That is an interesting research idea, yes. It makes me wonder...how the invega sustenna trials were conducted in order to get it released on to the market in the first place...
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Mental Health Coming off Invega (paliperidone) injections, v 5.0
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EsseWasGreat
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Hello everyone.
I've had my second and last injection of Xeplion (which I heard is the European equivalent to Invega Sustenna) on April 20th this year which means I'm roughly 40 days off
The medication made me unable to function properly as a human being: I can't focus when driving anymore (which means I don't drive at all now and I have currently lost my job for it) or play video games that take lots of focus (I used to play competitively and even make money out of it). I also have developed anhedonia which means I can't enjoy anything in life
I have also lost the ability to sleep properly (some nights I don't sleep at all, others I get very short amounts of sleep) and have gained a considerable (but hopefully manageable) amount of weight, both of which have made me very weak and unable to workout or help myself or my family
I've also acquired a very odd type of constipation (despite my diet which is relatively high in fiber)
I'm slowly working through most issues which include Memory loss and strong depression which has led me to lots of bad thoughts (I'm having help from a therapist for this too).
I would just like to ask to any of you if you have recovered your ability to focus and think clearly while driving or playing games, as I've relied upon both of these for sustaining myself and not rely on my parents like I am doing right now
I've had my second and last injection of Xeplion (which I heard is the European equivalent to Invega Sustenna) on April 20th this year which means I'm roughly 40 days off
The medication made me unable to function properly as a human being: I can't focus when driving anymore (which means I don't drive at all now and I have currently lost my job for it) or play video games that take lots of focus (I used to play competitively and even make money out of it). I also have developed anhedonia which means I can't enjoy anything in life
I have also lost the ability to sleep properly (some nights I don't sleep at all, others I get very short amounts of sleep) and have gained a considerable (but hopefully manageable) amount of weight, both of which have made me very weak and unable to workout or help myself or my family
I've also acquired a very odd type of constipation (despite my diet which is relatively high in fiber)
I'm slowly working through most issues which include Memory loss and strong depression which has led me to lots of bad thoughts (I'm having help from a therapist for this too).
I would just like to ask to any of you if you have recovered your ability to focus and think clearly while driving or playing games, as I've relied upon both of these for sustaining myself and not rely on my parents like I am doing right now
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Back on invega again. I’m so tired I can barley stand it. Anyone on invega I strongly recommend getting a shot for anxiety along with it. It seems to really alter the way the invega hits. The symptoms aren’t as bad. Xenelponon something like that. It seems to counter act the invega and make it more tolerable.
Jabberwocky
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damn, girl. You always end up being back on Invega again. I have chatted with you before a few times, i remember you,
What is stopping you from not using invega? Have you contacted a lawyer? What about a REVIEW PANEL where you are judge .. if you win your case, you will not have to do Invega any more.
ExStonerExDrinker
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I want to know. If I diet and workout while on invega.. will I lose weight?
semperaltius4r
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People experimenting with St. John's Wort?
Do you notice any effect??
I'm personally thinking of quitting with the antidepressant soon and using this instead, as it helps to rid your system of the invega. Which is
i'm no longer depressed. Not even sure if I was depressed. but then life was merely existing, not being able to enjoy anything. Now I can, a walk through nature, a meetup with a friend, cooking a good meal. A bit hesitant to quit with the SSRI, but if St. John's Wort helps to get rid of it faster, then I go for that...
Do you notice any effect??
I'm personally thinking of quitting with the antidepressant soon and using this instead, as it helps to rid your system of the invega. Which is
i'm no longer depressed. Not even sure if I was depressed. but then life was merely existing, not being able to enjoy anything. Now I can, a walk through nature, a meetup with a friend, cooking a good meal. A bit hesitant to quit with the SSRI, but if St. John's Wort helps to get rid of it faster, then I go for that...
semperaltius4r
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people often see you as weak. While in fact, you need to be very strong to get through this.
Few people have an idea of what this is like.
Few people have an idea of what this is like.
semperaltius4r
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I didn't have sleeping problems, but in the past I did. Then I used benzos for a while, slept like a log. if you really can't sleep this could be a temporary solution perhaps.
Jerry Atrick
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Hello @EsseWasGreat and welcome to Bluelight! You have found the correct thread to ask your questions about Invega. I don't know if you have done this yet but this thread has 100 pages and is the 5th continuation of threads on this topic. It may help you to begin reading backwards in this thread and you will probably find the answer to your question within a few pages.
From what I have read in this thread, it does take considerable time for the side effects to go away and for a lot of people they do begin to subside eventually. Good luck and don't be shy around here.
Which antidepressant were you using it sound that worked
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I use benzos but it doesn't work. Invenga has done something to my brain that benzos don't work
Do you mean to help you sleep? And with your mood?
semperaltius4r
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@Nina2021 I used escitalopram (started with 10 and built this up to 20mg).
EsseWasGreat
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Is It a good idea to try st John wort while only 40 days off the injection? I find myself seriously lacking the motivation to do anything these days
They 6 injections have done an amazing damage on to me. Zero sleep. Benzos not working. Days
Yes
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does anyone know if welbutrin has effect and can help from depression caused by invega sustenna. 11 months have passed and I always feel like I want to commit suicide. the weight never dropped. i can't tell if i'm sick from invega or from sleeping pills. I wanted to ask if invega lasts a year? and if everyone heals because I am afraid that some do not heal. the founder of this page said that 5 years later he was still sick
No mate it's not a good idea to try St John's Wort at all if you have schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or have had psychosis of any kind, as St John's Wort can trigger psychosis.
It certainly might! Good to ask the doctor about this one. They might not want to go to too high of a dose, though, as too much dopamine activity is not good for people of whom have been diagnosed with psychotic disorders.
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