this takes alot for me to tell but i've....

[Morgenstern]

already said something about it in one thread so i might as well say it here. Last year i was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. If you dont know what that is here is some info on it
https://health.google.com/health/ref/Schizoaffective+disorder

i have fianlly found a medication that works great for me. It has taken me years to get to the point i am now. Ive had problems from the time i was 13 years old and i started hearing voices when i was 17 which my psyciatrist says is early onset.

I know this sounds like an excuse to keep smoking but nicotine paired with my medicine really helps. My therapist told me that 90% of people with mental illnesses smoke. Something about the nicotine calms and soothes me. paired with the medicine i havent had an episode in 6 months which is awesome for me.

I just wanted to share this with someone because i am so proud of myself for this.

 

[Chris77]

You should be proud of yourself. Keep taking your meds. My Mom has had schizophrenia for years so I know how difficult a mental illness is. She, too, smokes.

Take good care of yourself.

 

[sparkle_1979]

thats good, 6 mths is a long time...

Take care

 

[Raggydoll]

You should be very proud of yourself. Hope things keep going well for you.

 

[calm]

You should be proud, take care XXX

 

[Rachie Rach]

Hi hun...i am bipolar 1 with rapid cycling and severe phycotic episodes...i know how you feel darl...i am trying to concieve child number 4 and have come off my meds (olanzapine 20mg) and really struggling at the mo....i have weekly consults with my shrink...and trying to not go either way..i came off meds cos i didn't want to cause any harm to any future baby, apperently notnmuch is known about effect of olanzapine on fetal development and tbh i cannot really find much online and my shrink told me not to take it unless i really need it ..if you want to buddy up hun it would be great... we could support each other through ttc and pregnancy xxx

btw i also smoke but when i get pregnant i will stop...i have a bizarre ability to just quit cold turkey and it not bother me lol...

 

[Amy-Lea]

Well done hun x

 

[Curlybug]

Careful with stopping smoking if you are on antipsychotics. Smoking induces the enzyme that breaks down antipsychotics (CP450) - means you will probably need a lower dose when u quit or you may go toxic. If u smoke u need a higher dose for it to work.
Glad you are feeling better

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