Complementary therapies I take in addition to my
medication:
GNC Triple
Strength Fish Oil
$19.99
Serving Size: 1 Softgel Servings Per Container: 60
Calories: 15 Total Fat: 1.5g
EPA: 647mg DHA: 253mg
GNC Mega Men Sport Multi-Vitamins
(Bonus Size)
$34.99
Other Cool Stuff:
Tablet/Pill Splitter
$5.99
GoFit Yoga Mat
$24.99
Homedics LCD Digital Scale $39.99
Attention:
This
website is probably more suitable for people whom are 18
years of age or older. I use vulgarity from time to time,
and I sometimes talk about things that are generally
inappropriate. Sorry you 1st graders. Beat it.
Keyword search: getting high on Seroquel
You can't get high on Seroquel. It is an antipsychotic, not marijuana.
There was a recent news story about 3 kids in junior high school who all
took Seroquel before they went to school one day thinking that they would
get high on it. Instead of that happening, the students all got really
tired and went to the school nurse complaining of sedation. 2 of the
children were taken to a nearby hospital and then released later that day.
None of the 3 children were seriously or permanently harmed, obviously.
I take a high dose of Seroquel every day (800mg). It doesn't get me
high. Seroquel is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Wednesday June 28, 2006
8:35 PM
Keyword search: antipsychotic "prescription size"
Here are the average doses of the atypical antipsychotics for treating
schizophrenia (I think some of these doses can actually be increased a
little from what I've learned as a patient):
Abilify The usual dose is 10 or 15 milligrams taken once
a day. The doctor will usually wait at least 2 weeks before
prescribing an increased dosage
Clozaril The doctor will gradually increase the dosage
until symptoms are controlled. Full improvement may not be seen for
weeks or even months.
Initial dosages may range from 30 to
75 milligrams daily. The amount is divided into equal doses and taken
3 or 4 times a day. If needed, the doctor may increase the dosage by
20 to 50 milligrams at semiweekly intervals.
Geodon The usual starting dose is 20 milligrams twice a
day. If needed, the dosage may be increased at several-week intervals
up to a maximum of 80 milligrams twice a day.
Intramuscular injections of 10
milligrams may be given every 2 hours. Injections of 20 milligrams may
be given every 4 hours. The maximum daily dose by injection is 40
milligrams. Patients who are elderly or have kidney or liver problems
may need to have their dosage adjusted.
Risperdal Doses of Risperdal can be taken once a day, or
divided in half taken twice daily. The usual dose on the first day is
2 milligrams or 2 milliliters of oral solutions. On the second day,
the dose increases to 6 milligrams or milliliters. Further dosage
adjustments can be made at intervals of 1 week. Over the long term,
typical daily doses range from 2 to 8 milligrams or milliliters.
Seroquel The usual dosage range is 300 to 400 milligrams
a day, divided into two or three small doses. Doses as low as 150
milligrams a day sometimes prove effective, and the dose rarely exceeds 750
milligrams per day. Doses above 800 milligrams per day have not been
tested for safety. The dose is gradually increased over 4 days until
the most effective dose is reached.
Day 1: Patients take 25 milligrams twice a day.
Days 2, 3, and 4: Each daily dose is increased by 25 to 50 milligrams, taken
either two or three times a day.
Day 5 and up: If needed, the doctor may increase each dose by25 to 50
milligrams every 2 or more days.
Zyprexa The usual starting dose is 5 to 10 milligrams once a
day. If the patient starts at the lower dose, after a few days the
doctor will increase it to 10. After that, the dosage will be
increased no more than once a week, 5 milligrams at a time, up to a maximum
of 20 milligrams a day.
Tuesday June 27, 2006
1:06 PM
If you are a woman who is concerned about breast feeding, milk production,
and pregnancy with one of the psychiatric drugs you are taking, here is some
information about the antipsychotic
drug Risperdal's possible side effects for example.
The safety and effectiveness of Risperdal during pregnancy have not been
adequately studied. Patients who are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant should tell their doctor immediately. Risperdal makes its way
into breast milk, so women taking Risperdal must avoid breastfeeding.
Any questions about a drug you are taking? Email me: zacharyodette@yahoo.com
Thursday June 22, 2006
1:06 AM
You know what is sad?...The fact that if you search "Zyprexa" on Yahoo! the
first 3 results are about Zyprexa lawsuits, lawyers, or trying to buy it for
low, low prices. Well, trying to buy for a cheap price actually is
acceptable, but how is the
fact that it's the #1 medication for psychosis not mentioned? Here's
why you sexy visitors you....
