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June 3, 2009, 9:20 am PDT
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Quote From: jetta311He likely has schizophrenia and I know from my experience with this illness that Geodon doesn't work for schizophrenia (just by what others said in the hospital when I was hospitalized), but doctors likely don't want to diagnosis him with that. I have schizophrenia and take 20 mgs. of Abilify and am doing fine, fully sane (with meds of course), and able to participate in life fully. Risperidal is also heavily prescribed for sz., but that causes weight gain, I gained 50 lbs in 6 months when I took it. So I asked to change meds, relasped and eventually got the right dose and stopped hearing voices. My voices weren't about killing people, that's got to be frightening. Take him to a psychologist, I went to the University Hospital before I was fixed. Good luck to you. sorry if i miss spell i can't help it. i no what you son is going throught i have the same illness. and it no walk in the park. i am 45 and rapid cycle biplor, maina depression, panic attachs, numbers of more problems. the way i find peace is by my horses. they keep me going. and if i am not able my son cares for them. find him something that he really loves and stick it in his face at times. he may be able to control the voices and depression alittle better. another thing the helped me (but still very sick) is adderal. for adhd kids. it may not be for him but it cant hurt either. i also take alot of anitsicotic med and they worked with the addreal. hoped i helped
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