Risperidone (Risperdal) Forum - Risperdal/Risperidone journal_01

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Took my first dose of Risperdal/Risperidone (0.5mg) last night at 6PM. Experienced a slight sense of calm by 8PM. Slept better than ever, was able to wake in night when necessary, no lethargy after 8 hours of sleep. Feeling slightly less anxious than usual upon waking this morning. Blood pressure and pulse are surprisingly at target levels (BP/P usually high unless taking Atenolol (50mg)). Starting my day with my normal dose of Strattera (20mg) and my high dose of Provigil (200mg). Interested in how this good rest and eased emotions will influence my work today.<BR><BR>mood: at ease<BR>mind: collecting for work<BR>music: none<BR>food: oatmeal w/ jelly, apple, water

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Slept well last night, solid REM dreams, but awoke this morning with terrible unease about meeting deadlines. Work yesterday was more productive than usual but suffered from numerous avoidable distractions. Yesterday's extra calm mood helped concentration but damaged motivation to drill deep into work. Predicting a resurgence of anxiety this morning will inspire a higher workload today, none the less, the Risperdal/Risperidone (0.5mg) has definitely stabilized mood. The girl says "less hostile and irritable already." Most notably, am able to complete mundane, unpleasant, repetitive tasks without severe distress. BP/P has definitely stabilized at (or even below) target levels despite high dose of Provigil (200mg) and no Atenolol - this is a first. Looking forward to removing Atenolol from Rx list.<BR><BR>mood: very concerned<BR>mind: trying to get organized<BR>music: P h i l o s o m a t i k a<BR>food: banana-nut waffles, water

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Awoke too early this morning, unable to fall back asleep. Last night had the feeling the Risperdal/Risperidone is stealing my voracity. Wasting too much time on petty tasks and emotional trifles. Considering reducing dose to .25mg when seeing Dr in two days. Predicting ingenuity will be increasingly stifled until then. Still, work is progressing at above average rate do to reduced anxiety and intensity. Seems to be a trade off between big-picture vision and micro task perseverance.<BR><BR>mood: low morale<BR>mind: tired<BR>music: Norah Jones<BR>food: strawberry waffles, apple juice

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After intense damage control yesterday, the girl is very happy with me. Slept well. Took yesterday off for sick kid, no Provigil. Had some trouble falling asleep but not too much. Will try new Provigil schedule today, taking 100mg at 9AM and then the second 100mg at noon. Hoping to extend usual Provigil window from 9 hours to 12. Almost no anxiety this morning. Woke too early but was able to fall back asleep for a total of almost 9 hours. <BR><BR>mood: relaxed<BR>mind: relaxed<BR>music: Groove Salad<BR>food: toast, water

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Had to stop Strattera to lengthen sleep time. New drug schedule of 200mg Provigil when waking and .5mg Risperdal after dinner is steady, reliable and peaceful. Life is better than ever as long as sleep is not disrupted too early.

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Social anxiety is getting much worse. Up to 1.5mg Risperdal now and NO relief from social anxiety despite new success at work. Seeing Asperger specialist Neurologist tomorrow, will need to discuss options.

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Do you ever feel like your numb with the risperdal? like you dont feel anything?<BR>or like your drugged really bad and dragging at work?<BR><BR>--------------------<BR>Dont let life pass you by stop and smell a rose once in a while <BR>Sarah k Spray<BR>

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