I'm almost off meds
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- My psychiatrist gave me the OK to reduce my antipsychotic medication again from 40mg to 20mg. This puts me below a therapeutic dose. In this video, I bring you along with me through the process of this medication reduction and experience of withdrawal.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Important disclaimers
03:28 - Intro to med taper
04:17 - Why I waited to start tapering
06:48 - Where I started with my medication
07:38 - Birthday party!
09:02 - First 20mg dose
10:35 - How I'm feeling on the first day
11:28 - Starting to struggle with withdrawal?
14:02 - Rainy soccer game
14:13 - Taking the second dose of 20mg and reflecting
16:32 - I'm super irritable
19:20 - Another soccer game :)
19:54 - Reflection on first few days
21:00 - What I've been doing to help get through this taper
22:40 - No symptoms!
24:19 - Going for a run
24:44 - Closing thoughts on how this taper has gone
25:42 - Cooking multiple meals for family
26:07 - Important reminders and my thoughts on needing meds in the future
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It's wonderful to see you living so happily. I started struggling with psychosis a couple of years ago and the future can look really bleak at times. Thank you for providing hope!
KarXT, a new medicine for treating schizophrenia-one that appears to help reduce both positive and negative symptoms of the illness-has passed a first hurdle in phase 3 clinical testing. If ultimately approved, it would be the first antipsychotic treatment that does not target the D2 dopamine receptor.
This following is what info that I got off the internet. They are rolling this out this year!
A new medicine for treating schizophrenia-one that appears to help reduce both positive and negative symptoms of the illness-has passed a first hurdle in phase 3 clinical testing. Phase 3 is often pivotal in deciding whether a medicine is effective and safe enough to obtain FDA approval.
The medicine, xanomeline-trospium, is called KarXT by Karuna Therapeutics, the company that is developing it and which paid for the initial phase 3 trial. The drug has a novel mechanism of action that distinguishes it from all previously approved antipsychotic medicines.
In December 2023, the pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. entered into a deal valued at over $14 billion to purchase Boston-based Karuna. The announcement came just weeks after positive results of the first of two positive KarXT phase 3 trials were published in the journal Lancet. Senior author of the paper reporting the results was Steven M. Paul, M.D., a BBRF Scientific Council emeritus member who is currently Chief Scientific Officer and President of R&D at Karuna. One of the paper’s co-authors was 2007 BBRF Young Investigator Christoph U. Correll of Northwell/Zucker Hillside Hospital.
252 patients with acute psychosis requiring hospitalization were enrolled in the randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Half received KarXT for 5 weeks and half received placebo. KarXT was observed to significantly reduce both “positive” and “negative” symptoms of schizophrenia compared with placebo. In addition to reductions in both kinds of symptoms, patients receiving the new medicine in most cases were able to tolerate it well, reporting only moderate side effects. Larger and longer phase 3 clinical trials are now underway.
KarXT is the culmination of research begun decades ago to find a new way of treating symptoms of schizophrenia. Since the first antipsychotic medicine approved in the 1950s, every antipsychotic approved to date targets a cellular receptor for the neurotransmitter dopamine called the D2 receptor. Some “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic medicines, including clozapine, also have important therapeutic effects related to their impact on receptors for serotonin. Both first- and second-generation antipsychotics are often very effective in reducing delusions and hallucinations that are the chief positive symptoms of the illness. But they have essentially no impact on negative symptoms such as blunted affect, anhedonia, lack of motivation and asociality, and no appreciable impact on cognitive symptoms that are also among the core symptoms of schizophrenia (reduced executive function, difficulty in sustaining attention, impaired long-term memory, among others).
An estimated 30%-40% of schizophrenia patients are resistant to the therapeutic benefits of current antipsychotic medicines; others derive only partial positive-symptom benefits. Short- and long-term side effects associated with approved antipsychotics are also an issue for many patients, and range from motor impacts, such as akathisia, Parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesia, to cardiometabolic effects including weight gain, lipid and glucose abnormalities, hyperprolactinemia and sexual dysfunction, as well as somnolence and sedation.
