#olanzapine

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I do. I know, or at least recognize I have a mental illness. But I don't know that the world isn't going to end and knowing that I have a mental illness doesn't stop me fearing for a future where they begin by killing off "useless" people such as myself. Knowing I have a mental illness doesn't shake the feeling that the government is poisoning the food in homeless shelters or that they're going to to get rid of people like me. It doesn't stop me from finding hidden meanings behind people's words or actions no matter how convoluted it may be (ie "The hospital hired a woman to pretend to be homeless and have her act irrationally while I'm here to make fun of me"). It doesn't make the idea that I'm a disciple of Christ and I'm going to be the leader of the free world go away. My delusions are unshakable facts to me and no matter what evidence to suggest otherwise is presented before me, I still believe in them.

It affirms itself, really. "Schizophrenia is only a label they put on people who know the truth to discredit those who know what's going on. I know the terrible things they're hiding and because they've covered their tracks by inventing the concept of schizophrenia, no one believes me."

Hey there!

Zyprexa (olanzapine) isn't necessarily less safe than quetiapine, though most people I know who tried both find zyprexa to be "heavier". It's known to have a pretty profoundly sedating effect on most people. Quetiapine does cause a lot of sleepiness and some sedation too, though, in comparison with some other APs.

It cannot be said that this or that antipsychotic is always better for everyone, because everyone reacts very differently to the same med. All the antipsychotics can potentially work for schizo spec folks, and all of them can potentially have the worst side effect profile for you personally.

I would say that if zyprexa is the first and only one you've tried, and it's working for you but the side effects are fucking with you, it is worth it to try something else. Bc it is one of those that trends towards being heavy in side effects. Knowledge about which side effects bother you the most, can help guide which med to try next. For example, if it's the sedation, I wouldn't suggest quetiapine as a replacement as it's also fairly sedating.

But to answer your question, there's nothing bad about taking a medication if it works for you and you have chosen to take it. Yes, it's important to be aware of your options, but if zyprexa is helping you and you aren't having a ton of side effects, there's nothing inherently wrong with taking that med.