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

[Recoveringinvega]

Hey I have face acne on top of everything you listed. Erectile dysfunction aswell. 2 months and 5 days off


19 yo, 6 foot, 208 pounds was 180 pre invega, everything about my body has changed

I feel you bro. Keep your head high. I read lots that once the invega starts leaving body weight starts dropping too

 

[Ayden]

I feel you bro. Keep your head high. I read lots that once the invega starts leaving body weight starts dropping too

I hope so but I want my brain back more than anything. And I want to enjoy women again my thing does not work like it did and I’m only 19

 

[Recoveringinvega]

Some people even see rapid weight loss according to what Ive seen online. bojana and katrina and beastboii56 all got there bodys back. Im 25 btw

Theres a girl thatll except you for the way you are right now out there. I feel the same way you do though. Im scared to show myself to all the girls i used to be talking too now. Just let things be and it should all comeback my man.

 

[Ayden]

How long have you been off? Have there been improvements?

 

[Kaatrina]

Good stuff Katrina keep giving us hope

Thanks. Bitter & hopeless people want to keep others bitter & hopeless but that's not the point of this thread, the point of this thread is to find hope where there is none

Oh I see, thanks for responding then. To start, what I was specifically trying to refer to when I said "And strongly believe there would be some type of lasting long-term damage, even if it's mostly insignificant.", is that it's very likely, in my opinion, that even many years later to the point where someone can basically function the way they did prior to Invega, that there would still remain some type of harm that's present all those years later, even if it's so minor to the point where that person doesn't notice said damage/side-effects anymore but is still present nonetheless.

It's also nice to know you've recovered seemingly everything that was once temporarily removed or suppresed by Invega at one point, and that you're capable of living a normal, fulfilling life again based off of what you said. I'd say it gives me a sense of hope that I'll "fully" recover as well, but seeing how I'm the only person here that literally couldn't sleep for over 3 months and suffered a stroke because of it, and yes I'm certain that's what it was since I had difficulty walking, almost complete paralysis, worsened blurred vision, double vision, which is still present to this day and hasn't improved even slightly, difficulty speaking, slurred speech, problems with balance, the inability to understand anyone, and more, that I recieved extensive and more severe brain damage then someone who took the injection but didn't suffer from a stroke like I did, and that my likelihood of making a "full" recovery is now very unlikely if not impossible as a result.

Lastly, what I meant from the sentence I said at the end was if everything that was previously affected by Invega has fully returned and healed back to normal. I know that during that span of time many changes can occur throughout your life as well but I was specifically referring to Invega in this case. It's most likely possible that the memories of this incident will remain in our minds for a long period of time, perhaps even forever, because like you said it's a very emotionally traumatic experience. I acknowledge that the memories from this will most likely linger for the rest of my life.

I forgot to mention that I have an appointment coming up where I'll undergo an MRI for my brain, since the last time I did so was while I was still experiencing a stroke in the emergency room. Apparently it can take days or possibly weeks after a stroke for visible damage to become detectable, hence why I'm interested in doing it again. Also this Wednesday I have an upcoming appointment with an optometrist, where I am interested in suggesting the use of prism glasses, which can help correct double vision. Certain procedures such as laser eye surgery can also fix double vision, but is obviously way out of my budget at the moment, so I have no choice but to settle for a temporary, cheaper alternative for the time being.

In my opinion, an amount of harm that can't be detected or measured isn't harm at all. When I was on invega and recovering I had the same types of feelings - that there's no way that something this debilitating and life altering could all just magically go away. It becomes easier to believe once you reach months 9-12. Once I saw the incremental changes in anhedonia ect that occurred around there I could start to really believe and measure my own recovery.

I can see the increased concern for lasting damage because of your str
oke. stuff like stroke and TD can be permanently damaging, but I do know that people can also recover from stroke and I hope that you are one of those. I wish that hadn't happened - I really hope that all goes well with your MRI and optometrist.

You should go to your doctor and talk to them about it, ask if you can get referred to a cardiologist to get it checked properly.

I agree, side effect on AP labels are heart issues and cardiac arrest so it's no joke.

 

[t_xeplionhell]

My heart feels weak. It’s hard to describe. Like it’s struggling to beat

Do you have chest pains or burning?

 

[Invegatorture]

Do you have chest pains or burning?

My chest hurts when i smoke weed. My heart rate goes really high which never used to happen pre invega

 

[bojana]

Is recovery possible guys? I feel stuck.. Reading couple of last pages didnt give me so much hope since someone said only two recovered since september? Do people recover from this poison? Is it possible? I am desperate, completly suicidal

Thanks. Bitter & hopeless people want to keep others bitter & hopeless but that's not the point of this thread, the point of this thread is to find hope where there is none

In my opinion, an amount of harm that can't be detected or measured isn't harm at all. When I was on invega and recovering I had the same types of feelings - that there's no way that something this debilitating and life altering could all just magically go away. It becomes easier to believe once you reach months 9-12. Once I saw the incremental changes in anhedonia ect that occurred around there I could start to really believe and measure my own recovery.

