Anyone else here diagnosed with schizophrenia? I'm in my mid-20s and have recently noticed things getting much, much worse. At the age of 13, I was prescribed Zyprexa at the earliest signs of schizophrenia. The side effects were catastrophic...excessive weight gain and complete zombification being the worst.I'm questioning whether or not I should seek medication again. Somehow, I've been incredibly successful (or lucky) despite the illness. My career as a director and animator even seems to benefit from my condition. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to do much for "life" itself. I've reached a new level of social withdrawal. My motivation is slipping away. I'm ignoring friends. I'm dirty. I'm depressed.I'm a /b/tard.Anyone? Help?
Yes seek psychiatric help, if there is anything wrong with the side effects of the medication they prescribe go back immediately and request a new one, there are tons so theres bound to be one that won't fuck you up.
In that ten-year time period, I'm sure the drug treatments and their side effects have improved. Give it another shot, especially if you have less and less to lose (which seems to be the case).