Posted by MichaelJr on June 24, 2005, at 4:41:48
I have been on various anti depressants and they never worked. I finally got some testing done and they diagnosed me with severe depression and schizoaffetive disorder I think. the negative effects of schizophrenia really described how I was feeling. my type of depression was of the variety that I felt like I was in a deep pit or some kind of black hole. talking to people was not pleasurable for me, I could never make a connection with people. very serious and an awful way to live.
so I tried anti psychotics. I am on geodon now, and it really helps me. my mood has improvved, I have more to say, and am able to connect with people much better.
I really hate being on it though. I feel kind of drugged and it often makes me tired. it takes me a long time to wake up in the morning too.
for someone with my history and diagnosis, can I expect to be on meds for the rest of my life?
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