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Mental Health Coming off Invega (Paliperidone, Xeplion) injections v. 7.0

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Kaatrina said:
That's all true, but if invega is blocking your capabilities it doesn't matter any amount of practice you do, the brain won't process it. There's no need to rush these things, as long as he isn't purposefully isolating himself he will find the natural desires to socialize coming back around 12-18 months, he doesn't have to force anything or embarrass himself when social malfunction is beyond his control
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Did you have memory problems? If so did they recover
 
@Senior Moderator all your opinions and personal viewpoints on antipsychotics are rejected by me since you haven't taken any antipsychotics.
You also likely don't personally know anyone who did take it, and you likely didn't read any book on neurochemistry or biochemistry.
 
Invegaishell said:
Some days worse than 75% and some days better

I just competed my 3rd treatment of NAD IV therapy. I haven’t noticed many changes. The treatment does make my mood better for a couple hours after the IV. The next day, however, I am back to the same. I am going to do a fourth treatment on Thursday so I will tell you how that goes. So far it has not been worth the money for me.
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I feel your disappointment. I had such high hopes that the NAD treatments would have a significant effect for you. I'm sorry to hear that it seemingly hasn't been the case so far. Maybe the fourth dose will be better? Let us know how it goes <3

Serhat96 said:
Guys I just hit 73.4kg down from 76kg in 2weeks
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That's great! Well done :) What's your goal weight?

CrimsonThornX said:
Also I have decided that today is the day that I will finally fill out and return the letter that was sent to me by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, aka the company that developed Invega. I'm usually the type of person that dislikes leaving negative feedback or reviews for anything in general, but far too many of us including myself have suffered immensely from this horrible poison we were injected with, I even feel tempted to direct them to this website, as further evidence that dozens of people who have written hundreds upon hundreds of comments are all suffering similar if not identical side effects. Literally the only people I've heard that talk good about this "medication" are the psychiatrists that prescribed it, but of course they would since they never took it and are completely unaware of the horrible, devastating side effects it causes just about everyone to go through. I'm tired of seeing so many people feel hopeless and suicidal because of this, and feel saddened that new victims keep showing up on this forum every few days or so. So with that being said I will gladly, without any hesitation let them know just how much this caused me to suffer even if I have to write an essay-long complaint to them.
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That is awesome, and I hope this encourages others to do the same. As I have stated before, it's probably your best bet of making a really significant statement to the manufacturing companies about the horrendous side effects you guys experience.

t_xeplionhell said:
you likely didn't read any book on neurochemistry or biochemistry.
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You are very incorrect in your presumptions there. I have 2 psychology degrees, including a BPsych in which I studied both neurochemistry and biochemistry in depth, and a BForensicPysch. I also have a BScience in which I again studied biochem in depth.
It's best not to presume anything about strangers on the internet.
 
I’ve been reading on quora that some people hasn’t regained the ability to get high or drunk after years of discontinuation. Fucking hell, if this is true… it will be a major obstacle in my life. I would have to go to tibet and live like a monk. In all seriousness, it will change my social life drastically and I will be severely depressed. Maybe I can accept it if I never get psychotic again. It may be worth the tradeoff
 
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It's best not to presume anything about strangers on the internet.
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Then were you avoiding to expand your knowledge in these fields and just tried to get a degrees like many others? Having a psychology degree is not the same as having B.S. biochemistry degree but I suppose you have it too, you didn't clearly said it.
 
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Baddream said:
I’ve been reading on quora that some people hasn’t regained the ability to get high or drunk after years of discontinuation. Fucking hell, if this is true… it will be a major obstacle in my life. I would have to go to tibet and live like a monk. In all seriousness, it will change my social life drastically and I will be severely depressed. Maybe I can accept it if I never get psychotic again. It may be worth the tradeoff
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Quora and Reddit have a lot of invega horror stories. I’ve been staying off those apps as of late. Everyone’s recovery is different, maybe you’ll be able to feel alcohol and weed again after a year.

bojana said:
Healing with his energy..
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That sounds like Jedi stuff.

I looked it up it’s acupuncture and massages lol.
 
RecoveryInProgress said:
You said in a previous post that drinking caused psychosis for you though and also I thought you were going to stop because of negative effects? Even so you’re still only three months off so it’s hard to gauge whether this will be how it is for you too.
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Weed makes me paranoid but I enjoy alcohol. I have stopped drinking during recovery because there is no point. But if I can never enjoy a drink ever again, I will be really sad. I want to be able to drink in moderation at parties and such

I acquired some mushrooms btw. I want to try them to see if they have any effect. I might wait a month or two because it’s almost vacation time and I want to be completely secluded from work and stress when I go for it.

When I smoked after invega it felt unpleasant, I got zero euphoria like I used to back in the day. I can live without it just fine.

But the anhedonia makes me crave some sort of high that’s why I want to try shrooms. Some people swear by it. But from what I understand the mods don’t want us to talk about psilocybin. Probably a good reason for it, but I think it’s worth a try.

