Stopped taking Olanzapine abruptly - Feeling tense and anxiety over everyday small incidents, feeling go away?

[The Otter]

After being on Olanzapine on and off for 7 months (period of longest continual use was 4 1/2 months) I stopped taking it 5 weeks ago. Also at the same time i was on Citalopram - a mood lifter. a couple of times i took Olanzapine, and the next day i smoked some cannabis and drank alcohol on top.

Although at the moment i do not feel excessive paranoia and feelings of low mood, abruptly stopping the medication has left me feelings of anxiety, tension and constant emotional irritation over very small incidents in everyday life.

Will this go away?

The other thing is that i feel threatened sometimes in social situations. Especially being around my best friend (who i have known since i was 3). I cannot look him in the eye and my auro is negative around him. He can sense it i know. This happens with me to quite a few other people who are more powerful than me. I can talk to strangers but not people that i know.

Is there something else wrong with me?
A possible side effect lingered?
Is it all in my head?

I use to be the joker of the pack, but now i am so serious and irritable. i hate going out and socializing.

The worst thing is i am due to commence my final year in a few weeks. i really dont want to be on medication since i become overweight, lazy and feel like a zombie.

Please, please help.

If only i could turn back the time - i would have never meddled with marijuana.

[Rachael T]

You should really consult a counselor, it sounds like you are having a lot of trouble dealing with your stress. The medication you were on is generally a step down medication, please consult with the doctor who gave it to you and make him/her aware of what is going on with you.

[adobeprincess]

You really need to consult with your doctor and tell him or her what you have said here. If you have trouble remembering it print it out. I write notes for when I go to the doctor.