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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic
Ok I seriously doubt he'll think he made a mistake but I will say a lot of your symptoms have changed since ect almost like a remission of some of the hallucinations/delusions until recently so he may change your dx...but he seems a lot more perceptive that your current one-off docs and you may get at minimum an antidepressant which I think might help you...
Cameras...didn't you think your friends mom planted the cameras? If it's only you and max no one can plant cameras...certainly max can keep people out while you are away...most landlords won't enter with an unsecured animal even if they have a key for 2 reasons pet may escape or may attack...
Honestly I think there is more chance the gov will stop your money while you are at home because your docs aren't supportive...I don't know how it is there but here you pretty much need a pdoc to sign off on your disability from time to time...
For the course...can't you just withdraw or take some sort of incomplete if things get too hard...besides why not get Uni pdoc to sign your forms if you are going there anyway....honestly even if you have to get a place to establish residency like a month in advance to get your paperwork done I would do that...  |
Thanks Sometimes!
I talked to my parents about it and they were worried, as expected, but they understand my reasons for wanting to return to Uni and Uni pdoc. They had a few things that they want me to demonstrate before I go to ease their worries, such as getting up earlier (and therefore taking my sleeping meds), showering more often, and socialising with strangers more often.
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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic
Sunsets reflected through Shattered Mirrors - Imgur
OK this link is just beautiful in and of itself but if you want more think about the fact that something most people consider broken is exactly what makes these photos so special and beautiful. Pretty uplifting and just plain pretty too! 
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Thanks for this! It is truly beautiful!
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Originally Posted by medicalfox
I decided to take an extra dose of my risperdal last night and expected to sleep in for 16 hours like last time, but I woke up at a normal time which means that I am really manic. My head feels a little bit better and I feel more stable, but I will keep my second dose up for a couple of days to see. I'm worried about how much risperdal can shrink your brain and possibly cause lactation.
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I think this is a great idea and should help with the mania
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Originally Posted by medicalfox
I'm suppose to be on 6mg of risperdal, but I found that to be rather high and I haven't seen anyone on the forum with such a high dose so I stuck to a lower dose. Usually people with bipolar only take about 1mg of risperdal and the higher doses are for those with schizophrenia.
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I started on 1mg risperidone for the voices a few years ago, but it completely zombiefied me, even when we reduced it to 0.5mg. At first I felt really calm but then after 2 days I couldn't string a sentence together, which was really bad when I was working on the wards! Glad it works for you though
*Willow*