Has anyone been perscribed and taken antipsychotics like seroquel, Risperdal and Solian? There isn't much user friendly info out there.

I have been perscribed Risperidal (not sure why - was told to use it if I become agitated). I used it a few times - it really "mellowed" me out. It wasn't unpleasant - but it was spooky because of how "compliant" I felt. I would have a hard time strenuosly objecting to anything. It really made me feel paranoid - after it's effects wore off. If they'd put this stuff in the water you'd have a nation of sheep hapily being herded where necessary. I will not use it again unless as a last resort.

I had a really bad rebound effect with both seroquel and risperdal. I was fine when they were working but when they wore off I was a mess. I had a racing heart, panic attacks and was really dehydrated. I've been given Solian now which works really well in conjuction with Luvox for the depression, anxiety and OCD. The only thing is that in spite of the dex, I'm being more ADD as in more hyper/spacey.

Have you considered Wellbutrin? It's gentle, but builds up over tima and I find it handles most/all of my depression and some! of the ADD symptoms as well (Does nothing for the obsessive/compulsive). As mentioned elsewhere - it seems that Wellbutrin and some other ADD drug is the best combo. As soon as I get my doc to perscribe some ADD and use it for a while (I intend to use it on an "as necessary" basis) I'll report back.

Is Wellbutrin an SSRI? I haven't heard of it being used in Australia and I don't really know anything about it.

All you need to know: http://www.wellbutrin-sr.com/ . Also, take a search around this forum, seems there are many of us using this drug.

why,

So, Wellbutrin "Does nothing for the obsessive/compulsive"?

After reading that it's sold as Zyban for people who are trying to quit smoking I would figure that it helps with obsessive thoughts / mental addictions. In what way does it not help you?
I was thiking about trying it in addition to Adderall to help with Obsessive thoughts & mild depression.

Thanks!

Did nothing for my finger biting but then again nothing has. In fact the only times when I can say that my fingers haven't been covered in cuts is during my trips to Europe or any other lenghty vacations. I don't how many of you are finger bitters but if there is one thing I'd be happy to give up - it's that. I'll accept all other difficulties of Add/Depression if I can stop with the fingers...

Sounds like the finger biting think is anxiety related.

Quite possibly. Except that any anxiety meds I've taken seem to affect everything but that. Perhaps, it's now elevated (sunk?) itself to something that will need a comprehensive approach to conquer. Thanks for the observation.

I suck my thumb. Can't seem to give it up (I'm 28 yrs old). It's kind of a comfort thing - like a self-medication relaxant. Not sure that I care anymore as there are worse habits/addiction to have.

So long as it's just the tip. Seeing you with that whole thing in your mouth would be a tad disturbing :D .

Inattentive: Wellbutrin may help in a subtle way with obsessive thoughts and mild depression....that is how it has helped me. Certainly with the depression...And for example, things I don't want to do I am able to "put on hold" instead of immediately doing them....(like writing letters to ex-boyfriends....a destructive behavior for me just like Why's finger biting....the letters end up in "draft" folders instead of simply getting sent). I was on Luvox for awhile with my Wellbutrin for OCD and that helped a lot with my OCD symptoms...but it got expensive co-payment wise and so I stopped and just stayed with Wellbutrin...I would see about possibly trying it.

Thanks, I'm deffinately going to give Wellbutrin a try next time I see the doctor.

My son was briefly on Resperdal and it made his head bob. It was really bad, like someone with Parkinson's Disease. When he was taken off it it stopped than goodness.

I hated being on Risperdal.

Had to -- got paranoid and delusional from taking Prozac and Ritalin and the same time and had to correct it. It worked, all right, but I felt exactly as mentioned before -- blah. My friends were awed at how "nice" I was, and a little disturbed by my lack of spontanaity. I was slowly taken off of it and haven't missed it at all.

It messed with my hormones, too. Didn't have a menstrual cycle for like three months at a time. Not good.

The one good thing was that I was really organized at the time. I was moving slow and I barely had one thought in my head, so I didn't have to deal with a thousand of them competing. As soon as I went off of it I went back to messy tessy. And I prefer that to the constant BLAH.