@dirtyinvega: this is subjective and generalized. sometimes when you take a substance for the first time it gives you a very euphoric feeling. it is not always the case that it is a bad thing but it can be a sign to know something is potentially bad for you. substances are not always black and white, sometimes it's actually a good thing but now that you recognize it you can tell when something isn't right for you. (one of those things you have to experience to find out for yourself, good news is you lived through it without getting screwed up.) it's deceiving, you think it's all good and slowly over time things get worse without you knowing about it before it's too late and something really bad happens. best to quit those ones right away.
seroquel has withdrawals for some and not for others, it's a typical psych med like that but not typically severe like the poison. i didn't have any withdrawals from it either. in the process of trying different things sometimes giving yourself a break and seeing where your at or gauging things is a good idea. this can be potentially dangerous if someone has acute symptoms and meds really do stabilize them, any doctor can tell you that. it sucks that the seroquel pooped out on you. getting over invega first then trying another one wouldn't be a bad idea, maybe you don't try meds for awhile. maybe you try other techniques, practices or ideas. consider your options, do what's right for you and be safe whatever your endeavor. if you use street drugs they can mask your symptoms, something a lot of people forget. and be careful of the all too popular med cocktail science uses today, if one aint working how is 8 of them going to help?! "you have a side effect, oh take this one. that one gave you a side effect, take this one." (screwballs)
if you do try another med, just know the signs. recognize your own limitations, evaluate whether the new med is working or not after it's been given time to build up in your system, if there are no major negative side effects right away of course and don't forget if it's helping to alleviate what it is your seeking treatment for. other wise your just wasting your money and time. i really wish science would get this info simplified and passed around. more people would end up better off and they would have better data to go with to make improved and safer meds instead of (insert filthy word here) like invega and abilify. i think that's enough preaching.
good to hear you quit smoking, i remember you posting that when you got home from the hospital. continued success is always a good thing. it's really great your anhedonia lessened. i think your right on the matter of having meds that didn't work for you since seroquel stopped being as effective. i know finding relief is hard but like anything else in life, it's a work in progress. what's it been, about 8 months since you stopped the injections? keep this up and fully healed is right around the corner.
you guys have helped now it?s my turn .. to put an end to the poison