Tired of the Numbness

11/06/2025

Melatonin and muscle relaxers for the extreme clenching i do constantly and DSWPD I was recently confirmed to have.

08/24/2025

Mental Health Timeline Summary
1986 – Age 7: Head injury caused concussion and long-term memory issues.
1990s – High school: Depression and self-harm after father abandoned her.
2002 – Began daily cannabis use (~5g/day, ongoing).
2004–2009 – Experienced visual illusions (‘faces splitting’, aliens/demons). Diagnosed with schizotypal
traits.
2009 – First described ‘manic’ episode (irritability, spending, mood swings).
2010 – Started Effexor → caused ‘brain zaps’.
2011 – Domestic abuse and daily heavy alcohol use (15 drinks/day). Switched to Olanzapine.
2011–2017 – Period of alcohol abuse, ended afterwards.
2018 – Started Fluoxetine (effective for anxiety). Abilify dose increase → onset of akathisia.
2020 – On Abilify 20–25 mg.
2021 – Assessment: Severe anxiety, agoraphobia, avoidant behaviors. Cannabis ~2g/day.
2022 – Severe akathisia from Abilify 30 mg. Propranolol added → symptoms resolved. Stable and
discharged back to GP.

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08/12/2025