The idea that led to KarXT began with the aim of developing a drug with a novel mechanism of action-one that would not block D2 dopamine receptors but rather would stimulate cellular receptors called the M1 and M4 muscarinic receptors. These receptors are part of the cholinergic (acetylcholine) neurotransmitter system. The theory was that agents targeting the muscarinic acetylcholine receptors might indirectly impact the balance in the brain between the dopamine and acetylcholine systems, including in the brain’s striatum, which in turn might help therapeutically address pathology that gives rise to psychosis.
For many years, preliminary tests of medicines targeting the muscarinic M1 and M4 receptors suggested that they had excellent potential for reducing schizophrenia’s positive, psychosis-related symptoms. The problem has always been side effects: the early candidate drugs had significant side effects in the body’s gastrointestinal system, including nausea and vomiting. To potentially overcome this obstacle, developers of KarXT have tested the idea of combining a compound (xanomeline) that stimulates the M1 and M4 muscarinic receptors in the brain with a compound (trospium chloride) that blocks the M1 and M4 receptors in bodily tissue outside the brain, including the gastrointestinal tract. In phase 1 and 2 trials, KarXT appeared to demonstrate antipsychotic efficacy while reducing the frequency and severity of gastrointestinal side effects.
It's also not like you're abandoning your care teams, you still have that support system and check in to keep an eye on things, which is important! ❤ Really happy to see you so happy.
You're remarkable and you're pretty important. You're a legitimate single-person study in real-time. Seriously, you've gone into complete remission in front of tens of thousands of viewers under doctors' care. Way to go!
I'm pretty sure there's a very high shelf life on these medications so it could still be in her system up to a year and a half away.
@@SnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarves Not in a dose she is benefitting from. If anything the residual will just stretch out withdrawal.
@@Nikkers8 Can you give me a link or something?
Don't judge Lauren until you have done your own research. After a month of using Metabooic therapy, my life has completely changed. The debilitating depression is gone. Forty years of suffering gone! Thank you, Lauren , for continuing to share your story with us in the face of cruel, uneducated criticism.
how did you do metabolic therapy? I am struggling with keto unfortunately :(
I don't do research. I follow what my DOCTOR SAYS.
@@SnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarves 😂😂 doctors can get things wrong. Stop being a sheep.
@dianeaishamonday9125
So you're recommending that a person with schizophrenia should not listen to their doctors ? I'd rather be a sheep than an ass.
@hahaitisallgood I'm sorry you are hurting
Commenting to throw off the ignorant and negative comments (which is absolutely wild to me to read!)
You and your family are doing such a great service by documenting and sharing your journey, creating awareness about an intervention that is medically informed and something most people would benefit from.
Well done and I am looking forward to following your continued success!
I agree what is happening in this comment section??
Agree. Well said!
The ignorant and negative comments may well be from propagandists in the psychopharmaceutical industry.
@@ashleybriones2445 the comments are full of BigPharma trolls who have been paid to post hostile rebuffs to undermine Lauren's message. One troll alone (@hahaitisallgood) has posted 80 messages, all damning of Lauren and her efforts with Keto. These trolls should not be permitted on the forum. Lauren should get help in removing them.
Right well it's more likely that she is delusional due to tapering off her meds and you all are supporting her psychosis. There is no cure for schizophrenia. Her husband is probably ignorant to the hell schizophrenia is but he'll soon find out and he'll deserve the chaos for supporting it.
I'm so thrilled about your success!!! Keep up the good work!! God Bless Lauren!!
