[CognitoSchiz1989]

First things first. I am diagnosed with Schizaffective Disorder (Depressive type).

On January 13, 2017 I was prescribed Phentermine because the doctor (endocrinologist) said I was pre-diabetic and need to lose weight. I was excited about it because I was already currently on a weight loss journey and I would love the extra help of an appetite suppressant.

(Background Info: I have been denied this medicine before - maybe 1 year ago give or take - because of my diagnosis. My primary care doctor said that it could cause Psychosis - which I already experience because of the Schizophrenia. He wasn't willing to make the leap with me. No I didn't go searching for a doctor that would prescribe me it. Much much later - January 12 - I went to an endocrinologist to see if any disease was behind my extreme depression)

The doctor gave me the medicine and told me to look out for Psychotic symptoms.

The first day I took it (and still to this day) my depression has been completely lifted. I have energy. I have focus. I have a sex drive! The medicine has been a godsend on that side.

Everything was going well until last Monday, January 30 (2 weeks 2 days since starting the medication). I had a psychotic episode that started Monday night and ended when I woke up on Wednesday. However, ever since that episode I have been hallucinating (verbal) every night. At least I think so. My memory is not working well.

So I am in this tug and pull right now. I want to wait it out and see if things improve. See if this is just the ebb and flow of the Schizophrenia. So I am scared to even mention this to my Dad (my caretaker) because I don't want him or my doctors to jump to conclusions and immediately take me off Phentermine which has been helping my appetite so I can lose weight and has completely eradicated my Depression.

What would y'all do?

I know I am getting a little out of it because of the Hallucinations nightly and I am starting to see no point to taking my anti psychotic medicine. I can see my thinking is getting out of control. But maybe it is just the ebb and flow of Schizphrenia....

Please please help

[CognitoSchiz1989]

NOTE: Nothing has worked so far for my depression except this stimulant. So that is why I am so against being taken off of it.

[junkDNA]

get on metformin, it helps with pre diabetes and weight loss and has minimal risk for psychosis if taken at the right dose