Really struggling today my family are at my house it’s the first time they have seen me since I got injected, normally we’d be talking for hours and playing with the children but this time I can barely think of anything to say and feel awkward and just dead inside . Anyone else lost their social skills ? Can’t believe this shit has happened to me.
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Mental Health Coming off Invega (Paliperidone, Xeplion) injections v. 7.0
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Invegatorture
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Same happened to me. I don’t wanna see people now
No , maybe i will stop medication after 9 days and i will be fine after that , I hope everyone a good recovery
, dont lose hopeI’m sat here now with my cousins opposite on the sofa and it’s fucking awkward man, my fucking impaired brain just can’t engage in conversation and I can’t just say oh I’ve had a chemical lobotomy ffs , can’t even make the children laugh or anything I’m so fucking sick of this shit , can’t imagine enduring this for another 2.5 years , might not make it that far at this rate.
We’ve all been there bro. It’s Unfortunate because it disconnects us from family and those warm connections. Nothing to say, unable to just express yourself and engage in conversation, jokes etc. That is what the drug does…. Your not the only one man….. Just basically have to fake it, and look forward to seeing improvements…
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I’ve lost all hope in being able to keep/make friends or get a girlfriend now. I know how you feel its god damn awful
I know exactly what you mean man, same with me….. I hate for my nieces to see me like this because they really looked up 2 me you know, Personality gone, soul gone, emotionally blunted . It is like the real me is trapped inside watching but cannot say anything or do anything, just watching
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If it’s making you uncomfortable, do something else like grab a drink of water , walk around , you dont have to sit if it’s making you uncomfortable. You can allow the children to follow you , don’t feel bad if you feel this way
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Speaking honestly about what you're going through with your family might make you feel a bit better, too.
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I’m the same way. I have to go to my room when my family comes over. I literally play video games until they leave. Before I was so social with them and talked to everyone.
Sucks man , I pray it improves for both of us soon , stay strong
Eatforgains
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I’m getting married in a couple months and I don’t have my emotions back. What a weird experience.
Congratulations! I hope it will be a day to remember
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Something I believe helps tremendously against invega is very heavy compound exercises. Like if you can deadlift 2-3 times your bodyweight. I know alot of you believe that exercise will help. But I think strength training is even better than cardio against invega. There are several benefits to strength training. Your body fires on all cylinders and pumps alot of blood with full body exercises.
Best of all, it can be done with invega since it doesn’t require more than 3-5 reps to build strength. It’s about technique and explosiveness, rather than endurance. It’s fairly easy to train up to 2x bw if your technique is correct. I think this is the best antidote to be honest.
You guys should give it a try. Study some powerlifting cues and techniques hit the weights. Look up mark rippetoe, stronglifts, omar isuf, etc. It’s pretty fun too in the beginning because of the rapid results. It doesn’t drain your energy levels because of the low reps. Do some hypertrophy after if you want to build muscle and try running on alternate days for optimal results.
Best of all, it can be done with invega since it doesn’t require more than 3-5 reps to build strength. It’s about technique and explosiveness, rather than endurance. It’s fairly easy to train up to 2x bw if your technique is correct. I think this is the best antidote to be honest.
You guys should give it a try. Study some powerlifting cues and techniques hit the weights. Look up mark rippetoe, stronglifts, omar isuf, etc. It’s pretty fun too in the beginning because of the rapid results. It doesn’t drain your energy levels because of the low reps. Do some hypertrophy after if you want to build muscle and try running on alternate days for optimal results.
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Thanks man
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Had a date with a girl, it lasted 5 fucking hours.
5 fucking hours talking in a bar.
It was such an effort. This used to be easy with my old brain, full of thoughts and easily to engage in any subject.
I basically played a role as my old self. But fuck it. I did it. Even with a fucking blank mind it went achievable.
Lasted from 19h till midnight.
Took this as a challenge, to see if I was able to talk about topics besides mental illness.
Today woke up depressed thinking about how hard it was.
But maybe I should be proud that I was capable to do it, what do you guys think?
She didn't even noticed that I was totally uncomfortable and putting such an effort to hold the talk.
Had two drinks and felt nothing, no sign of euphoria or relaxation.
5 fucking hours talking in a bar.
It was such an effort. This used to be easy with my old brain, full of thoughts and easily to engage in any subject.
I basically played a role as my old self. But fuck it. I did it. Even with a fucking blank mind it went achievable.
Lasted from 19h till midnight.
Took this as a challenge, to see if I was able to talk about topics besides mental illness.
Today woke up depressed thinking about how hard it was.
But maybe I should be proud that I was capable to do it, what do you guys think?
She didn't even noticed that I was totally uncomfortable and putting such an effort to hold the talk.
Had two drinks and felt nothing, no sign of euphoria or relaxation.
Why do you say 2.5 years. I hope it’s shorter for the both of us. I’m 19 I was at a party last night and felt awkward asf brain dead
That’s how long I’m waiting to see improvements before I’ll assume it’s permanent and kill my self.
That doesn't help with anything, man.
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