Lauren, your journey and the Vlogs that you have documented are extremely comprehensive, educational and responsible in making clear this journey is all based on your indicators. You have been consistent in expressing that the keto metabolic therapy may not or cannot sustain for everyone, this therapy may be an option for some. Your experience is so hopeful and encouraging. You are an extremely dedicated and intelligent human that obviously not only comprehends, but is also involved in your clinical care. You are doing great Lauren and here is to positively and encouraging energy emitted to you and your loving Beautiful family. Looking forward to the next time you check in to share progress and such wonderful information. 🥰
I am the biggest skeptic there is about the keto diet due to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer and for the majority of the population, the risk outweighs the benefit. However, because of your videos, I spent time on pubmed learning about the specific psychiatric and neurological conditions that can benefit. Only the patient can decide that what they are willing to risk and sacrifice. You have done a fantastic job of warning the viewers that your plan is under professional supervision and to not try this alone. Well done.
CONGRATULATIONS LAUREN!!! You’re such a warrior! Thank you for sharing this experience with us! You really deserve this accomplishment! Love & Light!!!❤
Your explanations are so valuable. Please keep going. You are the best advocate I could think of. Good luck on your journey from Germsny
I wish my son watch this video.
I believe you Lauren can do it.
God always be with you and family.
People are saying this video is irresponsible, but I don't agree. I see this situation as a possible hopeful and relieving option for possibly, a lot of people, even it doesn't help most. This needs to be talked about. It's great news. I understand that it can feel hurtful to see people like you getting better and you are "left behind", but you are not behind... you just struggle with something that you have no control of. It's painful but the solution is not wanting to gatekeep those who get better. We have to create a sense of community with each other, so we can improve each others lives. In this society is hard, but we can slowly change things through awareness, empathy and altruism.
It is just an anecdote, not a scientific study. Furthermore, she is claiming her symptoms are in remission when she hasn't completely weaned off medication. That is reckless and is giving people false hope. People who go down this path, especially without support are going to end up in terrible places.
If her doctors are recommending a step-down from 40 to 20, those doctors are incompetent. That is too much, too fast. In my experience, doctors don't understand the pain of withdrawal. It is something that they read in a book.
I hope for the best, but she is ignoring that keto is dangerous and I fear a crash that she might not recover from once the meds are completely out of her system. That would be awful for so many reasons. I would be devasted to see her relapse and I am afraid of what it would do to her spirit. It is her life, but she is being reckless.
It would be great if it worked for her, but she is risking harm to others and she doesn't seem to understand that. I have similar diagnoses as she does and have been med-free since 2017 because I am very sensitive to psych meds and I hate them, but even I am not this reckless.
The Keto movement is filled with charlatans, there is some promising work but there is also tons of junk science done by what are basically third-grade dropouts. Anything that attracts "intellects" at the same level as antivaxxers, covidiots and urine-drinkers is something to be skeptical of.
@@nobodyimportant7804 Can u pls not comment on things u haven't even researched? This isn't a diet *she* invented or just picked out of the blue. There's been research & trials on it, albeit insufficient.
Also, going from 40 to 20 isn't a big jump if you started from 100. 🙂 Your body is already used to receiving lower & lower medication, so it isn't a big shock anymore. As she's shown with her withdrawal ending quickly.
Well it's simply an advertisement for keto products so you should reevaluate whether you should continue watching the internet in the future.
In the US, you can't get appointments with psychiatrists or psychologists so she gives good advice. Just not helpful. She's also a youtube influencer which opens doors for you.
Some people just plain jealous!!! Ppl who want take meds and complain without trying real keto,it’s your choice!!!
Congratulations on 300k! Congratulations on your journey!
Thank you for sharing so authentically. Your journey has helped so many. I feel badly that people can’t just give you the total freedom to …. be you…. in your honest sharing of what this experience has done for you. Why humanity has to judge criticize ….but it is what it is. Keep standing strong and … you do you!
There's a good reason for criticism in life, it's an important component.
@@SnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarves You're just being hateful & making up wild claims. This isn't constructive criticism, it's being toxic...
@@dyawr Talking about wild claims, can we please all decide if this is an experimental journey, or if this is all previously researched? Which is it? Maybe I just don't have time to be eloquent, could be that too.
