Hi, Leslie.

YES, i find myself thinking about these things A LOT lately. I'm very much a "good patient" and follow the T's drug prescriptions by the book, so I don't really get so tempted to use more medication than what's being told me to use. Also, I've had my share of hospital "seasons" and it sacres the *** out of me to even think that I could accidentally overdose and be rushed to a hospital, which helps keep me in control, so to speak.

The only thing that's left for me to do when I feel my meds fading or that they're not enough for all the coping (aaargh!) is to stop and THINK. Think positive, think beautiful, think calm blue sky, think deep sea, think green woods, think clouds or maybe just stop and look around. Then I try to evaluate and not judge. Evaluate my lifestyle, my patterns, my quality of life...

And always, always I find comfort in music. Music increases my perception and affects my mood, so that it's like a game for me to pick the best soundtrack for specific moments.

Well... hope we're on the same page, here.

be well.