I can see the increased concern for lasting damage because of your str
oke. stuff like stroke and TD can be permanently damaging, but I do know that people can also recover from stroke and I hope that you are one of those. I wish that hadn't happened - I really hope that all goes well with your MRI and optometrist.

I agree, side effect on AP labels are heart issues and cardiac arrest so it's no joke.

Thanks for giving us hope Kaatrina

When does the suicidality go away?

 

[Kaatrina]

Is recovery possible guys? I feel stuck.. Reading couple of last pages didnt give me so much hope since someone said only two recovered since september? Do people recover from this poison? Is it possible? I am desperate, completly suicidal

It's been more than that , we often have people like Beastboii 56 who hop in to say they've recovered and encourage others and then quickly dissappear because they are off living their lives . It's easy to lose track or miss these people amid all of the posts.

When someone comes in and says Invega is permanent or other such speculation we tent to focus and remember these more because we naturally look for things that reinforce our worst fears and this can have a stronger impact on our memories than just another recovery story. This was my experience too when recovering.

Suicidality lifted for me when I was able to get off the medication, because I had something to look forward to. I hope that soon your alleviates

 

[Invegaishell]

It's been more than that , we often have people like Beastboii 56 who hop in to say they've recovered and encourage others and then quickly dissappear because they are off living their lives . It's easy to lose track or miss these people amid all of the posts.

When someone comes in and says Invega is permanent or other such speculation we tent to focus and remember these more because we naturally look for things that reinforce our worst fears and this can have a stronger impact on our memories than just another recovery story. This was my experience too when recovering.

Suicidality lifted for me when I was able to get off the medication, because I had something to look forward to. I hope that soon your alleviates

When did you heal? Like what month and year?

I looked at most of the messages sent by those on that recovery list and many of them only made a partial recovery. Not full recovery.

2.5months off. Still struggle to communicate with people and make eye contact, have memory problems, akathisia, no patience and can’t stay still or wait for anything, no joy or gratification from completing tasks, don’t feel tired ever and barely get 2 hours sleep a night, higher pitch voice, less energy, nausea, sexual dysfunction and overall feel chemically altered and lobotomised. I know I’m early in recovery but I have almost zero hope ill be the person I once was again. Fuck this shit is painful. Can’t even sleep my problems away. Sorry for the rant just venting.


Forgot to mention bad acne all over my back and chest. I feel disgusting now


I’m so sorry to hear that. I know your pain

You have the same exact symptoms I had and still do have. I also feel disgusting and have terrible back acne. My symptoms have gotten better, but I still can’t look people in the eye, I have less thoughts, I have anhedonia, I can’t lose weight and I can’t carry a conversation.

You’re still relatively early into your recovery process. You should be almost done with the the worst of it though. Month 5 is when I noticed my first differences.

 

[Invegatorture]

You have the same exact symptoms I had and still do have. I also feel disgusting and have terrible back acne. My symptoms have gotten better, but I still can’t look people in the eye, I have less thoughts, I have anhedonia, I can’t lose weight and I can’t carry a conversation.

You’re still relatively early into your recovery process. You should be almost done with the the worst of it though. Month 5 is when I noticed my first differences.

Yeah i noticed the way we both reacted is very similar. It’s debilitating

 

[bojana]

You have the same exact symptoms I had and still do have. I also feel disgusting and have terrible back acne. My symptoms have gotten better, but I still can’t look people in the eye, I have less thoughts, I have anhedonia, I can’t lose weight and I can’t carry a conversation.

You’re still relatively early into your recovery process. You should be almost done with the the worst of it though. Month 5 is when I noticed my first differences.

How much is your anhedonia better in precent? Can ypu funkcion

 

[Kaatrina]

When did you heal? Like what month and year?

I was recovered everything but sexual function and religious function by June 2020. Sexual and spiritual function fully recovered around the beginning of 2021

 

[Invegaishell]

I was recovered everything but sexual function and religious function by June 2020. Sexual and spiritual function fully recovered around the beginning of 2021

So if you recovered from in the beginning of 2021. Since September of 2022, only two people have recovered from what I’ve seen. Beastboii56 and Essewasgreat.

How much is your anhedonia better in precent? Can ypu funkcion

I can’t quite yet function. I am probably 60% healed from the anhedonia.

 

[HellFromPsychMeds]

For people asking of this is permanent, it's case by case. Some recover, some don't. You'll hear those who recover fully and get on with their lives disappear or they hammer the idea that everyone recovers to death. Meanwhile Nina who was on here a few years ago is getting euthanasia due to two injections that destroyed her pretty exceptional mind.

I couldn't be bothered to respond to one nutter on this forum, stats is what I do for research btw. I don't fly around qualifications like a PhD as if it's a flag, I found smart people just don't talk that way once they dedicate lives to science. I have found however that others hurl insults without remorse and I'll just let fate deal with them. As a group I work with people that don't correct bad pathway people when we find them, it's exhausting otherwise. I'll not dump our study data here though as I can see one individual is just horrid and it's better to hold it for our community in sciTek.

Yes there are studies that show cortical thickness decreases after short usage in APs.