@@SnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarves It's both, lol. This is an experimental intervention *for her.* And so far it's been a success. But she found out about it from *other* research done with this medical treatment, on ppl with mental illness.
For example, Stanford Medicine: "Pilot study shows ketogenic diet improves severe mental illness"
@@dyawr Well if it's just her documenting HER journey then why does she give TIPS.
So happy for you! This gives me hope for the future.
Incredibly happy for you! You go girl!!
I subscribed to your channel a couple years ago, due to a family member's situation. I really appreciate your transparency and candor. It has been very helpful to this dad.
I’m so happy for you, and your family, Lauren 🙌
Wishing you the best, Lauren! Have a great week 😊❤️
I’m so happy for you and support this amazing treatment that’s helped you so much and I hope it continues and improves more!! Good luck Lauren!! Thank you!!
I’m so happy for you Lauren! You deserve this! Thank you for sharing.🤗💕
A few years ago I did a med taper too. It was also under supervision, but I was so intent on going off meds that by the time they were becoming concerned there was no way I was going to listen to them (I was also becoming delusional). I did end up in the hospital again (for a very long time) and meds were reinstated. HOWEVER, I am still very glad I did it. Because I hadn't just thrown them in the trash. I did a very slow taper, the correct way, and still ended up psychotic. I really needed to know if I could live off meds and to me it was (sadly) proof that I needed them. I can't stand being on meds and feel they are toxic. They are certainly overprescribed and a lot of people take them who don't need them. But I tend to doubt a psychotic illness can be controlled by diet. It just feels too strong and would also depend on stability to be maintained.
I tend to agree. Changing diets doesn’t seem like a reasonable answer in defeating psychosis.
Reading about this made me shake my head so I googled it and I saw Stanford had results of a study they did which showed successful results. That’s enough for me. I’m happy to see you doing well and you seem better than I’ve ever seen you. This must be completely life changing. Much more I’m interested in understanding but I’m thrilled for you.
thank you for being open minded!! medication is not the only solution/treatment for mental illness and it’s really important that other people are aware of other effective options, especially considering how rough antipsychotic medications are for most people. side effects are a major reason for non-compliance, so if there are other options with much fewer risks/side effects people need to know!!!
The Stanford study is a good start for the research, but they didn't use a control group so it is difficult to tell (at this point) what caused the improvement. It certainly could be the keto diet, but it could also be just an improvement in diet from the typical North American diet, and it could just be the intensive support from the group doing the research as they supported the study participants in their switch to keto.
So happy for you and your family that this reduction went well! 💗🙏🏼
Your story and journey is so inspering! So happy for you❤
So happy for you Lauren!
Your journey is so inspiring! Having watched from the beginning i honestly never saw a day you would be tapering meds- only hoped for better meds with less side effects. I am so happy for you and am still in shock and awe, watching. you 'recover' on screen.
Dear Lauren, I've found so much comfort and inspiration through your videos! Suffering from schizoaffective disorder can be a lonely walk, especially if you don't have mentors and inspirational stories on how to treat it. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please be super aware of how your body responds to the lower medicine doses! I have previously tried to cut down on meds which worked really well for a period of time and then had horrible episodes
Well done love. I only recently came upon your world. I think you taking the action of having a control on your program can speak volumes. It's like you have a theoretical and a practical preception on this trial and as you test the reduction you get firsthand data and expectations. Good on you.
Thanks for all you are doing Lauren, you are a blessing
Good for you! Glad to have you are doing well.
Yay, Lauren! This is sooo exciting! I got goosebumps when you took that first 20 mg. ❤
Congratulations Lauren! I have been following your videos for years and it have been not only extremely informative but also inspiring to watch your journey as I have struggled with my own diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. It has given me a lot of hope in managing my own symptoms. In the initial video where you decreased your medication from 60mg to 40mg you mentioned withdrawal side effects but not any reemergence of perceptual changes or paranoia. I was hoping you would share more about when those symptoms emerged during that decrease in the setting of withdrawal and how long they lasted before going away. thank you so much for creating these videos and sharing this part of your life!
