I was first perscribed Seroquel about 6-7months ago. My first 50mg dose had me from in a manic crazy add episode to unresponsive, staring into space, unable to stand on my own, blank. I agree eith your description...the only way i knew how to describe it to my housemates was "im going to bed...pretty sure ive been hit by 5 trucks." now im on 100mg at night and it seems to have lost its effect. It no longer puts me to sleep (which is the only thing i liked about it) i used to get 1-3hrs sleep before the seroquel. Now itsdropping back again. I was on about 9hrs sleep and its gone down to 5hrs.

Looks like off to the psychiatrist i go again.
*sigh*

I found it interesting about the increased appetite and weight gain aspect people so often talk about. My experiance is... Im that anxious i cant actually keep food down as im constantly in fight or flight mode. But i havent had any strong desires to eat more either. Im still on my steady diet of 1-2 meals a day (yes im aware thats terrible... But i cant spend my whole day throwing up....stupid anxiety).

Im also on Fluvoxamine. 200mg. Not sure what thats meant to do.

I agree with your hesitation to take meds. Whenever im suggested one i talk to my therapist and shell look into it and tell me the facts in simple terms. Ive knocked back 3. And your point about them practically giving away meds is also a good point. First visit to my psychiatrist and half an hour later...i was out the door perscription in hand.

Good on you for seeking help at the hospital though. Kudos to you.

I wish you luck!