I'm scitzoaffective and on Clozapine. I was resistant to everything else and off the planet. So glad it helps. Sure I occasionally experience voices. But I've learnt to cope. No ,meds seem to stop all voices.
The doctors want me to go on it but I'm super scared cos there was a documentary on it few days ago and it said 400 deaths per year in UK 8 times more then others
I think I have a unique experience here. I was on clozapine for about 24 years and it absolutely saved my life. I was really bad off. Then about 3 years ago I got blood clots in my legs. My doctor then put me on xyprexa. I've been doing good on this medicine too. But definitely when your doctor says you don't need it that should be the end of the story!
Thank you for that explanation about Clozapine. I definitely think that going with your doctor says is good. My husband does this with his diabetes. People always ask him why he's not on insulin and he says the doctor says he doesn't need it. He can control it with other meds. Sounds like you are in the same boat. 😊❤️🙏
Good for you, i used to run a mental health care home for youths, and the stories my clients told me were heart breaking, out of the list of mental health issues bi polar, ocd, aspbergers, schizophrenia was the most challenging.
A close family member has been on seroquel for 2 months, improvement has been noticed in her mood, just she is still dealing with thought broadcasting which distresses her & disturbs her daily routine.I hope she gets better and same for you all, stay strong & take it day by day 💪
Yup, clozapine is for those who are not responding well or at all to other antipsychotics. Some disorders are chronic, but we learn how to eventually manage the residual symptoms. Olanzapine is pretty strong and effective in its own right as well. If we can manage to complete and participate in our activities of daily living, that is often enough for a lot of people!
@@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe Just as I have heard success stories, there are also horror stories as well that need to be brought to light with antipsychotics. They should be monitored more closely and more stringent medical decision making should be made before prescribing them. There are too many cases where someone with regular depression or anxiety just automatically gets prescribed one of these which is not appropriate whatsoever if there are no psychotic features or extremely severe life-threatening symptoms. With Clozpine, at least blood work is regularly monitored. Some others such as Zyprexa, Risperidone, and Quetiapine should be closely monitored with blood work as well.
I'm curious if you've found that answering these kinds of questions has helped you clarify your thinking about how to handle your condition. You seem exceptionally self-aware, which must be helpful.
Nice video Kit :) I must say I agree with you and your choice, it's just that a while ago I got the impression that you might be slightly treatment "resist...ish" and that clozapine might work better for you than zyprexa but taking everything into account in all honesty I'd say you're doing really well. It's just that I'm on 7,5 mg of zyprexa and 200 mg of lamictal, and you're also on zyprexa and lamictal, with similar dosage I presume, and I have such an insane weight gain and hypersomnia and drowsiness most of the time, but with pretty much negligible mood fluctuations and no psychosis, delusions or hallucinations, so I just thought about what my psychiatrist said was an old psychiatric "doctrine", and that's if the meds don't have side-effects, they aren't working. I guess what I'm trying to say is I once thought clozapine is right for you, but lately I realized it would probably be an "overkill", and you're actually not just surviving, but also very much thriving on zyprexa, and I'm really glad for you :). Best regards Kit :)
Clozapine is the clearest my son ever was. He didnt stay on it but it was the best because his Schizoaffective Disorder was resistant to the other meds. He has always been resistant to ALL meds. Its only after hospitalizations that we can keep him on meds. In 7 years, he's still not cognizant of his Disorder.
Can you make a video about what caused all of your mental illnesses or point to one that’s already in existence. For me schizophrenia was probably triggered by doing lsd once in my life. The only drug I ever took.
I have scizhoaffective disorder i am on clozapine 25 and sulpitac 100 my problem is i can't study i faild in college my biggest regets is i dnt have a digree 11 years 3 years on medication i am 29 now all alone
This was a great explanation of why you're not on Clozapine. I really appreciated how you gave us that deeper reasoning into why it isn't a good fit for you, even though "my doctor doesn't recommend it" is reason enough like you said. Your additional reasons (plus the fun facts at the end) helped me learn some cool stuff about Clozapine, which I was completely unfamiliar with before watching this video. It's awesome that Zyprexa works so well at both reducing your psychotic symptoms and preventing mania, and I hope it continues to work well for you!
I think you should be on lybalvi because it doesn't cause weight gain as much as plain zyprexa. But then you are skinny. I always wondered how you avoided the hunger zyprexa causes everyone else? And another thing is clozapine won't pull everyone out of psychosis, of course.
I'm scitzoaffective and on Clozapine. I was resistant to everything else and off the planet. So glad it helps. Sure I occasionally experience voices. But I've learnt to cope. No ,meds seem to stop all voices.
The doctors want me to go on it but I'm super scared cos there was a documentary on it few days ago and it said 400 deaths per year in UK 8 times more then others
I think I have a unique experience here. I was on clozapine for about 24 years and it absolutely saved my life. I was really bad off. Then about 3 years ago I got blood clots in my legs. My doctor then put me on xyprexa. I've been doing good on this medicine too. But definitely when your doctor says you don't need it that should be the end of the story!
Hello Kit, I have also schizophrenia and your videos help me to deal with my illness. It encourages me in my everyday battles. Thanks for it!
