 Paranoid Psychosis-My Story
Hello....My name is Simon & I'm new to this part of the board, in fact I was posting in the wrong section before.
I was diagnosed with Paranoid Psychosis about 9 years ago & like everyone else on the board I have had a bumpy ride from the time of diagnosis up until now. I am 37 years of age & I come from Australia.
I am currently taking 400 mgs of Solian for my Paranoid Psychosis as well as 50 mgs of Zoloft for my Clinical Depression, which isn't a very big dose of Zoloft.
What I was wondering, does anyone on this board find Zoloft interferes with their sleeping patterns? I would greatly appreciate some feedback on Zoloft.
I have been lacking motivation in the last year or so & have found myself drinking Alcohol(which is stupid because Alcohol is a depressant) & on odd occasions smoking Marijuana for the first time in my life(which made me fearful & panicky & was stupid). I trace the Alcohol & Marijuana to a Valium Addiction which I attained when I was seriously depressed & had a Paranoid episode & I was wondering has anyone on this board found themselves addicted to Valium & tried to substitute other drugs for a lack of Valium?
My Paranoid Psychosis was caused by hormones & wasn't drug related for up until now, I hadn't ever truly dabbled in Marijuana & I hope I don't ever again!
I've been having a hard time lately & would appreciate your support & in turn I would like to support whoever I can.
Mental Illness is common in my family & my brother is a Schyzophrenic & is a very heavy Cannabis user & I don't want to get addicted to Pot or Alcohol as they can damage one's mental state.
This post is very long but I've left a lot out, thankyou for reading my story &
I'm glad I found this board & have a new support network.
Yours Sincerely,
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Simon  |