idi0tboy Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Hey, New to the board, I've suffered with what I now *know* undiagnosed as yet. But I've pretty much known what was up for 20 years just not a name nor had I confided in someone!!. About a month ago I had to write a letter explaining why I didn't think me going back to work and as I wrote the usual words I've used to hide whats 'wrong' (depression, anxiety blah) I somehow decided to tell the truth..... Now I'm here talking to you guys!!. I had a run of bad trips around 18, the last trip didn't stop, I discovered booze made it more comfortable, I ended up gradually with a serious alcohol problem. I dropped all drugs. I cleaned up my booze problem 3 years ago, but I wasn't 'right'. Roll on 3 years letter written I go to see my GP (a month or so ago now) and explain. He prescribes Olanzipine, I have a 'manic phase'. He throws in Halperidol...... And to be fair I feel OK. Today I had a 'surprise' unplanned psych eval so lets see what that b Biggest issues? Derealization/personalisation and visuals particularly 'fractals' with my eyes closed, I'm pretty used to that now, but its still freaks me out a bit. I've found benzos the best 'quick fix'. Nice to know I'm not alone!!! idi0tboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay1 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Welcome mate.... I'm a long termer from the UK too.... 17 years in.... There are probably 10,000s of us from the UK scene in the 90s, what a party! Good luck with your evaluation today and be careful with those anti-pysch drugs.... Very potent stuff that is unlikely to help your hppd. Be careful with the Benzos too.... Very easy to get addicted... but they are a great magic bullet, if you can manage them well (couple a week) All the best, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idi0tboy Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yeah Jay, I'm taking them to 'show willing' have been in contact with local mental health so hopefully that'll change the plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idi0tboy Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Plus I'm a 'drugs worker' of sorts so I get to talk to 'the right folk where poss.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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