Wondering about hearing and seeing things

Scooter9 · Dec 20, 2019 at 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Hi Scooter,
I hope things settle down for you soon..
I also hope your sleep improves.
It's odd, mine has gotten better in the past few days. Much better. Trouble is, I get up after longer hours of sleeping and I do not feel very well. I feel better with less sleep.

I am grateful to read your wife may be learning more about your challenges and I hope she will be a big support to you!

I am sorry I have not responded to a couple of your posts. I have not been here at PC as much. Life has gotten very busy.

My very best to you and to your family!

Thanks, WC

I'm glad you're at least getting some sleep, and I know you too have your own things to deal with. I appreciate that you took the time to write!

I'm thinking of reducing the Mirapex a little more, just so that I can get some sleep. I'm already down a little and am thinking of going down a little more, just for now.

Scooter9 · Dec 20, 2019 at 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BethRags

Sounds like things are going pretty well. I will just suggest that consistent sleep is immensely important. Also, like fern (I think) said - psychosis can amp up incredibly fast. So take good care of yourself and you know we're here if you need experiences/support.

Thank you, BethRags

Wild Coyote · Dec 20, 2019 at 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

Thanks, WC

I'm glad you're at least getting some sleep, and I know you too have your own things to deal with. I appreciate that you took the time to write!

I'm thinking of reducing the Mirapex a little more, just so that I can get some sleep. I'm already down a little and am thinking of going down a little more, just for now.

Hi Scooter!

It took me a long time to settle on a steady dose. I take 50% more in the morning than at night.

I hope you get plenty of sleep!

Scooter9 · Dec 28, 2019 at 12:01 PM

The hallucinations are on going but they're manageable because it's obvious to me that they're not real. I don't know how that works but it just does.

I've been off Wellbutrin for about 15 days now.

I'm keeping my pdoc up to date. I'm hoping that things settle down soon.

bpcyclist · Dec 28, 2019 at 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

The hallucinations are on going but they're manageable because it's obvious to me that they're not real. I don't know how that works but it just does.

I've been off Wellbutrin for about 15 days now.

I'm keeping my pdoc up to date. I'm hoping that things settle down soon.

Yes--I also believe this is a key. I still have mostly auditory hallucinations, even on two APs. But I know they are not real, because, over the years, I have finally become convinced that this stuff is just my ill brain playing tricks on me. That awareness is comforting and helpful in getting through these tough times. Sounds like it is for you as well, and that is just awesome. I think knowing what to do when this stuff shows up is at least half the battle.

Wild Coyote · Dec 28, 2019 at 05:13 PM

hi Scooter!

I am sorry you continue to experience some symptoms.
As bpcyclist has shared: it can be incredibly helpful to know what to do with the hallucinations ahead of time.

It sounds like you are holding your own, which is good news!

I am hoping the voices go away and things will be stable for you!

Underdevelopment · Dec 28, 2019 at 05:27 PM

These are incredibly scary, and individualized as the brain tries to rewire from, perhaps in your case, chemical withdrawal.

One thing that helps me that might help you, only as something to try, is to give your brain another focus. Bright Light, stones under your feet, the bitter taste of a lemon, a phone call to someone. Especially in my case, turn off the tv, radio, or anything that's not 'real'. Those things can suck you into a place where your mind has to create mental pictures, images etc, which is where youre trying to steer your brain away from.

Sometimes you can feel them coming. If you can perhaps exciting your current situation, location, might help.

Please keep fighting and know they will stop.

Xx

Scooter9 · Dec 30, 2019 at 04:26 PM

In think I have to face the reality that I have to come off Mirapex.

I've reduced it quite a bit and now the depression is starting to come back. I can see the type of thoughts are changing towards more negative. It's very subtle but it's definitely happening.

And the problem is that I'm still not sleeping properly. So I've stopped Wellbutrin, and reduced the Mirapex as far as I think I can go but I'm still experiencing insomnia.

My life is really messed up at the moment. I'm hearing and seeing things, not going to work, not driving, going to bed at 6pm, etc.

So I think I'll have to talk to my pdoc about her starting Remeron. I have to try to get some stability back into my life and I think this is the best shot at it.

Wild Coyote · Dec 30, 2019 at 11:28 PM

Hey there, Scooter!

Oh no, I didn't realize how bad it's been getting for you.

Yes, it does seem like it is time to make a different move.

Please do take extra special care during this time of transition.
Please do let us know how you are doing?
I think a lot of you and wish you the very best, always!

*Beth* · Dec 31, 2019 at 01:34 AM

Hey Scooter, I just dropped in to say hi. Keep us posted.

Scooter9 · Jan 03, 2020 at 05:31 PM

It looks like I've gone the opposite way now: sleeping too much.

I started Remeron 2 days ago and have been sleeping 12 hours, and that's at half the dose.

I'm still hearing and seeing things but a lot less than before.

Scooter9 · Jan 07, 2020 at 08:53 PM

My sleep seems to be settling. I'm getting around 7 hours now but I'm still at the half dose of Remeron.

Hallucinations have pretty much stopped except for when I'm really sleepy but I think that kind is different from the ones I was experiencing before.

I should have increased the Remeron dose by now but I'll wait until Friday night in case I end up sleeping a lot again.

Pookyl · Jan 07, 2020 at 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooter9

My sleep seems to be settling. I'm getting around 7 hours now but I'm still at the half dose of Remeron.

Hallucinations have pretty much stopped except for when I'm really sleepy but I think that kind is different from the ones I was experiencing before.

I should have increased the Remeron dose by now but I'll wait until Friday night in case I end up sleeping a lot again.

That’s good news about your sleep and hallucinations.

Wild Coyote · Jan 08, 2020 at 01:25 AM

hi Guy!

Dropping in to see how you are doing!

Glad things are settling down for you!
it must feel good to sleep!

My best!

~Christina · Jan 08, 2020 at 01:36 AM

Great news things are settling down....

Scooter9 · Jan 10, 2020 at 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

hi Guy!

Dropping in to see how you are doing!

Glad things are settling down for you!

it must feel good to sleep!

My best!

The depression is coming back but I think that's expected with the big changes in meds.

But sleep is much better. Last night was The first since all of these problems started that I slept through the whole night.

I'm taking the full dose of Remeron tonight. I should have taken it after 3 days of taking it but I was afraid I'd sleep too long. So it's a Friday night so I thought I'd try tonight.

I spoke a little too soon about the hallucinations being gone. They're still around but not as intense as before. Less frequent but still there.

Thanks for asking about me WC and everyone else for your concern. It really means a lot to me.

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Beth catches the flowers Member Since Jul 2019 Location: Downtown Vibes, California Posts: 15,701 (SuperPoster!) 4 23.7k hugs given	Dec 31, 2019 at 01:34 AM #30 Hey Scooter, I just dropped in to say hi. Keep us posted. __________________
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Wild Coyote Legendary Community Liaison Member Since Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 12,735 (SuperPoster!) 7 70.9k hugs given	Jan 08, 2020 at 01:25 AM #34 hi Guy! Dropping in to see how you are doing! Glad things are settling down for you! it must feel good to sleep! My best! __________________ May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths.
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~Christina Legendary Wise Elder Community Liaison Member Since Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 22,450 (SuperPoster!) 12 12.7k hugs given	Jan 08, 2020 at 01:36 AM #35 Great news things are settling down.... __________________ Helping others gets me out of my own head ~
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