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Coming off Invega/Xeplion (paliperidone) injections v 12

InnerReturn said:
You can cry. That's not nothing — that's huge. I understand why you're afraid to lose that. It's one of the last threads connecting you to yourself

I don't want to push anything on you. Have you ever considered intramuscular B-vitamins (B1, B6, B12)? I started them after Invega, and they really helped me feel more present. Not a cure, but they helped my body wake up a little
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which b vitamin do you take and do you self administer it?
 
twinpeaks123 said:
which b vitamin do you take and do you self administer it?
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I took a standard B‑complex ampoule containing B1, B6, and B12. I don’t remember the exact dosage — it was prepared by the clinic. I also don’t remember the brand, but it was a common one used in my country. I didn’t self-inject. A nurse in the hospital gave me the shots, intramuscularly. For me, it was part of a supervised treatment course
 
InnerReturn said:
I took a standard B‑complex ampoule containing B1, B6, and B12. I don’t remember the exact dosage — it was prepared by the clinic. I also don’t remember the brand, but it was a common one used in my country. I didn’t self-inject. A nurse in the hospital gave me the shots, intramuscularly. For me, it was part of a supervised treatment course
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did you have b vitamin deficiency?
 
chima said:
Thank you very much InnerReturn!! Thank you also for the suggestion
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You're welcome 🩷

I would be so glad if I could cry properly, because for me, expressing emotions is a sign of a living nervous system. The last time I cried was about two weeks ago, but it only lasted one or two minutes. And it didn't come with that feeling of relief. I really hope that emotions will be the next step in my recovery
 
twinpeaks123 said:
Фdid you have b vitamin deficiency?
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I don't know if I had a clinical deficiency — I never got tested. But after Invega, intramuscular B‑vitamins (B1, B6, B12) helped me feel better

I think they were prescribed because I felt really awful — I had severe rigidity (I could barely move), trouble speaking, chewing, and even just thinking. I had very severe side effects that appeared right after the last injection. The vitamins were prescribed by a doctor, after a course of IV amantadine. I think if the doctor considers it necessary, the vitamin course could be repeated
 
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Treedoctor said:
Guys I am happy now. Although I didn't get my sexual ability back, I found out the meaning why I am experiencing this kind of tragedy.

Pain and suffering is for the growth of the soul.

When disappointment becomes enlightenment, life becomes more beautiful than before.

I feel very peaceful and I am glad that I had gone through all this terrible experiences after everything is done.

It feels like I already experienced death while I was alive, losing all the hopes and meanings.

Life is not about hormones and pleasure.

You have to find the meaning and find the reason to be happy no matter what.

Bless you all.
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We have literal brain injuries caused by these drugs.
 
Treedoctor said:
Guys I am happy now. Although I didn't get my sexual ability back, I found out the meaning why I am experiencing this kind of tragedy.

Pain and suffering is for the growth of the soul.

When disappointment becomes enlightenment, life becomes more beautiful than before.

I feel very peaceful and I am glad that I had gone through all this terrible experiences after everything is done.

It feels like I already experienced death while I was alive, losing all the hopes and meanings.

Life is not about hormones and pleasure.

You have to find the meaning and find the reason to be happy no matter what.

Bless you all.
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I and many others here have gone through enough pain and suffering to realize what life is about. We did not need to have our basic body functions taken away from us. A healthy body helps you cope with the struggles of life. These injections dulled and removed those advantages nature gave us. I think we can still recover.
 
InnerReturn said:
I don't know if I had a clinical deficiency — I never got tested. But after Invega, intramuscular B‑vitamins (B1, B6, B12) helped me feel better

I think they were prescribed because I felt really awful — I had severe rigidity (I could barely move), trouble speaking, chewing, and even just thinking. I had very severe side effects that appeared right after the last injection. The vitamins were prescribed by a doctor, after a course of IV amantadine. I think if the doctor considers it necessary, the vitamin course could be repeated
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is it fine to ask what country you live in? maybe I will ask if my doctor can do it
 
twinpeaks123 said:
I live in England, I am going to see if I can get vitamin b injections
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The dosage should be calculated by a doctor based on your individual situation. The most important thing is to have it done by a professional, not to self-inject. I hope you find a good option in England
 
InnerReturn said:
I found a helpful spreadsheet on Reddit, created by several great people, that shows some of the documented recovery timelines, including exposure durations for different antipsychotics, including Invega Sustenna:

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Yeah if you wanna recover you gotta eat fish, eat healthy. Go for 30 minute walk and read books.

You wont just lay in bed all day then magically recover one day.
 
Gdvffh said:
Yeah if you wanna recover you gotta eat fish, eat healthy. Go for 30 minute walk and read books.

You wont just lay in bed all day then magically recover one day.
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Thank you for the advice. I’m trying to eat more meat and fresh vegetables (I also take Omega-3), and I stay physically active — I do stretching, go on long walks in fresh air with my best friend and her dog for about two to three hours a day, play mobile games (mostly visual novels that involve reading), and sometimes read fiction before bed, even though my concentration is still not that great yet.

But there are improvements. What discourages me a little is the waiting. Because judging from that spreadsheet, some people recover in 8–12 months, while others need around 3 years for a full recovery. It’s like a lottery — impossible to predict, completely individual.

Well, there’s nowhere for me to run from this anyway. I won’t expect a fast recovery, but if it happens, I’ll be genuinely happy
 
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