Who here is a victim of psychiatry and suffering due the consequences (side effects/ withdrawals) of their “medications?”

[Rain]

Just curious who else is here solely due to adverse long term reactions to psychiatric drugs? Are you in withdrawal, experiencing a discontinuation syndrome or have some form of brain damage?

Perhaps too many people don't know that their mental health issues are off the charts because the drugs made their original condition worse. It took me a long time to connect the dots.

Maybe someone reading this can benefit from questioning the drug they take and doing some research on the side effects. A lot of times these are increased suicidal ideations and behaviors, increased depression, increased anxiety, not to mention the fatigue, brain fog and sleeping too much or hardly at all, etc, etc, etc...

Not for nothing, but I've heard too many people say they can't function without their meds and while I believe that 100%, I wonder how many times it's just not functioning due to rapid, or even slowly tapering their drugs causing the rebound or withdrawal reaction that makes living unbearable. Then the brain chemistry is really all screwed up.

All too often we just believe that lie they tell us..."It's your mental illness getting worse," "You need your medication just like a diabetic needs their insulin." And right back on the offending drug or a new one, only to further assault the brain.

I wonder how many lives could be saved just knowing their sicker from the drugs they take to treat their mental health. Do we realize that no one ever recovers while at the hands of psychiatrists? That the trend of quality of life is always a downward spiral and the longer you stay on and off meds and playing with your brain chemistry the sooner you'll be wishing for death because of the torment. These doctors don't know what they're doing, they're just guessing. And how many people died and could have recovered just knowing this and learning how to properly and safely take back their health and life.

I'm just curious and looking to have a discussion on this topic and see what others have to say about this.

I was pharma harmed and that's what brought me here.

 

[Asta]

Four very dear friends had to exit because doctors' drugs had ruined their health and they were suffering from side effects and withdrawals. Another found a site that offered guidance in withdrawing safely, without the usual discomfort (something most doctors know nothing about), then they provided help in rebuilding and restoring people's health. As you said, Rain, "learning how to properly and safely take back their health and life. "

 

[Squiddy]

Because of Abilify Maintenna, I have had brain fog for a couple of months. I'm hoping it'll go away, but I'm losing hope

 

[Kornyboyo]

Yes. Because of benzos.

 

[DeathImminent]

Because of Abilify Maintenna, I have had brain fog for a couple of months. I'm hoping it'll go away, but I'm losing hope

It will go away sadly for me it took 3 years

 

[Disintegration]

Brain zaps when I'm stressed, about to fall asleep or overtired... Most likely from depakote or seroquel.

 

[Blackjack]

"These doctors don't know what they're doing, they're just guessing."

You are 100% right on the money...Big Pharma money that these Dr.'s are slaves to for their own financial gain.

 

[Squiddy]

It will go away sadly for me it took 3 years

Idk if I can survive that long with it

 

[Powderedmonster]

Me. PSSD, severe anhedonia, akathisia, brain fog, severe intermittent chemical anxiety, and depersonalization thanks to zoloft. Have been off for over 3 years and nothing has gone away

 

[Sadwind]

I've thought about it a lot. When I was first hospitalized I was severely manic and having a psychotic episode. I was really bad off and they gave me something I think olanzapine or whatever that one is starts with an O. Then risperdone then the shot invega, lithium, lamictil, all that bull, now latuda.

Honestly it's too late for me to think that maybe I could be ok off meds. If I stop taking them, it takes about 3 months and I will start to have really psychotic thoughts. I will have flashes of images and I'll act impulsively, hypersexual and suicidal, just not able to function very well at all. I just have to be on latuda. It's scary when I don't take it. It's too late to go back.

I hate that I didn't really have a choice. They forced me to. I understand that I was sick but I also see it from your guys perspective where they have no idea HOW these drugs even work. I know that I needed something, though. At least the drugs are helping me thoughtfully plan out my life instead of just acting impulsively and psychotically.

 

[Rain]

Four very dear friends had to exit because doctors' drugs had ruined their health and they were suffering from side effects and withdrawals. Another found a site that offered guidance in withdrawing safely, without the usual discomfort (something most doctors know nothing about), then they provided help in rebuilding and restoring people's health. As you said, Rain, "learning how to properly and safely take back their health and life. "

I'm sorry you're friends had to leave this way. What a wicked way to have to go, knowing it could have been easily avoided and prevented. Can I ask where the site is that offers guidance and help in rebuilding health? I'm trying to get off the poisons and I want to live, but I've been suffering years and continue to lose my health and there is nothing left of my old life. I'm holding on by threads some days.

Yes. Because of benzos.

I'm sorry, I feel you.
Me too, effing benzos, doctor prescribed.

