Feeling better

Hello,
At the age of 22 I was diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia. I had very strange delusions of persecution. Needless to say it was a very frightening time.

I was committed to a psychiatric ward where they gave me Zyprexa, which didn't do anything to help the delusions or paranoia. Upon my 5th and last time there, I was given Risperidone to calm me down. Later they switched me back to Zyprexa. When I was released I saw a physician and inquired about Risperidone because it had helped so much before and was put on that.

Occasionally I still hallucinate (visual), but the voices and delusions seem to have disappeared almost completely. I still have a tinge of the paranoia but I don't consider it a detriment, more of a very practical view of the world.

I wrote this because I wanted to share some of my experiences and let those of you who are struggling know, that there is hope.

Hope this post finds you all well.

congrats on finding treatment that works for you. hope you continue to have such luck in your life!