Mentor Catina7 Posted June 2, 2023 Mentor Share Posted June 2, 2023 Emerging research has implicated inflammation and immunological dysfunction as potential players in a variety of neuropsychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia, depression and autism: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-catatonic-woman-awakened-after-20-years-her-story-may-change-psychiatry/ar-AA1bYJl1?fbclid=IwAR2dDkbkbfHWcLpsHpsioOJTjKIZ5mBPYb_tn6PQGnXXZHnVGv0O7RgtsCY This a fascinating article about two girls who were misdiagnosed with schizophrenia - one of which was in a catatonic state for 20 years - when it was discovered they both had lupus that was affecting their brain. They both were treated and have made remarkable strides in their recovery. The were initially put on a cocktail of psych meds, which did nothing to help them. 1 Disclaimer: This is not professional medical advice but is based on personal experience only. 1994 - 2017: Prozac, Cymbalta, Celexa, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Seroquel, Buspar, Lorazepam, Xanax, Ambien 2005-present: Trazodone 50 mg 2017: Effexor XR 37.5 >> 75 mg 2020 (March): Began 10% monthly taper of Effexor XR (got down to 12 mg) 2021 (September): Completely crashed. Went back up to 37.5 mg but in doing so I kindled myself 2024: 1/1: 35.6 mg (-6 beads) | 2/1: 33.8 mg (-11 beads) | 3/1: 32.1 mg (-16 beads) | 4/1: (-18 beads) Reasons for starting psych meds: PMDD/Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Other medications: Levothyroxine 75 mcg Supplements: Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder on occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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