Advice Please!

[Laula384]

I've recently been struggling with thoughts of whether life is real or not (e.g.: could it be a dream; could I be imagining life) and I feel like I am drowning in these thoughts. Sometimes it is so overwhelming that it feels delusion-like. Even when I have moments of not having these thoughts, my mind then goes to thinking about why anything in life even matters.

I have been in therapy for 3 months and am currently on 1mg of Risperidone and 10mg of Lexapro. I am wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar to this or has any suggestions of how to feel better (different meds, ect, etc.) ?

[Stilltrying_]

I'vd had thoughts of life just being a dream etc. I'm not sure how many people do but I would expect it is quite common; maybe when you're a bit stressed or tired. The risperidone could be making you feel a bit "dreamy" too.

I frequently wonder why anything in life even matters too ; that is probably quite common or it could be part of our depression. I think as well as we are living in a bit of a crazy world in my opinion at the moment and it amazes me that anyone stays sane or grounded !

These are things which if they are bothering you you could maybe bring up at your next session too and yes mention also about the meds if you think they may be contributing.

Gemma xx

[hypercat54]

Everyone has these thoughts from time to time but there are no answers x

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Will, I pretend its a dream when its too scary XD

[Zoea]

I have vivid dreams for quite some time now and they are often just as realistic (and jarring!) as real life. I don't now think life is not real in some way, I'm not sure if I've thought that in the past.

Best wishes with your treatment and recovery and push through. I've found with Paranoid Schizophrenia for about 3 decades now it takes quite a lot of effort to even stay properly rational often. I don't blame myself though...

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Laula,

Here is a link to more information about your medication which may help a little.

Antipsychotic (Resperidone) side effects can include emotional side effects having a sense of unreality etc. mind.org.uk/information-sup...

eMC (Electronic medicines compendium) ttps://medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...

Lexapro (Antidepressant) mind.org.uk/information-sup...

Cipralex (UK name for Lexapro) eMC medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...

Hope this helps. But do contact your GP/MH practitioner for more advice.

Keep in touch!

Best wishes,

MAS Nurse