Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 293183

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delusional disorder « Dorothy Hays

Posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2003, at 16:23:09

In reply to delusional disorder, posted by Dorothy Hays on December 23, 2003, at 21:28:46

> Anybody reading this form have a delusional disorder and if you do what type?
> I suffer from persecutory delusional disorder and it is very hard to cope at times, but I do.
> Dorothy

 

Re: delusional disorder

Posted by SLS on December 24, 2003, at 16:38:45

In reply to delusional disorder « Dorothy Hays, posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2003, at 16:23:09

> > Anybody reading this form have a delusional disorder and if you do what type?
> > I suffer from persecutory delusional disorder and it is very hard to cope at times, but I do.
> > Dorothy


A friend of mine suffers from delusional depression that may or may not be associated with bipolar disorder. She responds very well to Risperdal.


- Scott

 

Re: delusional disorder

Posted by Basia on December 25, 2003, at 15:39:20

In reply to delusional disorder « Dorothy Hays, posted by Dr. Bob on December 24, 2003, at 16:23:09

Hi,
I have at times suffered from a psychosis that manifested itself as delusions of persecution.
Horrible! I totally understand that it gets unbearable at times.
I am on Tegretol Retard, Sulpiride and Lamictal.
I hope your meds are OK and that you're coping well.

Take care,

Lyn

 

Re: delusional disorder

Posted by ian24 on December 26, 2003, at 11:08:11

In reply to Re: delusional disorder, posted by Basia on December 25, 2003, at 15:39:20

I f I think people don't like me based on nothing is that delusions of persecution?

 

Re: delusional disorder

Posted by Basia on December 26, 2003, at 12:13:54

In reply to Re: delusional disorder, posted by ian24 on December 26, 2003, at 11:08:11

I'm thinking more fantastical stuff like the classic 'CIA are after me' grandiose beliefs. My experience of persecutional beliefs have involved a total breakdown of contact with reality and I have ended up sectioned as a result of my bizarre behaviour while labouring under these delusions. I think you're referring more to mild paranoia and socially phobic experiences, although not being qualified I'm not really in a good position to judge!
All the best though...

Lyn

 

Re: delusional disorder

Posted by leopard on December 28, 2003, at 2:52:18

In reply to Re: delusional disorder, posted by Basia on December 26, 2003, at 12:13:54

> I'm thinking more fantastical stuff like the classic 'CIA are after me' grandiose beliefs. My experience of persecutional beliefs have involved a total breakdown of contact with reality and I have ended up sectioned as a result of my bizarre behaviour while labouring under these delusions. I think you're referring more to mild paranoia and socially phobic experiences, although not being qualified I'm not really in a good position to judge!
> All the best though...
>
> Lyn


The atypicals are supposed to be good for this type of disorder. I am taking Geodon. I am BPII with a lot of paranoia and anxiety...this is helping immensely. Good luck to all.

 

Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard

Posted by Basia on December 28, 2003, at 6:59:36

In reply to Re: delusional disorder, posted by leopard on December 28, 2003, at 2:52:18

I have also found that, apart from atypical APs, avoiding too much alcohol or coffee helps on the paranoia front. Obvious but, as far as my life is concerned, quite hard to give up.My hangovers always involve exacerbated fear and paranoia!

Also, Leopard, if you read this, I was wondering whether you had had any sleep problems on Geodon.
I am planning to switch from Sulpiride to Geodon and am worried about the insomnia as I have very disturbed sleep on the Sulpiride. I am switching due to hyperprolactinemia, interrupted sleep and weight gain.
I have read that some people get this sort of insomnia with Geodon and wondered if you had and, if so, if it went away.

Thanks so much and good luck to all!

 

Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard » Basia

Posted by SLS on December 28, 2003, at 10:43:00

In reply to Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard, posted by Basia on December 28, 2003, at 6:59:36

Hi.

In re: sulpiride

> I am switching due to hyperprolactinemia, interrupted sleep and weight gain.

Is amisulpride as liable to produce hyperprolactinemia as sulpiride?

Thanks.


- Scott

 

Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard

Posted by Basia on December 29, 2003, at 4:21:39

In reply to Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard » Basia, posted by SLS on December 28, 2003, at 10:43:00

Hi,
Apparently prolactin levels need to be checked on amisulpiride too, but it's side effect profile is gentler than sulpiride. If you're at a low dose you should be OK - well, that's my experience.

Good luck!

 

Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard » Basia

Posted by leopard on December 30, 2003, at 8:01:36

In reply to Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard, posted by Basia on December 28, 2003, at 6:59:36

Fortunately no sleep disturbances...maybe a little initially, but I was coming off of Effexor. I am still very impressed with Geodon...my finger's are crossed that this honeymoon will continue...I think it just might!

 

Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard

Posted by Basia on January 3, 2004, at 9:41:59

In reply to Re: delusional disorder plus qu to Leopard » Basia, posted by leopard on December 30, 2003, at 8:01:36

Brilliant! I'm so glad...Hopefully they'll be able to keep me on a low maintenance dose to keep any side effects at bay but they may put me on a medium one as i've been on quite a high dose of Sulpiride.
Hope the good stuff continues and Happy New Year!

:) Lyn


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