and meds dont work that way. Hang in there. Give it time and be patient with yourself. You can do this!

Sunni❤

[Caseopia in reply to Sunnidayz1]

Thank you

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to Caseopia]

No problem

[Caseopia]

How would I watch it? I love animals

[Alpaca2884 in reply to Caseopia]

Hi. I love animals too! Check out “funny farm rescue” . They are on facebook, YouTube and they have a website. They post live videos every Sunday and you can watch old ones on YouTube on facebook. They are located in NJ. There are over 550 animals. One lady owns the farm and it is run by her and her volunteers. There are many animals with disabilities that she takes care of and gives them a wonderful life. It’s heartwarming

[Caseopia in reply to Alpaca2884]

Oh wow. I'm in NJ. Do you know where? I'll check it out. Thank you.

[Alpaca2884 in reply to Caseopia]

Yes! Mays Landing

[Caseopia]

I'm now on nurontin and zyprexa

[Caseopia]

Thank you so much

[Hidden]

Hi I can chat. Should you get back in touch with doctor? I’ve had to do this a couple of times and even went in-patient at the hospital because I was having suicidal thoughts. I’m on medication that works for me finally have some peace of mind Please don’t give up The doctor (psychiatrist); can help you feel much better but it can take some trial and error.

[Caseopia in reply to Hidden]

I just got off the phone with the doctor. She is calling me every day several times to check up. I almost went inpatient yesterday. Right now I'm feeling a little calmer. Just doing arts and crafts and listening to music to keep calm. I'm scared of these side effects and extreme mood swings. But right now I'm safe. Thank you for reaching out.

[Hidden in reply to Caseopia]

Your welcome and my best to you

[Espejo1024]

Hi Caseopia. Yes, you are in a very supportive place here. I've read through your replies and it sounds like you have a very supportive doctor and I'm glad your are set up for group therapy, even if it's only virtual. Those are 2 great ideas and I feel like they will help you. Medicines can be a good thing but also a tricky thing because everyone's bodies react in a unique way. I'd available to chat whenever you want. I have to take a very strong medicine for insomonia after my husband had a heart attack. I didn't want to but I trusted my doctor and she really helped me through it and eventual I weaned off it.

Have you started the group therapy yet? Do you have a close family member of good friend to talk to? Sending you virtual hugs from Ohio. ❤️

[Caseopia in reply to Espejo1024]

I just left a message for the doctor demanding my old meds back. She is new to me and switched everything. Why? I'm manic so bad and my adhd is out of control. I don't know what to do. Yes, I had group therapy yesterday. Thank you for responding. I also have a couple people that are very supportive.

[Espejo1024 in reply to Caseopia]

Why did your doctor want to take you off the meds that have helped you for 4 years?

[Caseopia in reply to Espejo1024]

She said they weren't helping enough but it was. I haven't been to a hospital in 4 years. She doesn't understand. But I got her to put me back in abilify so I should eventually start feeling better. And I went off gabopentin. I was having a bad reaction. Thank you all for the support.

[Blueruth]

Do the new meds prevent you from going off gradually? I had this experience with an SSRI but I wasn’t going to another med. I took less and less over time. If it was too much I would back up. The doctor insisted it would take two weeks but it took a month plus an Ayurvedic cleanse.

[Caseopia in reply to Blueruth]

I just responded above. I'm so manic and my adhd is so bad because the doc switched everything that I can't even walk in my room or lay in my bed I started so many projects. I've been on the same meds for 4 years. I wasn't cured but it was better than this.

[Blueruth in reply to Caseopia]

Historically they used to do that but when they did you stayed in a facility while withdrawing. That type of care is gone unfortunately. I am not your doctor nor am i familiar with the meds but I get so uncomfortable with just stopping psych meds. They impact your brain and you are like pulling a plug. No wonder you are reacting this way. I would question her on why she thinks it is a good idea to go cold turkey even if you are starting something else. Maybe she has a good reason. I think it is fair to ask the question (I wouldn't be that nice lol). Gosh if I was in that state interacting with a client I could easily lose my job. That isn't cool.

[Caseopia in reply to Blueruth]

I started out nice with the doctor but she wouldn't listen. She just kept saying, "you're a little uncomfortable" I tried to explain its unbearable. I hung up on her.

[Blueruth in reply to Caseopia]

If you live in CO I can refer you to an awesome PA who would not treat you like that! I had that happened to me. She told me I would have withdrawal symptoms for two weeks tops. I had to lie to her so that I had enough to titrate according to my needs and I ignored her. Then fired her.

[Caseopia in reply to Blueruth]

Unfortunately I'm not in CO. I'm in nj.

[Blueruth in reply to Caseopia]

I figured the odds were low. Hope you can find someone just as caring. I seems so hit or miss 😞

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How are you feeling now, 11 days later?

[Caseopia]

Getting better thanks. Had a bad reaction to a med.