I don’t need to trip and see vivid colors and shit. But if it lifts the mood and makes me more productive, then why not?

Does anybody know if shrooms interfere much with strength in the gym? Probably does if I microdose long term.
 
Baddream said:
Weed makes me paranoid but I enjoy alcohol. I have stopped drinking during recovery because there is no point. But if I can never enjoy a drink ever again, I will be really sad. I want to be able to drink in moderation at parties and such
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That’s valid and very fair I get that way with coffee though like feeling sad from not feeling euphoria from it so I completely understand. I just try to just do my best to come to terms with it but it’s hard so I completely understand where you’re coming from. I hope you can enjoy it again in the future
 
RecoveryInProgress said:
That’s valid and very fair I get that way with coffee though like feeling sad from not feeling euphoria from it so I completely understand. I just try to just do my best to come to terms with it but it’s hard so I completely understand where you’re coming from. I hope you can enjoy it again in the future
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Thank you from the encouraging words. I like my coffee as well, it boosts mood and it sucks big time that we cannot feel any kind of stims. Btw I also tried cocaine after invega for the first time in my life. I was so depressed. It just scares me that it has zero effects. Invega is a serious drug, no wonder why so many people feel anhedonic.
 
Worst part is nobody gives a shit whether you feel alcohol or recreational drugs. «You’re not supposed to do them» 😂. It’s kinda true, but I’m sure the people suffering from anhedonia can relate to wanting a break from the crippling monotony. If I could feel coffee it would be enough for me personally. I’ll make sure to enjoy it more and not take it for granted when I recover.
 
Senior Moderator said:
I feel your disappointment. I had such high hopes that the NAD treatments would have a significant effect for you. I'm sorry to hear that it seemingly hasn't been the case so far. Maybe the fourth dose will be better? Let us know how it goes <3


That's great! Well done :) What's your goal weight?


That is awesome, and I hope this encourages others to do the same. As I have stated before, it's probably your best bet of making a really significant statement to the manufacturing companies about the horrendous side effects you guys experience.


You are very incorrect in your presumptions there. I have 2 psychology degrees, including a BPsych in which I studied both neurochemistry and biochemistry in depth, and a BForensicPysch. I also have a BScience in which I again studied biochem in depth.
It's best not to presume anything about strangers on the internet.
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My current goal is 65kg, got 1 and a half months to reach it. And after that Im gonna build muscle

in 3 days I'll be 5 months off the injection anhedonia is slowly lifting, no more Akathisia. Sexual dysfunction has improved around 60-70%. Emotions are nearly back as it was before I do enjoy listening to music one thing that hasnt been improved much is feeling empty. I do take showers, cook & clean do my own shopping. However I still do feel the injection effects even though its been 5 months off Im pretty sure its gonna take anywhere between 12-18 months off to feel like my old self again & hopefully I dont get psychosis other than that I dont smoke weed or take any drugs thats gonna alter my perception or my feelings I prefer to stay natrual. Ive been taking multi vitamins & vitamin d as supplements idk if they help but taking em. One thing I have noticed is obessive behaviour about counting my calories so I dont gain weight & being cautious when Im spending my money. I still think theres more room for improvement once I start losing weight Invega should also fade away since its stored in ur butt fat.

Baddream said:
I’ve been reading on quora that some people hasn’t regained the ability to get high or drunk after years of discontinuation. Fucking hell, if this is true… it will be a major obstacle in my life. I would have to go to tibet and live like a monk. In all seriousness, it will change my social life drastically and I will be severely depressed. Maybe I can accept it if I never get psychotic again. It may be worth the tradeoff
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Hey man I take not getting psychotic and falling ill again over getting high or drunk if our dopamine system been messed up to a point where it doesnt get you psychotic anymore I take that anyday. Getting psychosis going to hospital is just messes your life up
 
Serhat96 said:
I dont smoke weed or take any drugs thats gonna alter my perception or my feelings I prefer to stay natrual
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I think people like you will recover the fastest. Healthy habits, losing weight, positive energy, don’t need drugs or alcohol. I wish I could live like that but I’m too weak. I will get depressed if I have nothing. I can do it for a few months but the winters are brutal where I live in Scandinavia. I figure if I can keep my body strong and fit I will handle it. Today I lifted 140 kg x5 squats, 80kg x10 bench and 10x3 pullups.

But my mind is fragile. I have anxiety and paranoia and I don’t understand why. After invega I just feel empty and sooo bored. I can’t entertain myself like I used to. When I’m working I feel time flies. But when I’m home I have trouble keeping busy. Being single sucks, I miss having a girlfriend. That’s why I drink to go out and meet women.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with the psychiatrist. We will talk with my parents about the signs of relapse. The doctor told me alcohol in moderation is fine, but weed is one of the worst drugs for people with my symptoms. I agree with him.
 
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