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Re: Depression, OCD and psychosis

Posted by Mistermindmasta on July 27, 2005, at 21:20:35

In reply to Depression, OCD and psychosis, posted by alienatari on July 27, 2005, at 6:25:46

> Hey all. I'm feeling pretty depressed at the moment :( and hearing voices, very paranoid and my OCD is annoying me but my OCD isnt as bad as it usually is. I dont know what to do. I'm on a lot of medication but still feel depressed. Im starting to think my Mother and my Boyfriend are trying to pooson me. It feels real when it happens but then I know its not real later if that makes sence.
>

The difference between a psychotic person and a mentally well person who is paranoid is that the paranoia is logically justified in a mentally well person. If the logic adds up that your boyfriend are poisoning you (unlikely, but possible, with the messed up ppl in the world), then it might be true. However, if you can't logically justify your feelings, then that's paranoia within the psychotic range, and medications can reduce the illogical feelings.

It's normal to be uncomfortable with the "psychotic" label, but it's only that way because of society's views on it. In all actuality, you needn't worry about labels. Often they're wrong anyway. What you need to worry about is that you're hearing voices and are excessively paranoid. So what are your options?

First off, maybe the doctor misdiagnosed you. If you're actually bipolar, the clomipramine could be making you manic. Everyone's mania is different. Maybe you need Zyprexa and a mood stabilizer and no antidepressant. You could also have psychotic depression, which I'm sure how that's treated.

But how bad are the voices? Are they significantly interrupting your day? If so, maybe an older antipsychotic will help that. If not, then I'd def avoid the older ones. You seem to be pretty coherent with your post, so it doesn't seem like you're too impaired (not that that's a great way to judge people).

I'm no doctor, so I can't say what's best, but I'm just here to tell you that you prolly have a lot of options available. Right now might just be a bad combo for you. Hope you find something that works!


> I'm on 10mg of zyprexa (which is doing nothing but making me fat) 200mg of clomipramine, 10mg of diazapam and 1000 mg of valproate.
>
> What could I have added for depression? Should I increase the clomipramine? My pdoc was talking about going upto 250mg but im kind of scared of doing this.
>
> :(
>
> He is talking about puting me on an older neuroleptic. Largactil(Thorazine) was mentioned but there is no way id ever go back on that stuff again.
>
> He thinks I have a psychotic disordre :( I dont want to have this label. I hate labels. I wonder which one he is leaning towards.
>
> Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> So how is everyone going? I hope everyone is doing well. Take care all.
>
> Chris.
>


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