Just kidding. We all love your gut Brit. Just kidding again, I
don't care about Britney Spears, and she has nothing to do with this webpage
nor does she take the antipsychotic drug Zyprexa; she is pregnant in this
picture. She is so chubby and chipper though. It's so cute.
"Another 5 to 10 minutes and your 64 ounce steak will be ready Brit."
Wait, let me tell you about a recent food binge I went on. My brother
dared me to eat 3 triple whoppers from Burger King, and I did it. Yea,
these drugs make you hungry, but trust me, this wasn't easy. After 1 I
was wounded. After 2, I was hanging by a thread. Then....I
thought of Kobeyashi. I started drinking water and taking bites at the
same time; it helped. I managed to finish all 3 Burger King triple
whoppers all by myself. It was one of the strangest days of my life.
If you get the chance and you aren't already overweight I recommend trying
it. It's not nearly as hard as the "gallon of milk in an hour"
challenge, but it's fun.
"I almost did the gallon of milk in an hour challenge." - Anyone who has
ever tried to drink a gallon of milk in an hour.
Tuesday June 20, 2006
12:34 PM
You want a cool name for a band and their album?
Transformers Voyeur Dream Parking Space
That way I can make people think about Transformers, mental illness,
Seinfeld, and even make them chuckle. Yes, voyeurism is a mental
illness if I remember correctly. But anyway, if this band name doesn't
cut it for some unfunny people then I could just use:
The League of Extraordinary Musicians
Heckle Us and Die
Hurricane Odette
We're not a band, you're hallucinating
We ID at our concerts
Pancakes are overrated, think about it (thanks Mitch Hedberg)
The American Idols, vote for us instead of the president
Community college pals
The list can go on and on if I think about it for more than 2 minutes.
Tuesday June 13, 2006
evenin'
My fingers tap like one of
those needles geologists use to detect volcanoes.
Friday June 9, 2006 1:16 AM
I worked yesterday for 4 hours at Kroger. This isn't a big deal for
anyone other than me probably, but maybe it shows that people with mental
illness can have jobs too. Maybe I won't maintain this job because I
am weird and extremely nervous all the time, but if you can get a job then
go for it.
Wednesday
June 7, 2006 9:22 PM
Yesterday was my 21st birthday so I got pretty snaukered, naturally.
First, I had a couple mixers of these frootopia-like drinks with this vodka
called "Hanger 1" which cost $42.99 a bottle. This was just to get
ready for the night. This took place at my brother's apartment by the
way. After the Hanger 1 mixers, some chickadees and a guy named Craig
came over. Some shots were then consumed followed by some beer
bonging. I didn't really know anyone there well at all so I felt a
out of place and tried to make up for it by drinking more, which
isn't wise probably. The girls there seemed mean. One of them
"had a fiancé in Iraq" and another said "I've never taken a shot before" and
that she goes to the movies by herself all the time, just like me. The
comments all seemed like blatant lies. Soon after these comments, we
went to a restaurant or a hotel or something that had a bar. I first
ordered a "large Budweiser" which I was then told it's actually referred to
as a "tall Budweiser." Then I had an Oberon beer, the brand "Oberon" being a Kalamazoo, Michigan thing; a
tasty thing too. After a few beers, shots were ordered! At least
I think they were shots. They seemed to tasty to be shots of alcohol.
Some of them were called "Oatmeal cookies" and some other ones tasted
exactly like Peppermint girl scout cookies. So yes, I was taking shots
on my 21st birthday or I was duped into drinking cookies. After that, I ordered another
tall beer or two...I don't fully remember if it was one or two. My
stomach started to get so full at this point that I didn't think I could
drink anymore because there was a chance I could explode. Then out of
the clear blue, a piece of chocolate cake was placed in front of me.
Thankfully, no one sang happy birthday though. After all of this
nonsense, we began to leave and the girl who had a boyfriend in Iraq (the
girl who drank the most before we left, they were all too young to order
alcohol by the way) began ripping her jeans off. Yes, she ripped 'em
up pretty good. I picked up the pieces of her jeans, smelled them, put
them in my pocket and took them home; all because I'm mentally ill.
When we got back to the apartment, I bonged a few more beers before I passed
out. Oh yea, and right before I passed out I threw up. There was
so much red vomit. Thank goodness I don't have that one vomiting
phobia. That pretty
much sums up the night I think. If I can think of anything else to say
about last night, I may edit this update as I edit everything on this
website seemingly 142 times a day. In conclusion, I wish my night
would have been more fun though. Maybe I should have hung out with my
old high school friends. The random lesson of turning 21 is: Don't
drink and drive, and if you're gonna drink , don't drive, as father Odette
often tells me.
