Olanzapine for Anorexia Voices

[Pitchperfec]

My 17 year old daughter is suffering with anorexia. She is just starting the recovery process with the support of CAMS. Her mood is very low and she is often teary. She has started experiencing voices and Olanzapine 2.5g has been recommended along with Sertraline. Is this the normal treatment. The voices have only started in the last couple of weeks. I’m worried about her taking anti psychotic drugs. Is there anything else that will help?

[lillyofthevalley37]

My daughter had anorexia and we found that praying to Jesus made the voice go away , olanzapine won't get rid of the anorexic voice because it is different to hallucinatory voices that people with schizophrenia hear or people with psychosis - these voices generally do respond to anti psychotic drugs , but the anorexic voice doesn't , make of that what you will. I hope your daughter recovers from anorexia it was the worst thing to happen to us as a family I understand your misgivings about the drugs olanzapine makes you feel down but you need to feel strong to fight the anorexic voice aka Ana, keep fighting never accept Ana

[a_Cheshire_Cat]

Hey there! I haven't taken Olanzapine before, but I'm on 150mg of Sertraline daily and have been for the last couple of years – I was prescribed it after many years of talking therapies, natural remedies etc., which didn't help to improve my anxiety, depression, or eating disorder. However, I noticed a change very quickly on Sertraline, which is primarily an anti-depressant, and it's made a big difference in my life with virtually no side effects. Medications can be tricky because some work really well and others won't suit you (I have a friend who was unlucky on Sertraline, got very dizzy and sick from it, but then tried a few different ones and found one that works for her). From what I know of Olanzapine as well it's used for patients with dementia, schizophrenia etc., so sounds like a good thing to try if she's hearing voices. Lots of people are very nervous about trying medication for mental health issues, but I would really recommend giving them a chance! Fingers crossed that your daughter sees a quick improvement on her recovery journey x