Coming off Invega/Xeplion (paliperidone) injections v 12

[Asclepius]

before invega i had exceptional creativity, my mind could connect dots over multiple disciplines, i used to think profoundly about many topics, my memory was excellent, i was an extremely driven perfectionist, i had anxiety and adhd but they were not as severe as it is now. These and other symptoms improved in the past 9 months but i am still not the person i used to be. It seems like all my ideas and knowledge stopped where they were at the time of injections. Some people indicated that recovery continues for up to 2 or 3 years, so i am hoping i will gain most of all of my old self back gradually. My autistic brain was my super power and it seems invega blunted most of it.
**** also i was more in touch with my prefrontal cortex before invega..executive functioning was impaired by invega, also the ability to deal with people rationally was impaired by invega. Invega does infact disrupt the connection to prefrontal cortex.

Were you administered it for psychosis, or? Assuming you've been on it less than 2 years? Have you told your consultant this (are they trustworthy to even, tell?)
How are you coping, pragmatically - what do you do to restore pre-frontal function/social engagement atm?

 

[Asclepius]

if i had to chose between no anhedonia or sabrina carpenter taking a seat on my face. I would chose not having anhedonia

Same. Joke (no like vagin) .
Anhedonia is hell mate, feel ya.

 

[anonymoususer777]

Were you administered it for psychosis, or? Assuming you've been on it less than 2 years? Have you told your consultant this (are they trustworthy to even, tell?)
How are you coping, pragmatically - what do you do to restore pre-frontal function/social engagement atm?

I was misdiagnosed. I am no longer on it.

Weed helps reduces the effects of invega sometimes, I meditate and exercise for prefrontal engagement.

 

[Asclepius]

I was misdiagnosed. I am no longer on it.

Weed helps reduces the effects of invega sometimes, I meditate and exercise for prefrontal engagement.

...why am I not surprised!? ! Have you claimed for your mis-diagnosis (has it/anyone even been held to account?!) ...id have thought T.H.C. would make it worse, no? Sometimes coming off stuff, reaching for anything less potent seems like a better option than dealing with reality (relatable) but give yourself time to heal, even if you feel like a freak...you'd be surprised, as time rolls on, sometimes dealing with your uncomfortable-self can be an asset. (As it's more often that institutional life is batshit, not you; you were just adjusting to it)

 

[twinpeaks123]

if i had to chose between no anhedonia or sabrina carpenter taking a seat on my face. I would chose not having anhedonia

sabrina carpenter is overrated but agree

 

[InnerReturn]

Good news for ASMR lovers… If you’re still able to feel pleasure while watching and experience those tingles, it might be a really good sign. It could mean that your nervous system is starting to “wake up” again after receptor blockade

 

[asr0101]

The doctors and nurses told me I would only have to take the injection for 6 months and the dae is coming up. But my doctor also said I would need to take it for a year so i have no clue which one they meant . But I am adamant on stopping this injection this time . I am feeling better 3 weeks since by last injection I can listen to and enjoy music again . I am only scared of insomnia . I want to quit but I also am willing to take the shots if it means stopping insomnia . I’m like an animal comfortable in its own cage that’s how I feel like now . They will hopefully lower the dosage from 150mg to 100 mg if I do decide to take an injection . I don’t know anymore my mind is all over the place with this decision

 

[asr0101]

Fuck it I’m not taking any more injections. I’d rather deal with any side effects coming from quitting cold turkey . The injection self tapers and that’s that . Every day is agonizingly robotic on this

 

[Chanel_monster]

I think my creativity is coming back.

 

[Matthew01]

This drug killed me. I feel half dead.

 

[bvc]

This drug killed me. I feel half dead.

As long as you're only  half dead, you still have a chance.

 

[Trueart2]

The doctors and nurses told me I would only have to take the injection for 6 months and the dae is coming up. But my doctor also said I would need to take it for a year so i have no clue which one they meant . But I am adamant on stopping this injection this time . I am feeling better 3 weeks since by last injection I can listen to and enjoy music again . I am only scared of insomnia . I want to quit but I also am willing to take the shots if it means stopping insomnia . I’m like an animal comfortable in its own cage that’s how I feel like now . They will hopefully lower the dosage from 150mg to 100 mg if I do decide to take an injection . I don’t know anymore my mind is all over the place with this decision

Stop taking it dog.

 

[InnerReturn]

I was here I think around one year and half years ago, I felt I ruined all my life.

Since then I regained confidence and sexual ability as well.

But my personality kinda changed after having severe nightmare like experiences that this drug gave me.

I was such a bright person with bright future plan and hope but now I became unrealistically reasonable person who think about how reality really sucks and is harsh.

I was dating for three years thinking even about marriage with this girl before this invega thing happened, but now since this happened I had to break up because she thought she doesn't feel like a woman anymore as I lost all the emotional ability and sexual ability etc.

I became older and reached 31 years old and it hits really different for me as I turn over 30s it feels like the way people treat me has shifted to bad.

I have to figure out how to survive now at this age state, and was primarily focusing on studying new license and writing novel. but I found out human can't live healthly without human interaction and I decided to meet some new people.

It is good that there are still people who are interested in me but the problem is my sexual ability didn't come back as the past. It is better of course but it doesn't heal completely, I am not sure if I can have such intense experiences like I had before.