Quote of today: Why did the drunk girls jeans smell so good?
Does she put perfume on her kneecaps? Did she plan all of this because
she knew I would pick up the scraps of her pants then smell them? I
mean, I don't care if a girls kneecaps are odorless.
Monday June 5, 2006 10:58 AM
I am getting a lot of votes for the artwork contest which is fan-tid-a-lay-astic
as Ned Flanders would say. This makes me wonder if I should do a
mentally ill poem contest. But the only problems with that would be
1.) about 500 poems would be submitted and 2.) too many poems might be
something like "Why did the chicken cross the road?" I guess I'll
think about it some more.
Why did the depressed person cross the road?
Because there was running traffic
Why did the bipolar person cross the road?
Because they were in a manic phase and wanted to stop a car then beat the
shit out of the driver.
Why did the schizophrenic cross the road?
Because they were leaving their cardboard box to get the 2 for 1 deal at
Rally's
Why did the chicken cross the road?
'Cause that chicken is one bad motha-f*cka.
That's what I'm talkin' about. Wait, I almost forgot...my first
occupation begins today. Yes, starting today I am a bag boy trainee at
Kroger grocery store. Yep, I'll be rollin' in the dough soon. Or
even better, I'll be swimmin' in coins just like Scrooge McDuck soon.
Sunday June 4, 2006 3:23 PM
I don't know what MySpace is, but I'd bet it's stupid. I'd bet it's
for cool kids that are younger than me, but I am still going to make fun of
it, which is actually pretty sad because I am a true adult beginning two
days from now (my 21st birthday is on 6-6-06 aka this Tuesday). But
still, here is my example of dumb MySpace questions and answers.
Name: Tyler Bertrand Porn Star Name (your middle name then the street you grew up on):
Jack Beanstalk...lol Favorite food: shrooms? Favorite foreign language: Emo Dog or cat: son of a bitch, this question is tough Brad Pitt or Cody from Step by Step: gross Favorite quote: "Sorry, but I'm gonna have to cut you off from your
shrooms tonight." - Andrew Proudest Moment: The time I got an STD...yea right Best Friend: Uhhhh...shroom dealer, duh Pot or Shrooms: Hahahahaha... Had sex with a shroom before: What?
and so on, and so on, and so on....
Shrooms dude, shrooms. Have you ever shroomed? You've never
shroomed?! Hear me, we're gonna shroom tonight dude. You're
gonna be so happy you shroomed. You're not even gonna like pot
anymore. Seriously, shrooming is the best. What do you call a
circumcised cock?...a shroom! Have you ever seen that movie where
those two people shroom? It wasn't Half-Baked; it was some other
movie. Anyway, they shroomed in it. But yea, I gotta go, but
we're shrooming tonight man.
There were always people who claimed that their drug of choice was better
than other drugs, in this case shrooms. I swear, that's how I remember
it. I bet those same kids use MySpace.
Quote of the day not involving shrooms: "I came in my eye once.
It made my eye become black. That's a true story. I must have
halted my cannon too far or something!" - Me
Oh yea, that movie called Taxi came on yesterday and I watched a good chunk
of it. Damn Gisele! She's hot like J-Lo's got ass and I slam
dunk of a pass just like Shaq. Here are a few pics of this Brazilian
goddess.
I tried to alter the picture a little so she's looks even hotter but fuckin'
blah man. Who cares?
One out of one-hundred people develop schizophrenia on
average in this world.
ZacharyOdette.com
Name:Zachary Adam Odette Birthdate:06-06-1985 Location:Swartz Creek, Michigan USA Diagnosis: schizoaffective Medications Taken Daily: 40mg of
Abilify at night, 300mg of Wellbutrin in the morning, 600mg of Trileptal at
night, 50mg of Revia at night Complementary Therapies: talk-therapy
once every two weeks, 4g of omega-3 EPA fish oils taken daily, 1000 I.U. vitamin E taken daily,
1000mg of VItamin C taken daily, Mega Men Sport multi-vitamins taken daily,
Magma Plus Green Foods supplement taken daily, animal-assisted therapy (dogs), go running and
exercise daily,
taking two classes at local college, no street drugs taken since year 2005, and
I'm tryin' to give up cheap booze...