What do you do? You get the Frack on with it as though it's not going to be you! Why? Because that emotional mentality HAS a cognitive effect on you! Yes, these things actually do help route your grey matter again.

As for the commentary about baking weights, it was just an example of a possibility... Try a fruitcake bake, it might suit you but don't put all your eggs in one basket case ok ... I'm sorry, I couldn't help it.

As there's a clear few toxic people still here and hence why many of the leavers are just on WhatsApp together I'll make this my last post. I'll come back if we publish the higher affinity conduit medication studies in the next few years but I would rather not clue in certain types of folk who are a bit nasty on this forum. I'll PM those of you who speak with me and those on the WhatsApp groups. Cheers!

Tals.

 

[Invegaishell]

For people asking of this is permanent, it's case by case. Some recover, some don't. You'll hear those who recover fully and get on with their lives disappear or they hammer the idea that everyone recovers to death. Meanwhile Nina who was on here a few years ago is getting euthanasia due to two injections that destroyed her pretty exceptional mind.

I couldn't be bothered to respond to one nutter on this forum, stats is what I do for research btw. I don't fly around qualifications like a PhD as if it's a flag, I found smart people just don't talk that way once they dedicate lives to science. I have found however that others hurl insults without remorse and I'll just let fate deal with them. As a group I work with people that don't correct bad pathway people when we find them, it's exhausting otherwise. I'll not dump our study data here though as I can see one individual is just horrid and it's better to hold it for our community in sciTek.

Yes there are studies that show cortical thickness decreases after short usage in APs.

What do you do? You get the Frack on with it as though it's not going to be you! Why? Because that emotional mentality HAS a cognitive effect on you! Yes, these things actually do help route your grey matter again.

As for the commentary about baking weights, it was just an example of a possibility... Try a fruitcake bake, it might suit you but don't put all your eggs in one basket case ok ... I'm sorry, I couldn't help it.

As there's a clear few toxic people still here and hence why many of the leavers are just on WhatsApp together I'll make this my last post. I'll come back if we publish the higher affinity conduit medication studies in the next few years but I would rather not clue in certain types of folk who are a bit nasty on this forum. I'll PM those of you who speak with me and those on the WhatsApp groups. Cheers!

Tals.

Did you speak with Nina?

 

[HellFromPsychMeds]

Did you speak with Nina?

Yes, I'll PM you to link up

 

[Kaatrina]

So if you recovered from in the beginning of 2021. Since September of 2022, only two people have recovered from what I’ve seen. Beastboii56 and Essewasgreat.

Muri_yom_ invega has been posting just this month. There was also invegasucks who left for being banned for.posting music
It's far too much to sift through the threads for each random recovery posts but in my PMs I've got Semperalitus4r, Monty, futureisbrighter, and thattomguy with recovery all from 2022. There are many more in my PMs with no updates
Recovery is rare because not only do we have to stay alive and updating on this forum for a long time while waiting to recover, there is also a strong probability of psychotic relapse that occurs around the same time people start feeling fully recovered... We tend to see what we're looking for

Yes there are studies that show cortical thickness decreases after short usage in APs.

Cool maybe you can post them when you post your source for the secret drug that will rid imvega from your system instantly that's being hidden by corporations

 

[Invegaishell]

Muri_yom_ invega has been posting just this month. There was also invegasucks who left for being banned for.posting music
It's far too much to sift through the threads for each random recovery posts but in my PMs I've got Semperalitus4r, Monty, futureisbrighter, and thattomguy with recovery all from 2022. There are many more in my PMs with no updates
Recovery is rare because not only do we have to stay alive and updating on this forum for a long time while waiting to recover, there is also a strong probability of psychotic relapse that occurs around the same time people start feeling fully recovered... We tend to see what we're looking for


Cool maybe you can post them when you post your source for the secret drug that will rid imvega from your system instantly that's being hidden by corporations

Thank you for posting those who have recovered. It is comforting.

 

[CrimsonThornX]

Some people even see rapid weight loss according to what Ive seen online. bojana and katrina and beastboii56 all got there bodys back. Im 25 btw

I gained a stupidly large amount of weight within the span of 4 to 5 months after the injection, since I went from a healthy 183 for my height of just over 6 feet to a whole freaking 264 pounds at it's worst which is insane. I believe there's many causes for it but is still entirely due to Invega one way or another.

For one, Invega itself alters the metabolism and causes a hormone imbalance, hence why most people gain some weight on it. I feel as if it shut down the part of my brain that determines when I'm full initially, because I'd never feel satisfied regardless of how much I ate. I also got no pleasure/enjoyment from anything at first aside from eating, which I started doing excessively as it's the only thing that gave me some kind of relief at first. And lastly, I couldn't sleep for even a single minute for literally months, so that must've seriously affected my metabolism as well.

Last time I weighed myself I lost over 10 pounds which was like a month ago, and while I haven't weighed myself again recently, a few people have mentioned that I do look increasingly visibly thinner. It sucks that I went from wearing medium shirts to XL ones for now, but hopefully I'll reach that point again without looking too disfigured from it.

Oh yeah forgot to mention that exactly 5 months off I started going to the gym again and started being on a calorie deficit again.