Anti Psychotics prescribed for Bipolar 1 Disorder. By the way , is an Abomination.
i think your docs know it better then some random yt comments
Haha exactly
Thanks so much for offering encouragement and modeling for people who must navigate life with psychotic symptoms.
It’s my greatest joy right now, thank you for the kind words!
Thank you for that explanation about Clozapine. I definitely think that going with your doctor says is good. My husband does this with his diabetes. People always ask him why he's not on insulin and he says the doctor says he doesn't need it. He can control it with other meds. Sounds like you are in the same boat. 😊❤️🙏
Good for you, i used to run a mental health care home for youths, and the stories my clients told me were heart breaking, out of the list of mental health issues bi polar, ocd, aspbergers, schizophrenia was the most challenging.
A close family member has been on seroquel for 2 months, improvement has been noticed in her mood, just she is still dealing with thought broadcasting which distresses her & disturbs her daily routine.I hope she gets better and same for you all, stay strong & take it day by day 💪
Yup, clozapine is for those who are not responding well or at all to other antipsychotics. Some disorders are chronic, but we learn how to eventually manage the residual symptoms. Olanzapine is pretty strong and effective in its own right as well. If we can manage to complete and participate in our activities of daily living, that is often enough for a lot of people!
@@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe Just as I have heard success stories, there are also horror stories as well that need to be brought to light with antipsychotics. They should be monitored more closely and more stringent medical decision making should be made before prescribing them. There are too many cases where someone with regular depression or anxiety just automatically gets prescribed one of these which is not appropriate whatsoever if there are no psychotic features or extremely severe life-threatening symptoms. With Clozpine, at least blood work is regularly monitored. Some others such as Zyprexa, Risperidone, and Quetiapine should be closely monitored with blood work as well.
Your looking remarkably well with all the medications you discuss. ❤ Love the yellow bow.
They work well for me, so yeah, accurate. And thanks! It’s one of my favorite head bows :)
I'm curious if you've found that answering these kinds of questions has helped you clarify your thinking about how to handle your condition. You seem exceptionally self-aware, which must be helpful.
I’m excellently clear on why you are not on this med. ❤
Nice video Kit :) I must say I agree with you and your choice, it's just that a while ago I got the impression that you might be slightly treatment "resist...ish" and that clozapine might work better for you than zyprexa but taking everything into account in all honesty I'd say you're doing really well. It's just that I'm on 7,5 mg of zyprexa and 200 mg of lamictal, and you're also on zyprexa and lamictal, with similar dosage I presume, and I have such an insane weight gain and hypersomnia and drowsiness most of the time, but with pretty much negligible mood fluctuations and no psychosis, delusions or hallucinations, so I just thought about what my psychiatrist said was an old psychiatric "doctrine", and that's if the meds don't have side-effects, they aren't working.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I once thought clozapine is right for you, but lately I realized it would probably be an "overkill", and you're actually not just surviving, but also very much thriving on zyprexa, and I'm really glad for you :). Best regards Kit :)
Very interesting! Thank You Kit!❤❤❤
Clozapine is the clearest my son ever was. He didnt stay on it but it was the best because his Schizoaffective Disorder was resistant to the other meds. He has always been resistant to ALL meds. Its only after hospitalizations that we can keep him on meds. In 7 years, he's still not cognizant of his Disorder.
I like your dress w lemons ! It's cool 👍
Another cool and articulate vid Kit. Thank you
Thank you! So so helpful.
Can you make a video about what caused all of your mental illnesses or point to one that’s already in existence. For me schizophrenia was probably triggered by doing lsd once in my life. The only drug I ever took.
I wish I knew 😂 there’s so many factors that I can’t narrow it down, so I’ll probably never know.
I have scizhoaffective disorder i am on clozapine 25 and sulpitac 100 my problem is i can't study i faild in college my biggest regets is i dnt have a digree 11 years 3 years on medication i am 29 now all alone
What you say makes total sence. Olanzapin is good enought in most cases. Is it weird when I say I miss the voices ?
I like my voices, they are my friends ❤
great video thanks
Anything to share concerning Latuda?
Latuda made me a zombie
Thanks!
Thank YOU voltchip!
This was a great explanation of why you're not on Clozapine. I really appreciated how you gave us that deeper reasoning into why it isn't a good fit for you, even though "my doctor doesn't recommend it" is reason enough like you said. Your additional reasons (plus the fun facts at the end) helped me learn some cool stuff about Clozapine, which I was completely unfamiliar with before watching this video. It's awesome that Zyprexa works so well at both reducing your psychotic symptoms and preventing mania, and I hope it continues to work well for you!
I think you should be on lybalvi because it doesn't cause weight gain as much as plain zyprexa. But then you are skinny. I always wondered how you avoided the hunger zyprexa causes everyone else? And another thing is clozapine won't pull everyone out of psychosis, of course.
How much zyprexa do you take I take 20 mgs at night time
Hey kitzo
I 'm hearing voices (auditiory hallucination)
it's treatment??
May I ask you if you have any other chronic illnessess)autoimmune disease ?
Why are there no videos about labradors or golden retrievers?
i quit clozapine and take olanzapine insteat of
Never take clozapine its a death sentence
Nice Vid - SchizoKitzo!