"These doctors don't know what they're doing, they're just guessing."

You are 100% right on the money...Big Pharma money that these Dr.'s are slaves to for their own financial gain.

This is sick, people are dying being driven to suicide and no one is paying attention. I feel I need to do something but no one is listening. So I give up. I'm so weak myself and barely hanging on. I don't think this problem will end because people are literally being sucked into the system earlier and earlier in life. Disgusting!

 

[I’vehadenough]

Yes, drugs facially disfigured me. Within only 2 weeks! I have to kill myself now bc my entire life is over

 

[Rain]

I've thought about it a lot. When I was first hospitalized I was severely manic and having a psychotic episode. I was really bad off and they gave me something I think olanzapine or whatever that one is starts with an O. Then risperdone then the shot invega, lithium, lamictil, all that bull, now latuda.

Honestly it's too late for me to think that maybe I could be ok off meds. If I stop taking them, it takes about 3 months and I will start to have really psychotic thoughts. I will have flashes of images and I'll act impulsively, hypersexual and suicidal, just not able to function very well at all. I just have to be on latuda. It's scary when I don't take it. It's too late to go back.

I hate that I didn't really have a choice. They forced me to. I understand that I was sick but I also see it from your guys perspective where they have no idea HOW these drugs even work. I know that I needed something, though. At least the drugs are helping me thoughtfully plan out my life instead of just acting impulsively and psychotically.

I hear you and I completely understand. I myself don't know if I will ever be able to free myself. Just something to think about, there is something known as a honeymoon period after stopping any drug and things appear to be fine for a few months and then you get slammed. That slam is not necessarily your true underlying condition, it could very well be the withdrawal reaction of your brain trying to find homeostasis. In that case it would only take time to revert.
I myself feel that I will never break free and have to always be dependent on something for some sort of quality of life, even though I'm already disabled. I also feel this deep pull in my gut that I'm not gonna make it in the end.

 

[allgood]

I hear you and I completely understand. I myself don't know if I will ever be able to free myself. Just something to think about, there is something known as a honeymoon period after stopping any drug and things appear to be fine for a few months and then you get slammed. That slam is not necessarily your true underlying condition, it could very well be the withdrawal reaction of your brain trying to find homeostasis. In that case it would only take time to revert.
I myself feel that I will never break free and have to always be dependent on something for some sort of quality of life, even though I'm already disabled. I also feel this deep pull in my gut that I'm not gonna make it in the end.

It would be dangerous to assume his/her symptoms could be due to PAWs alone, considering they manifested before starting antipsychs.

 

[Rain]

It would be dangerous to assume his/her symptoms could be due to PAWs alone, considering they manifested before starting antipsychs.

Right, and I did my best not to imply the symptoms were all due to withdrawals. Because you're right, no one knows. But also, I was suggesting food for thought. I would never pill shame someone or assume anything or tell them to stop their meds. My heart wants to help.
Help me understand how this is dangerous, so I don't inadvertently cause more harm.

 

[Final Escape]

I'm a lifer on stimulant meds because I can't stand life off of them. It makes life more tolerable. They are bad for u though. If I don't ctb I'm sure I would die of heart problems or stroke prematurely due to years of speed lol!

 

[Girobatol]

Psych drugs have ruined my life. Can´t live with them or without them .

 

[Fragile]

i stopped taking ssris like 4 years ago and i'm still having random brain zaps every now and then.

i'm also criplingly addicted to benzos and pregabalin and i would never have touched those drugs if it wasn't because a psychiatrist ordered me to do so. i should add that i'm not here exclusively because of side effects from drugs, but it is something that i just can't ignore about my life.

psychiatry is a fucking scam and a barbaric practice, they don't know how 90% of the drugs they prescribe work and they never tell you that 80% of patients experience no effects from drugs in the ssri category. they are the same people that never mention life altering side effects and don't give a fuck if you get hooked on drugs that have worse withdrawals than fucking heroin. i'm not surprised actually, they also think that the best treatment for a failed suicide attempt is to lock people away while forcing drugs down their throat while only traumatizing them even further.

i'm sure that in 20 years society will look back and ask what the fuck were they thinking, lets not forget that this is the same school of medicine that actively prescribed lobotomy even to children, why would any of us trust something like that is beyond me.