I’m so happy for you Lauren. Your journey is so inspiring and hopeful for my son for the future xxx
Congratulations Lauren! I’m so happy to see you having more energy and clarity for the things you love. I don’t have schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder but a childhood friend did and I’m here to learn more because of her 💗
Congratulations Lauren, you’re an inspiration 😊🥰
This is a literal miracle in front of my eyes…
Congratulations! Very happy for you.
So happy for you!!!! 🎉
Congratulations guys, u'r doing amazing work 🙏❤
the clips of your baby at 19:50 are SO cute that they spiked my baby fever a TON! so glad to see you doing so well!
i'm so glad it's going smooth(ish) despite the withdrawal stuff. that does suck, but it's cool you're getting better! pls, take care! God bless you and your fam! ❤
God Bless you Lauren. So pleased for you 🙏
If someone is saying you’re being irresponsible that is own them not use. Most of us have common sense and understand what works for one person may not work for the next person. I for one am encouraged by your videos. It does make me wonder how much our foods effect ANY of our illnesses.
Really most of the people watching should be people with schizophrenia, are you? Are you even related to anyone who has psychosis? Are you aware that relapses are one of the biggest issues with people who have schizophrenia because relapses can cause treatment resistance. Have you ever had someone you know end up in a hospital because they stopped taking their antipsychotic? Just wondering.
Grateful for you for sharing this with us!
I’m so happy for you, I hope this will workout well 🎉
Congratulations - what an amazing story. I knew Keto would probably help (it helped me), but to have this dramatic and complete a response must feel incredible.
Yeeey!! So glad you manage it this well!! ✨🥰
So happy for you!
i m so happy for you, wishing you the best!
I'm so glad! Praying for you. I love Keto just for health - so glad it helps with specific things too!
I'm so happy that your new therapies are working good on you , every mind and body is different as you said and you found what is useful for you .
Ignore the hateful comments , people will always judge and critize
I have so much love and respect for you!!
I'm going to continue my normal diet and keep meds, but I'm really proud of you. Good for you. 😊
Sooo proud of you. You are so lucky to be able to do this!!! You are such an inspiration! Thank you much for doing this for yourself and your family. Thank you soo much for Vlogging your journey and trusting in Chris Palmer. You give us all such hope. I was just able to get his book out of the library. Blessings and in gratitude to you all!!
Congratulations. You're doing very well. Great support team. I started my son's journey around the same time that you did and I took the course from Dr. Georgia Ede. He is on clozapine And we are down to half slow tappering schedule. Clinical keto metabolic therapies do work must be taken seriously. It's not simply just starting a keto diet. Clinicians and healthcare professionals need to take the blinders off. And take this seriously. So, they can offer this as another therapy
Congratulations Lauren!!
Your my favorite vlogger I'm amazed how strong you are and I enjoy your videos kudos
Your brave and hope you continue your mission to wellness congratulations on 300 thousand subs
Laurel, I follow your vlog and I, I think, it’s very interesting and brave. What I’m surprised is a lack of comments from medical professionals (or maybe I just missed them). This is, by all means, is not a criticism for you and the work you do - I am just disappointed that this vlog has been ignored by medical professionals. Thank you for your research and resourcefulness. .
Lauren so happy for you. Enjoy ❤❤❤
Fantastic !! I'm so happy for you.
: )
You’re doing amazing. Keep going 🩷
fascinating & inspiring video. you're glowing!
Love the work
So very glad for you! You’ve taken the road less travelled, put in the work, and you’re seeing the success that you deserve! Everyone who suffers with mental illness should be cheering you on. Of course, that’s the key phrase isn’t it? …those of us with mental illness issues.
Exciting! Challenge of sick kids added to the mix and still successful. Thank Rob for being so supportive. Give a winner the tools and they can move the world.
