There is testing/scans that can relay the state of the Dopamine System. Assumingly, we need to find a Neurologist that would be willing to do so. I would like to get this testing/scan done a few years from now, once I have given my brain a chance to rewire itself, post medication. I recommend staying patient all, as neuroplasticity is an automatic, natural occurrence. It takes time. And in time, advancements will be made regarding this entire forums concerns, whether it be legal justice for all us victimized, an antidote to counteract the injection, or other concepts that will help the recovery process. I already posted the info for the Citiziens Comission of Human Rights..They have the Doctors, Lawyers, Scientists, ectr, we need to progress a solution.
I can confirm from my experience with several injections over the last 5 years, that the body and brain indeed does begin to bounce back. Unfortunately, I never had a full year to heal between injections to give a definite answer, and I am only two months out from my last random forced injection, so I am back to square one like the rest of the frustrated room.
I am inspired by the recovery stories I read here. I can assure you that I can cry and feel anger again. I know for a fact from coping with this injection..lol..its true though..
I can laugh again and I love music..Im not certain if its the memory of liking music, or if I am actually enjoying it, as my Dopamine is currently blocked, so I am probably just remembering I enjoy it, as opposed to literally feeling it. I have the most vivid dreams again, some where I know I'm dreaming, and I galavant in dream world flying and stuff..lol..I feel the aura of nostalgia Iinger, that intense feeling that used to govern my dreams, now suppressed from antagonization.
I can also attest, that dopamine agonists, and hormonal replacement therapy, helped with libido and sexuality issues post medication..Perhaps it was also just a placebo effect, and actually time that helped my body begin to recover..Probably a mix of both..
I got my period back too..
Alcohol and other substances began to work in time..I cant really remember the time period it took to notice that, but I know for a fact that there were times within these 5 years of sporadic forced injections that I could be buzzed. I am praying for dopamine supersensitivity and increased receptor density, after this gruelling, tedious, last go round of detox/healing..You Invega dudes have a better chance at dopamine supersensitivjty and increased receptor density, congrats, as it is guaranteed from full antagonists, but not necessarily partial ones like Abilify..Ive read conflicting studies..My most recent injections were Abilify, perhaps the supersensitivity I felt in the past was from recovering from Invega. But wait, I'm just remembering being really buzzed months after Abilify..So anyway, yeah, I think we will all be fine in time. Recovery happens.
I am losing weight by watching carbs and walking, and I can still walk long distances the same endurance as I could before, if I let myself get lost in music..One strange thing I noticed, is I perspire a lot more than most people. I read that body temperature control is affected by the medication. Its embarrassing to be a girl, and sweat like a 400 lb man in front of people..lol
I am frustrated by the current side effects, like the rest of the room.. Things do get better in time..Im staying patient. Right now the Cognative impairment and insomnia is making me feel frustrated. I literally cant sleep anymore. And I can only get somewhat tired from drinking or vaping, & not as intense as before the injection, but that just leads me to believe that perhaps the literal sensation of sleep has something to do with dopamine, or a related gland affected by the injection,
because I literally can?t feel sleepiness.
The insomnia makes working and school impossible. I dont fall asleep until the wee hours.. And I feel exhausted all day.
As far as the cognitive impairment, take things slow. I found it helps to talk & write slower. Give your brain time to relearn communication.
I hate not being able to speak like the scholar I was. I accept I need to retrain myself.
And last thing before I try to sleep through this insomnia, I cant remember anything. Clinically speaking, reminiscent of Alzheimers Dementia. I even made a recent embarrassing mistake, where I accidentally followed an evil ex friend on social media, because I completely forgot we had a falling out. I totally forgot that she was evil, we had an argument , and that we were now on the outs. I honestly cant even remember what about. And now Im totally embarrassed because I made things awkward for myself..Lol..At least I see the humor.
I feel frustration and humor. Thats good news.
I'm looking forward to the future..
Peace..