 

[Rain]

i stopped taking ssris like 4 years ago and i'm still having random brain zaps every now and then.

i'm also criplingly addicted to benzos and pregabalin and i would never have touched those drugs if it wasn't because a psychiatrist ordered me to do so.

psychiatry is a fucking scam and a barbaric practice, they don't know how 90% of the drugs they prescribe work and they never tell you that 80% of patients experience no effects from drugs in the ssri category. they are the same people that never mention life altering side effects and don't give a fuck if you get hooked on drugs that have worse withdrawals than fucking heroin. i'm not surprised actually, they also think that the best treatment for a failed suicide attempt is to lock people away while forcing drugs down their throat while only traumatizing them even further.

i'm sure that in 20 years society will look back and ask what the fuck were they thinking, lets not forget that this is the same school of medicine that actively prescribed lobotomy even to children, why would any of us trust something like that is beyond me.

I couldn't agree more!

 

[Kornyboyo]

Idk if I can survive that long with it

Yes you can. It can be a lot worse than brain fog.

 

[mybodymychoice]

I can relate to this. I have to be on antidepressants for axiety. Tried to wean myself off and just end up having to go back on the meds after a couple of months. Why? Because my body/mind cannot fuction without it . It's hell and i fuckin hate it. Why should I carry on living like this? I have to medicate myself everyday just to be able to survive. My depression has taken over my life for many years and i've suffered loss and heartache because of it. But lets drug ourselves to get through the day and make everybody happy around us because "at least you are still alive?!!!"

 

[Squiddy]

Yes you can. It can be a lot worse than brain fog.

Though brain fog isn't the only reason I want to ctb. My mental illness makes me want to ctb too

 

[Rachel74]

I'm suffering as they have simply given up on me as they can do no more.

 

[allgood]

Right, and I did my best not to imply the symptoms were all due to withdrawals. Because you're right, no one knows. But also, I was suggesting food for thought. I would never pill shame someone or assume anything or tell them to stop their meds. My heart wants to help.
Help me understand how this is dangerous, so I don't inadvertently cause more harm.

I felt someone could take it the wrong way, and potentially stop taking whatever medication they are on; because it would seem impossible to differentiate between withdrawal and condition. At the same time you are totally right, so I was a little conflicted about whether it's good advice or not.

 

[Astral316]

Psychiatric drugs are placebos for me... mood stabilizers, antidepressants, antipsychotics... might as well give me skittles for my so-called "schizo symptoms."

 

[deflagrat]

Because of Abilify Maintenna, I have had brain fog for a couple of months. I'm hoping it'll go away, but I'm losing hope

Same thing happened to me, it takes months until the medication is off your system.

Thanks to psych meds I have sexual anhedonia, and since I used to be really interested in sex before, it was a painful blow to swallow. I am not sure if my "flat affect" is due to medication or not, but it's not going away. Life is a lot worse than it used to be thanks to psych meds.

 

[BridgeJumper]

Haloperidol injections made me slowly writhe on my bed with painful muscle contractions. I had crippling obsessive thoughts. I was so restless I couldnt stand still at all, I paced and paced till I was so exhausted I collapsed. My eyes rolled back into my skull. I gained weight. My hands were shaking all the time, making it impossible to draw. My voice got all choked up, making it impossible to sing. It was a true torture, especially since the shrinks wouldnt believe me, said Im making up the side effects, and only injected me with a muscle relaxant when I fell to the floor sobbing and threatening to kill myself right then. Pretty much that was the experience I had on all psych drugs. Loosing command of my body, getting fat and sleeping 20 hours a day.
I call bullshit.

 

[GeorgeJL]

Medications saved me.

 

[Rain]

Haloperidol injections made me slowly writhe on my bed with painful muscle contractions. I had crippling obsessive thoughts. I was so restless I couldnt stand still at all, I paced and paced till I was so exhausted I collapsed. My eyes rolled back into my skull. I gained weight. My hands were shaking all the time, making it impossible to draw. My voice got all choked up, making it impossible to sing. It was a true torture, especially since the shrinks wouldnt believe me, said Im making up the side effects, and only injected me with a muscle relaxant when I fell to the floor sobbing and threatening to kill myself right then. Pretty much that was the experience I had on all psych drugs. Loosing command of my body, getting fat and sleeping 20 hours a day.
I call bullshit.

Just reading that made me infuriated. Even most below average psychiatrists should know that hadol does this. I'm so sorry you went through that. Did your symptoms go away?

 

[BridgeJumper]

They persisted for at least a month after discontinuing the drug. I was lucky to have it discontinued because my parents visited the ward I was in and flat out demanded Im taken off, but I still needed akineton from the psychiatrist I usually see. Next stay, they switched haloperidol to clopixol and I was still writhing but for some reason my parents changed their stance and said I need to take it or they will call the cops to hospitalized me again, and thats when I started practicing hanging on hospital doorknobs. Now I dont take anything safe for sleeping pills and Im glad! Nobody will convince me that poison of a drug is helpful for me.