I can feel love and happiness again but not sure how I can satisfy woman like before.

This is quite challenging actually, trying to make my life get back to the normal line and having to worry about my sexual ability. Everything else is fine, I am back to normal. Libido is fine but just it doesn't have the power like before and it is very depressing if I think about it.

I met a new girl who I really liked and it seems she also enjoys talking and spending time with me but I am very worried about the future.

I hope I had more money to keep this girl beside me longer. My future is so vague right now. I hope it goes well.

Did you ever get your hormone levels checked, like testosterone or prolactin? I’m just curious if that played any role in your case

 

[InnerReturn]

Multiple people have told me I’ve lost weight, I was disregarding it since the last time I was weighed I still weighed quite a bit more than before my hospitalization. But I just tried on some clothes that I could no longer fit because of my weight gain while in the hospital and they fit again. Honestly just made my mood a lot better, it’s the perfect time since it’s getting warm outside again. I haven’t really changed anything about what I eat (which is not very healthy if I’m being honest, I just eat what I think tastes good), my appetite is still very low and I can go an entire day without eating and I won’t feel tired or weak. I do try to eat at least once a day though even if the portion is small. My physical activity is a little bit lower than before I was in the hospital but I go up and down stairs more than I used to so I wonder if that also contributed.

That actually sounds like a positive change overall, especially if your body is starting to feel more like itself again. I’m really glad it improved your mood too — those small moments can mean a lot. I’ve read that weight and appetite can take time to stabilize after these injections, so maybe your body is still adjusting. Just try to take care of yourself and eat when you can, even small portions
As for me, I really want to lose weight too, and I miss being active. I used to do track and field and even got interested in jiu-jitsu, but after the injections I feel much weaker than before

 

[InnerReturn]

I was thinking about that one too, but I feel so lazy about it.

I should definitely try it. but just one thing is that I don't want to mess up my hormone balance with this chemical drugs anymore. I have to be very cautious about this because I no longer believe medicines and doctors.

Perhaps a blood test to check hormone levels is exactly the key that could open the door to a fully happy life. It’s a way to gain more information, not necessarily to start treatment right away. But of course, it’s entirely your decision, and it’s important to do everything at your own pace

 

[InnerReturn]

I was thinking about that one too, but I feel so lazy about it.

I should definitely try it. but just one thing is that I don't want to mess up my hormone balance with this chemical drugs anymore. I have to be very cautious about this because I no longer believe medicines and doctors.

I also recently came across the story of a guy who couldn't understand for several years why his sex drive wasn't what it used to be. It wasn't until he had his hormones tested that everything fell into place. Invega and other antipsychotics can themselves disrupt hormonal balance, so it's important to remember this

 

[InnerReturn]

So did he recover from that after the test and treatment?

Yes, he recovered 100%. It took time, but treating the hormonal imbalance really helped him

 

[InnerReturn]

I should visit hospital this week then. I will tell you the result

Take care of yourself. I'm also getting my hormone tests done this week

 

[anonymoususer777]

I was here I think around one year and half years ago, I felt I ruined all my life.

Since then I regained confidence and sexual ability as well.

But my personality kinda changed after having severe nightmare like experiences that this drug gave me.

I was such a bright person with bright future plan and hope but now I became unrealistically reasonable person who think about how reality really sucks and is harsh.

I was dating for three years thinking even about marriage with this girl before this invega thing happened, but now since this happened I had to break up because she thought she doesn't feel like a woman anymore as I lost all the emotional ability and sexual ability etc.

I became older and reached 31 years old and it hits really different for me as I turn over 30s it feels like the way people treat me has shifted to bad.

I have to figure out how to survive now at this age state, and was primarily focusing on studying new license and writing novel. but I found out human can't live healthly without human interaction and I decided to meet some new people.

It is good that there are still people who are interested in me but the problem is my sexual ability didn't come back as the past. It is better of course but it doesn't heal completely, I am not sure if I can have such intense experiences like I had before.

I can feel love and happiness again but not sure how I can satisfy woman like before.

This is quite challenging actually, trying to make my life get back to the normal line and having to worry about my sexual ability. Everything else is fine, I am back to normal. Libido is fine but just it doesn't have the power like before and it is very depressing if I think about it.

I met a new girl who I really liked and it seems she also enjoys talking and spending time with me but I am very worried about the future.

I hope I had more money to keep this girl beside me longer. My future is so vague right now. I hope it goes well.

What type of sexual dysfunction did you have? How did it get better?

 

[anonymoususer777]

One more thing I hate about this invega is that this made my life feel so miserable.

I was always a happy guy no matter what and now even after one and a half year later, still I feel kinda depressed without a reason.

Usually I get to my normal self especially if I write it down on my diary something like that, but after invega it is totally different. I feel always down mood. sighing every minute for no reason. I really don't understand what is going on, I try to find the reason for depression but there is no reason to be depressed now.

I think this is caused by hormone imbalance that was caused by invega.

This is so horrible because no one knows this is from that drug but me.

My family try to find the reason from else where.

Achieving things, earning money, meeting new girlfriend even doesn't make me feel better.

it is so weird.

I am feeling almost the same as you. My sexual dysfunction is similar to yours, i have little to no libido and mind cannot focus anymore.

How many injections did you get and what was your dosage?