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Why did my psychiatrist give me Risperidone?
She didn't really tell me what it was for when she prescribed it for me, she said it was kind of for sleep....Then when we picked it up from the pharmacy they said something like "yeah, it should help calm her down, help her relax..." and on the bottle it says 'take one tablet by mouth at bedtime.' I've looked it up and apparently it's not a sleeping pill, but an anti-psychotic, which was alarming to me. I mean, I've read that people who have taken it experienced drowsiness as a symptom, but they didn't take it for that effect. I have not been diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and while I do have issues with anxiety, I am never one to freak out or be manic. I am, however, in a pretty bad situation with my depression, where it's gotten to the point where I feel so worthless and I hate myself so much, and I see continuing to try and change things for the better as so pointless, that I am actually trying to push myself into being suicidal again. I know it's not normal, but nothing's changed and I'm pathetic and life just sucks for me and a significant part of me believes I and the people in my life would be better off if I didn't exist. So, because I'm having these messed up thoughts would that be the reason she wanted me to take them? She's aware that I'm NOT on the verge of killing myself, though I do want to get to that point, where I have enough guts and will and lack of hope to do it. What do you think she's hoping for, what effect on me? Do you really think it's just for sleep? Or perhaps she suspects there's something else wrong with me, although wouldn't she tell me that? I'll be talking to my therapist and school counselor over the next two days to help me with this situation; do you think they'd have answers about this?
Okay, that is all, sorry for making this so long, and thank you ahead of time for your answers!
7 Answers
- Anonymous5 years ago
First, not everyone gains on risperidone. Many of my patients take it at night and go to sleep instead of eating. Even if you gained some wt., there are ways to control it like diet and exercise. You should know that exercise increases endorphins which elevate mood--so exercise is healthy physically and emotionally especially if you are dealing with depression. If I were you, I would step up and do the right thing with the treatment. If it doesn't work, the doc will just stop it. GOOD LUCK
- icarusf1yingLv 51 decade ago
It's because pharmaceuticals want to push drugs to make a ton of money, and these people don't know any better. All they do is study anatomy, neurons in the mind, and they have nothing better than to push pills. And the pharmaceuticals making a ton of cash are more than happy to go along. In the end, trust yourself ! You know best ! And if you make a mistake, learn from it. And don't be afraid of making mistakes. They are a valuable step to becoming more familiar with the circumstances ! What you really need is positive people, a positive environment, better more healthy ways of thinking and re framing your negative thoughts, not being afraid of making mistakes, methods and ways to easily and gradually accomplish your goals, and a rehabilitated and healthier body through smart exercise. If you have any questions or want help with anything, feel free to e-mail me at icarusflying@gmail.com Good luck ~
- 1 decade ago
i only read half of your question because i don't feel like reading right now. your risperidone is only probably 0.5mg or 1mg. that low, it's perscribed for anxiety. when you get higher doses like 4 mg, that's for schizophrenia or the manic stage of bipolar. the reason why it's only the manic stage, and not the whole illness is because then you can get psychosis too. i'm on 4.5mg and my doctor wanted me to go on a higher dose a week ago, and then i called back and he said i was fine on what i'm taking. so my dose is what a schizophrenic would take, and your dose is what an anxious person would take.
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- flyingdebrisLv 61 decade ago
It's a bit odd, but it is prescribed for anxiety and racing thoughts.
It is very sedating.
