Schizophrenia
"I was prescribed risperdal for schizophrenia ages 12-16 around 10 years ago now and it&#039;s a huge reason as to how I was able to stay in public school. Other people still noticed I was &quot;different&quot; but it did wonders for both visual and auditory hallucinations, racing thoughts, and paranoia. It never could fully help my delusions though. I gained a bit of weight, but what ultimately led me to no longer take the medication was the zombifying effect it had and how I felt it changed my personality. Might be okay for others though."