Posted by Racer on April 13, 2008, at 23:51:05
In reply to cognitive problems from solian, posted by JDx on April 13, 2008, at 17:48:41
Honestly, my first instinct is to ask if you really do have a psychotic disorder? I assume you've discussed with your doctor his reasons for making that diagnosis? Were his reasons for making the diagnosis compelling to you? Do you believe that you have a schizophrenia-spectrum disorder?
Even if you do believe that that diagnosis is correct, it might still be worth seeing another psychiatrist for a second opinion. Maybe there is something else that might help.
Also, have you discussed all those supplements with your psychiatrist? Many times those supplements can interfere with the actions of psychotropics, which might exacerbate your problems. If you haven't told him about all those supplements, I hope you will.
The bottom line, really, is that you are the one who has to live with the effects of these drugs. If they are causing impairment to your quality of life, then your psychiatrist really should be addressing those problems -- by offering mitigating options, or by changing your medications.
I hope that helps. Your English was quite comprehensible.
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