itcanalwayschange: Seeking support to come off antipyschotics

[itcanalwayschange]

Hi,

 

I was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 2016 after a very long psychosis which got progressively worse with time.

 

To be honest, I've reflected and read up on trauma and how it affects our mental. I now understand that psychosis was a response to severe stimuli. In other words, I was traumatised and so hurt that my mind fractured. 

 

I hope I have not offended anyone with my beliefs. 

I am seeking support to come off antipsychotics. I am currently on Cariprazine 3mg daily. I live in the UK and have an appointment with my psychiatrist coming up soon. Any support is appreciated. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks all for reading.

Edited January 7 by itcanalwayschange
Misspelled psychosis

[LotusRising]

@itcanalwayschange

 

Welcome to SA,

 

We are a peer-run volunteer site dedicated to a harm reduction tapering approach in an effort to minimize withdrawal symptoms. We suggest tapering by no more than 10% of your most recent dose each month. See  Why taper by 10%.

 

This is your introduction page where you post, ask questions and meet other members. We ask that you only have one introduction page so we can keep all your information in one place.

 

Could you help us out by adding a signature, which will ensure your drug history appears at the bottom of every post, making it more efficient for those trying to assist. 

 

How to Create a Signature 

 

I am not familiar with cariprazine, but nother moderator posted this about Vraylar. You might find information in these posts.

 

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/search/?q=cariprazine

 

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/search/?q=Vraylar

 

Also, you can search for other members tapering the same drug by doing a site search 

 

These two links will help you to understand withdrawal syndrome:

 

What is Withdrawal Syndrome?

 

Video on Recovery from Psych Drugs

 

When we take medication, the CNS responds by making changes over the months and years we take the drug(s). When the medication is discontinued, the CNS must then undo all the changes that were made. As the changes are undone, symptoms may occur. You can expect that they will follow 

The Windows and Waves Pattern of Stabilization  and since the CNS likes stability, we suggest to Keep it simple, slow and stable.

 

You might find the below post helpful when speaking to your psychiatrist:

 

 

Please reach out to us with any questions you may have after reading the links.

 

And again, welcome  

[itcanalwayschange]

Hi all,

 

I had an appointment with my psychiatrist and I expressed my desire to come off antipsychotics.

 

Now, I have an issue. I am on Cariprazine (Vraylar) 3mg. The next lowest dose is 1.5mg. This is not suitable for a taper. I'm wondering what antipsychotic is most suitable to taper off?