Relapse back into Psychosis?
825914
I hate to this, but you need to get back on your meds. I know it sucks, I know you might have some unpleasant side effects, but the hassles involved with the meds are better than the hassles stemming from the illness. I had a  roomate that had some of the same symptoms. His meds made him shake. So he would get off his meds and would deteriorate radiply. Your still young, I want you to remember this, with your condition, you are susceptible to alcoholism and drug addiction. I don't want you to find out the hard way and dig yourself a huge hole that will be hard to get out of. Please talk to someone close to you that can help. I'm changing my profile to allow you to email me for 48 hours if I can help further. i wish you the best.
333128
I don't know why you put up with that kind of treatment my lady.  First thing, if you have not yet done it, is to give up your drug habit.  Next, get rid of him completely.  He is a bad influence and you will not be able to reestablish your life again until you rid yourself of bad influences.  There is nothing wrong with starting over\n\nI also would suggest that he, and maybe you, get some treatment or at least see a doctor about depression.  I am a depressive and I know that I have felt the same way about myself and asked my wife the same questions, and often depression is masked, or dealt with at least with alcohol and/or drugs.  In my case it was alcohol.\n\nDo these things, a rehab if necessary, but at least a circle of people who you can talk to and share your problems with and get the support you need to help you along the way.\n\nYou are not masochistic, you are probably depressed and just need to feel better about yourself and get your life back on track.  You have taken the first step by reaching out for advice, that proves you want help.  I wish you all the luck and perserverance in the world.  remember, you are not alone.\n\nPeace and love
1054481
You have started to regain your life back. Meth will eventually bring anyone down to a living hell. I am proud you are strong enough to Put it behind you. But I am sorry to hear your boyfriend has not. the only way for you to survive is to let him be  part of that pass also. I know its hard, but thats the path  for you to move forward. Memories of a fun time is what you have, keep it, but that time has long pass. So keep moving in the right direction, don't look back.
710140
I am a cutter or was a cutter. I am telling you YES tell you therapist. The meds can be either changed or upped. I do not believe that the meds I took cured my cutting urges but they did help me to be able to function better. What helped me was DBT- dialectual behavioral therapy, group therapy and a good therapist. What stops me now from cutting is simple, the scars! I have scars that are very visible and tell many stories, storys that I rather never read again. You have the strength inside you to stop cutting, you just have to fight through the urges, the anger and the anxiety. Oh, it was hard and still now it's sometimes gets hard BUT I look at it this way, the only one I was punishing was myself and why the heck should I do this! I was punished enough growing up so why do I want to continue this myself. Talk to your therapist about the meds and about possible dbt. It has helped me and I know it can help you!
241146
To go back. or to a lower level. Like in mental illness.???
726949
Self mutilating is another issue. I'm sure you had to see a Dr. to determine that you are Bi-polar. PLEASE,PLEASE go and talk to the Dr. I had and I mean literally HAD a friend who was Bi-polar, and was also a cutter, and she did such a good job, that she is no longer here in this life. The only way to help yourself is to face it and get the help you need. Praying for you...
676609
Dear Miss Awin,\nYou can consult a Homeopath that will definately help.There are medicines which will put you back on track.\n\nBest wishes,\nDr.Santosh Joshi\nHomeopathic consultant
742842
sudden onset of a break with reality...hallucinations, delusions etc.
948992
I think you should get a frontal lobotomy and start over again.  After you have recovered fully, take spelling lessons.  Then you will be good to go.
479398
Psychosis is a symptom of several mental illnesses. It is characterized by hallucinations, auditory or visual.
538166
Well I'm starting my third year of med school in September so I'm not a doctor but I'm pretty sure that if they have been diagnosed with schizophrenia they can be made to go to treatment by a family member. I'm sure if you talked to a doctor at a hospital that deals with these cases they'd be able to get a retramand which is basically a warrant for that person. They are usually very good about it and will bring the person in for treatment in a safe and responsible manner even if the person refuses treatment. Schizophrenia isn't a disease anybody takes lightly so they'd do all that is needed to get that person help. Good luck and I'm very sorry for your trouble.
985846
Don't panic. I know major withdrawal like you're experiencing sucks, but you're not hooked forever. If you ever need to/want to go off the meds, a doctor will be able to take you off them gradually, so as to avoid the intense side effects.  \n\nIt's like being in a wheelchair or on crutches to help you get around.  People can't dump their ambulatory help and start doing the tango. It takes time and sometimes physical therapy, but that doesn't mean they'll be stuck in a wheelchair forever. The same goes for psychiatric meds. You need professional guidance and time to stand on your own without meds like that.\n\nJust think of the withdrawal symptoms as powerful reminders to take the meds regularly. ;)
1139190
You REALLY need to start taking your medication again. Oh, this is GOD by the way, telling you this now so - IIII e ikibiki by oooo snap. <--- speaking in tongues. Take your medicine now, please!
646091
I have a family member in AA. You're doing fine. The reason people tell their stories is so you have something to relate to and you don't have to feel alone. Most of the people in the program are really great people and will help you with anything if you just ask. And just so you know its OK that you relapsed  5 times, people do that you are just human. Just as long as you don't give up on yourself and, yes, keep coming back.
137613
yes  u need to get out of yourself. you need to get up and get going. u may need meds to do this so see a mental health dr. 38 yrs ago i was like u and eventually went into an almost catatonic state--what i had was postpartum depression but didnt know it at the time.  i had to have shock treatments to come out of it.  u need help.  u cant do this by yourself or you would have by now.  theres birds singing and flowers blooming etc etc  you are missing all that.  i am sure u have a lot to give so get going and get help!   the best to you!!!!!
459213
Generally, if someone with schizoaffective disorder is functioning well on a medication regime and they continue to comply with treatment, it is not often that you see any degeneration in their condition. However, it is not uncommon, particularly if people have been well for some time, for them to attempt to come off medication, which often leads to relapse (not always, but mostly). Another significant problem can be the long-term use of medication itself. This condition is usually treated with a mood stabilizer in conjunction with an anti-psychotic. The anti-psychotic medicines at a high dose and over a long period of time can cause a condition called "tardive dyskinesia", which can affect movement and speech. Obviously, this is not desirable and careful monitoring of physical health, as well as mental state is an absolute must. Overall though, it is very difficult to predict, as each individual's experience of the illness is different, including how long it takes to relapse, what the signs are, how long the recovery process takes, etc. I hope that this helps!
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omg listen to these fools. u've been off them for six months HELLO!!!!\n\nexcellent stuff.\n\nhave you kept a diary of how you felt, functionally (eg no memory relapses and other stuff) before and after taking the drugs?\n\nhow long did the doctor say to take them for?\n\nhow long did u take them for?\n\nwhat is the research which backs up the use of the drugs? \n\nhow many independent replications have been done and how long ago were they done? \n\nwhat was the level of clinical significance chosen for those studies?\n\ngetting off the drugs is the best thing you've ever done.\n\nif something hasn't happened in six months, its reasonable to assume u don't need to waste ure money anymore on some loser BigPharma company that likes to profit off people's illnesses with drugs that barely work and are really intended to maintain diseases at a managable level rather than cure them. \n\nor they specifically target chronic diseases that have a low likelihood of actually being cured by drug therapy.\n\nmakes sense huh? i mean i would do that if i wanted to make money off drugs.\n\nu need to find out more about schizoaffective disorder too. consult ure doctor, and go to a psychologist. avoid believing the psychiatrist without talking to the psychologist (or neuropsychologist) too. then u will get a balanced opinion on ure options.