Yes to your last sentence 🙌 🪄 🌎
Many are sensitive to caffeine for anxiety and insomnia and maybe w/less meds it may come through that way. So happy for you and hoping for your continued good health Lauren.
aww the birthday was precious!
I have been following you for a few months now, and am so excited for you! I don’t find this irresponsible as I feel you are very pro-active on how you are feeling/ doing at any given time. I wish you and your family nothing but the best and my fingers are crossed for your continued success on this journey.
wow so happy for you!!!
Wishing you the best ! :)
Good going, Rob, CRACKING that whip!! And good job, Lauren, laughing as he strokes ur “irritable af” face! I love you two !!
I'm glad for you. Wish you the best
So glad to hear you have found something that is working for you. Each time the doctor has tried to taper me down on the Seroquel I take for my voices and hallucinations I get horrible side effects.
Good for you! So inspiring!
I was on antidepressants for years due to chronic severe major Depressive Disorder. Then I had a rare case of Serotonin Syndrome last year. I was no longer able to take antidepressants and was put on a few mood stabilizers. I got to feeling so good that I thought I could taper down and become med free. So I did. Within a month, I fell into the worst depression of my life. I wanted to be med free so badly that I waited to get help. Then it got so bad I realized I CAN'T be med free with this mental health disorder. So I was started back on an antidepressant I had taken for years in the past that didn't give me a case of Serotonin Syndrome and it's been slowly increased. I went through 4 months of severe depression and dropped out of life all because I wanted to be med free. Some people with a mental health disorder CANNOT be med free to function at a normal capacity. Diabetics need insulin, stomach issues need treatment, brain tumors need what they need, and I realized that my depression needed meds. I'd rather be on the meds than suffer that severe depression again. I hope that it all works out for you, but know that being on meds is not a bad thing. I know how you feel about wanting to be med free, but remember... you were feeling so good before weaning down BECAUSE of the meds. You may not feel so good after you quit the meds. If you need meds, it's ok. I wish you so much luck and love as you taper off the medication. Just know it's totally alright if you realize you need the meds. We need what we need to feel normal and functional and stabilized in life. If that need is meds, so be it. I'd rather feel good on the meds than be miserable because I was adamant about being med free. Being med free did not work for me.
What med and how many mg caused you to get serotonin syndrome?
@@liamcurran5612 I was on Effexor for 18 years with no problems. Then I switched to Cymbalta. I was starting the Cymbalta as I was weaning off Effexor (under doctor supervision), but it caused an overdose in Serotonin, which threw me into a severe case of Serotonin Syndrome, which nearly killed me. Serotonin Syndrome is no joke. It caused me to seizure, stop breathing, and lose my memory for 3 days. Didn't know who I was nor did I understand the English language. It was terrifying. Doses of both drugs? I was coming off 300mg of Effexor and was on the starting dose of Cymbalta (don't recall the dose). But I had come down to 150mg of Effexor and was still on the starting dose of Cymbalta when I started to have the beginning symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome. I went downhill extremely fast. Called the ambulance just in time. The ER doc said if I'd waited 15 minutes longer to call 911, I wouldn't have survived.
I hear what you’re saying. Some people need meds to function. Unfortunately for those on antipsychotics there are a lot of risks for permanent movement disorders, diabetes, and increased risk of cancer heart and stroke. I think for some class of meds the possible side effects are really scary and I can understand why people would want to find alternatives to avoid them if possible.
@@Irishrose777 if holistic therapies work then that's fantastic! But it's rare to find non med ways of controlling mental health disorders, to be honest. I hope she finds a holistic way that works for her long term. I really do. If she does, she needs to share it with the mental health community.
She’s sharing what is working for her..
Congratulations
I wish all the best for you and your family.
I'm not even stable enough on Keto to go off or down right now but holy cow when I am in optimal ketosis I feel great!! I finally bought a ketone blood monitor and I go out of ketosis in the morning and I'm not sure why. I need to do more research and keep tracking my macros. I don't have a dedicated nutritionist but I do have a supportive care team and nutritionist on hand if I need it. I somehow got onto public and it's a good system for the selected few who can get in. Thanks for the updates it has helped me a lot.
