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Mental Health Coming off Invega (Paliperidone, Xeplion) injections v. 7.0

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roofmaan1 said:
Im hoping my dopamine reseptors comeback comepletely like how they were before.
but if they do get restored like before It might be hard to not have a bipolar ep.
and pycosis might comeback. but Jesus will be the solution
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Your receptors should go back to how they were. It’s just a matter of time. Can you feel any substances?

How will Jesus be the solution?
 
I wish I could’ve gained weight with Invega unfortunately I’m actually underweight right now by around 9 to 12 pounds..it’s like that poison has sucked the drive out of me to do the most basic things and cooking is one of them.. I eat very little now compared to before.. I’m just wondering if I’m the only one on here that’s had change in appetite and desire to cook or anything
 
Kiaf85 said:
I wish I could’ve gained weight with Invega unfortunately I’m actually underweight right now by around 9 to 12 pounds..it’s like that poison has sucked the drive out of me to do the most basic things and cooking is one of them.. I eat very little now compared to before.. I’m just wondering if I’m the only one on here that’s had change in appetite and desire to cook or anything
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I lost my appetite. I’ve regained it recently but a couple months ago, I would hardly eat because I had no desire to. I would also eat at unconventional hours.
 
Invegaishell said:
I was on it for 5 months and have been off of it for almost 9 months now. It is definitely a powerful drug. It takes away your dignity, cognitive ability and love for life. Thankfully, I am recovering and so will you.
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I was on it for 17 months I hear tot doesn’t matter how many shots you get but idk.. I’m glad you’re recovering is your cognitive abilities and motivation coming along?
 
Baddream said:
I remember I had to force myself to do stuff as well. Had no energy to do anything and at the same time can’t nap. Still can’t take naps, sexual dysfunction still, and time moves alot slower. I would go crazy thinking what am I going to do all day. I bitched and moaned to my family constantly.

When I found this forum I learned alot. I started to go for daily walks, which I hated. I went to the gym once or twice a week for only 20 minutes. Sometimes I only went to the sauna because lack of energy. Running was impossible.

I felt the urge to drink and smoke all the time. The anhedonia was tough. Overeating gained a ton of weight. None of my regular clothes fit anymore.

I was on disability for a few months. Then I started to work. Sitting at home with nothing to do was way worse than forcing myself to work. I still feel bored alot, but not like before. Where I live there are long cold winters. I’m so happy the summer is here.
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Where do you work
 
Invegaishell said:
Still can’t talk to new people or people I haven’t seen in a while. Just saw an old friend at the gym and I had to leave early because I couldn’t talk to him. Very frustrating. Is anyone else seem to not be able to form conversations around new people? Or get a lot of anxiety when talking to new people?
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I thought I was the only one it’s like my mind goes completely blank. I can’t hold a simple conversation. I was never this quiet before. Invega blocks all kinds of receptors including serotonin and dopamine that deals with learning, communication, memory and sexual functioning. And even more smh 🤦🏾 it’s bad
 
Does anyone else fantasize about their pre-Invega selfs? I think about my old self and how I used to have emotions have passions and get depressed. It feels like I’ll return back to that stage 😕. Anyone relate
 
BattlingInvega said:
Does anyone else fantasize about their pre-Invega selfs? I think about my old self and how I used to have emotions have passions and get depressed. It feels like I’ll return back to that stage 😕. Anyone relate
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That’s crazy because I recently found myself looking at my old Facebook pictures before invega and remembering when my brain functioned properly and I had motivation and passion for life I never thought I would be this person I am today.. Invega changed my whole persona but if/WHEN I recover I believe I will be stronger and more grateful for life 💯
 
Invegaishell said:
Thats a fast recovery. It took me 7 months to regain my sexual functions. Hopefully you can be someone who heals at 9-10 months, if not sooner.
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Man I cant explain how 5 months went so quick... another 5months I should be near fully recovered even though Ive taken 10 shots, I dont see any difference from 3 shots or taking 10 it might take a little longer maybe around 14-18 months for me to fully recover but right now I do still feel invega in me but its nowhere near 4 months ago, I get better every month to my former self, I'm just scared that I will get psychosis out of nowhere I dont do drugs or anything and my sleeping is good.
 
When we recover from invega, we still have to deal with the underlying issues that got us injected in the first place. I don’t want to suffer a relapse and will make some changes as to not fall back into old habits. I have this underlying anxiousness/paranoia I need to deal with. Reducing stress will help I think. I don’t want to be on meds in the long term.
 
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