I’ve started on an antipsychotic to tone down my high anxiety levels, but they make me feel so sleepy and sedated I can’t do anything but sleep. This is probably a good thing because its a nice blackout from reality, but it means I have more moments in the day where I ‘wake up’, and waking up is the worst. I feel so low all the time; my family keep thinking i’m ‘making progress’ but I still feel exactly the same about everything. I still think about how I need that final end, that there isnt any other option for me. I’m only doing these treatments because I don’t want to hurt my dad, but I don’t want to get help. To be honest I just don’t want to keep trying, keep pushing – especially for other people – any more. I’ve had my heart broken so badly this time I really feel I can’t even begin to accept it let alone move on. I’m tired of talking to med people and saying the same things over and over. I’m supposed to be getting advice and techniques but instead I get some guy just listening for his allotted hour. I’m a burden to my family. I just want this all to be over now. I dont think I’m meant to have an easy or an enjoyable life, and knowing that just makes me want to end my suffering now instead of looking into this dark. empty future and feeling exhausted.
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I can see your at a low point right now but I believe things will get better for you. You are on the meds and maybe that is the best thing for you right now…. even if the causes you to sleep a lot. I was once on meds like that. made me zone out all day but after some time I was able to get over my issues and pull through in life. Then got off the meds later when I was better. So get some rest and when your awake try to make some plans to make your life better. Maybe read some positive books with some self help ideas. Reading a lot of books has helped me out tremendously in life.
Doctors do say the drowsiness will disappear after a while. It doesn’t always do so, though. Maybe if this drug doesn’t help you, another one can. I’m glad you’re giving it a go.