Look up "the dawn effect" This is a natural phenomenon where your blood sugars rise in the morning when you wake up. Jason Fung and Dr Boz both have worthwhile videos on this.
I was very skeptical but you certainly look and sound a lot happier.
And that's clearly all we need to know. Do you even know what a person in psychosis looks like? NORMAL Probably shouldn't get a check up from a perv on the internet. Oops I meant person.
@@SnowWhiteandtheSevenDwarves Probably happier than you sweetie. 😊
@@paulbreen8533Do not call me sweetie.
I believe that the less medication we need to be on, the BETTER.🎉 Feel better. Making wishes for you!
This is amazing and very inspiring.
Happy fo you congrats!!
Brazil Nuts have Magnesium but don’t eat a lot in one sitting. My daughter is off all antipsychotics for years. Symptoms are present but the good outweigh the bad in our experience. Eating well and staying active is vital.
You look great! Glad you're doing so well!!!
Truth be told, I was a little jealous about your recent remission. But, am a grown woman and I am so proud of you. My adult daughter was diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been in and out of hospitals for almost 5 years. Clozapine and injectable have failed.. She is not aware she has schizophrenia and not able to adhere to medical keto. I have not given up hope.
That is a difficult situation. I hope things change for your daughter!
Thank you for sharing your story and emphasizing the necessity of medical supervision. People don't realize that experimenting is a part of fine tuning the theraputic protocol for any patient. When your doctor gives you a protocol they are not 100% sure it's the one that's gonna work and eperimentation *under medical supervision* is something many patients go through. Lowering the dose of antipsychotics under medical supervision is not that controversial.
Take care of yourself and be careful.
I am super pleased about your progress and your journey with all of this. What you’re experiencing with the ketogenic diet amplifies a need for more research into how B12 and folate help our neurological processes so fundamentally that they can mitigate schizophrenia and epilepsy (which is what the ketogenic diet was developed for in the first place). I’m so excited for you! I know you’re taking magnesium, which is fantastic. I think further supporting this journey with the adenosylcobalamin form of B12 and Folinic acid or L-methyl folate would create an even stronger foundation for you to help guard against any regression of psychotic symptoms during medication decreases and ever after as continued support. Regardless, I hope things continue to improve! I’m super excited for you and so grateful that you have been willing to share your journey with all of us.
Thanks for sharing your life online! Best wishes!
Congratulations! I really hope this works.
I am on too many meds and wish I could get off. Have new doctor who was supposed to help me slowly get off most, but she is adding more. I admire your honesty,
Thanks always for sharing your experiences and the sense of hope, and especially for the nuanced discussion about your approach.
I hope for all of your viewers that they can appreciate the effort that certainly went into documenting your journey in a mindful way.
It's obvious that there are no one-size-fits-all methods for behavioral health because we are all unique in some way. So, thanks again for repeating that throughout your videos. Stay safe!
So exciting ❤😮
The amazing thing about this is showing how committed a person can be to wear short term pain (withdrawal) if they can see genuine improvement in the medium to long term. Amazing!!
You guys are so sweet. You’ve done so well! So proud of you! Did you go home with the new television? 😂
Amazing to watch your journey. Stay blessed.
Havent finished the video yet but 40mg to 20mg sounds like a lot! Its 50% of previous dose. Have you heard/ read about lived experience recommendations for tapering at 5% of previous dose?
I'm so happy for you!! Yay keto!!❤❤❤
Good job. I take an Abilfy injection 💉 every four weeks for schizophrenia. I use to take five 💊 pills a day and now i only do the Abilfy. For me once I accepted my diagnosis and went to therapy sessions and even a couple of conferences to learn about mental illnesses I started getting better. Also knowing where to go and what to do for less triggers and stress but most importantly don't listen to anyone except the mental health Professionals 🙂