In my case, yes it did. Walking was incredibly difficult. Motivations didn't often come. I had to force myself most often. Walking led to jogging. Jogging led to more involved workouts and so on. For me it took more than a year to motivate myself beyond the medications' "control" if you get my drift
I'm in the same problem as u bro,my muscles are all stiff and can exercise too
I totally understand that dude. I get the same thing. It’ll get better slowly and we’ll get through this together.
Keep in mind that I've never had the invega shot so I'm not talking from personal experience here, but from what I have read in this thread from others who have experienced this, YES your muscle strength is very likely to return. But it's more of a matter of when, not if. Know what I mean? And I dare say it will take some effort on your part as well, like, when you can, start doing some small workouts at home e.g. squats, pushups, situps, that kinda thing. There are heeeeaps of video tutorials on youtube for at-home workouts that can help get you started again. Is there a particular type of exercise you used to enjoy before invega?
Have you tried melatonin to help you sleep?? Melatonin really helps me, and I have bad insomnia from PTSD.
I hate to be the one to say this, and I apologise if this annoys you, but dude......you're only 19!! You're so young! There is still decades of time for you to firgure out what you want to do, then succeed at it. And I highly doubt your family is actually disappointed in you, it's much more likely that you're telling yourself that because you're feeling so down in general. Do you talk to your parents much about how you're feeling?
Yeah definitely, love to use the rower at the gym and kettlebells along with dancing. I can lift a little bit it’s just nowhere near where I’d like it to be just yet. My body fatigues almost instantly. It causes distress because Invega caused me to gain 40 lbs and a few months ago I was in good shape then the weight appeared it seems out of nowhere. I know it will gradually get better it’s just hell being pretty much confined to your bed on body and mind. This drug is serious.
I know what I wanted to do but I lack motivation to continue I have lost the pleasure I used to have on it ,it feels like he'll to do it .Im just waiting to recover.And yes my parents know about my situation
Yeah it’s because of the way Invega blocks out dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for helping us feel motivated and man let me say I know what you mean. It just feels like every action is incredibly weighed down almost like you are under water. It has improved a little bit though so it will for you too bro. It will just take some time because our brains are slowly learning to feel our neurotransmitters again.
That depends on what you want to rant about Japi.
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Don't worry about it, it is sorted out now. I found a rant thread, and i fucking ranted GOOD. Got some replies also. And it helped. Feeling better now, at least mentally better. You are very helpful and kind. All forums should have mods just like you.That depends on what you want to rant about Japi.
We do have this thread in The Dark Side (TDS), where you are free to rant about whatever you want. But if you want your own rant thread and you don't mind if people comment and offer feedback, feel free to start your own thread in TDS. I can then move it to a different forum if it seems appropriate to do so.
Venting - The Vent/Rant Thread Vs. You Silly KnuckleHeads Can Go Fly a Kite!!
Welcome to the 6th Vent/Rant thread. So this is the place to get all that off your chest.. to tell the world about what is going down.. so blow of that tension and vent that anger. Please support others and we will try and support you. The rules are more lenient for this thread but triggering...
They wanted to give me antidepressants too. Here’s the thing, if Invega shuts down both seratonin and dopamine then it’s absolutely useless to give someone antidepressants for that reason. I don’t think the doctor’s really think these things through. I refused the antidepressants. I’ve been in your situation bro. I’ve been off the shot for 5 months now and wondering what the hell I should do is something I’m still dealing with but have noticed some improvement. I noticed some improvement in the fog lifting just after 4 months so I hope it’s the same for you. We can get through this together.
In an opium den, clearly. * edit - no drug sourcing please - n3o * I think COVID has blocked the supply lines a fair bit. Or it's been processed into other analgesics?
I'm glad you're feeling a bit better