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Coming off Invega/Xeplion (paliperidone) injections v11

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Id also like to state to those unaware that dopamine isnt the end all be all to being "high" and enjoying life. There are other neurotransmitters to hack and take advantage of:

Serotonin (affected by invega, but low levels cause depression, anxiety, and lack of confidence)

These should be easier to feel as they are not blocked by invega:

GABA (calmness)

Endorphins (runners high, basically your bodys own morphine/opioid)

Oxytocin (love and bonding hormone, think pets, family, significant other, true friends)

Adrenaline (the rush from doing intense risk or perceived risk taking activities like sky diving or roller coasters)

Noradrenaline (experiencing something new, very similar to above but more pleasurable)

Endocannibinoids (content and bliss, exercise, meditation, social connection)

Hack these to feel good while your dopamine reception is low.
 
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Well I started actually using my CPAP (for the Sleep Apnea that I got from gaining weight on Invega Trinza…UGH)!

I feel so much better now! I don’t feel like I am dying all the time!

Oh, and the Pharmacy automatically refilled my Vyvanse Prescription so I am having fun and hyper focusing and everything!

I am going to cancel the MH Worker I have coming over to my home because I kinda do feel outta it. Telling her I am sick and rescheduling.
 
dont.jump said:
Mark the 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 8 months AFTER the first month of NOT having a shot. on your calendar. 4 quarters make a dollar. Gives you something to look forward to and reminds you progress is happening. Mark even every month to if you want but put a star next to those.

I found that the progress is exponential. 4 months is twice as good as 2 months. 6 months twice as good as 4. And 8 twice as good as 6. This may be due to the half life.

That was my experience. Dont be discouraged if yours is different. Some take 1 to 2 years. I myself still have a lot more to go. But im not in that miserable zombie stage.
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It would certainly be nice if I would get some relief at 4 months. The only improvements, I have is that my jaw doesn’t clench anymore and my restless leg has pretty much stopped. I have akathisia and anhedonia still.
 
lukeflowz said:
It would certainly be nice if I would get some relief at 4 months. The only improvements, I have is that my jaw doesn’t clench anymore and my restless leg has pretty much stopped. I have akathisia and anhedonia still.
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Akathisia resolved for me after a few months, you’ll hopefully see improvements soon. I think anhedonia will take longer, maybe no improvements until 6 month mark.
 
jrturp said:
Akathisia resolved for me after a few months, you’ll hopefully see improvements soon. I think anhedonia will take longer, maybe no improvements until 6 month mark.
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Thanks for the response. I think maybe my jaw stopping clenching and my restless leg clearing up are early stages of akathisia starting to wear off, but I could be wrong.

I think waiting for the Anhedonia to wear off will be much easier when I no longer have akathisia, as right now it’s tough.
 
Weed. it was terrible I had a panic attack.

This whole story is fucking meaningless I am a worthless pos I deserve to die honestly
 
rawbanana said:
Weed. it was terrible I had a panic attack.

This whole story is fucking meaningless I am a worthless pos I deserve to die honestly
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I had a panic attack and I almost fell into psychosis when I tried to smoke while on the shots. I’ve stayed away from it since. If I do it, I’ll likely be readmitted and injected with Invega again.

I like your updates on the forum and would hate to see you go. Hopefully you will find some improvements soon.
 
I've said this before. It's been around 11 months for me total being on these meds and happiness feels like something from a past life.
 
I hope I have the motivation to keep playing BO7 when it comes out. Will be nice to have something to focus on and distract myself with. I'm gonna play with @Trueart2 if anyone else wants to join us lmk.
 
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