Today I am starting to take lithium and titrating off of Seroquel. I am very anxious about the withdrawal symptoms. I have had some very weird side effects on Seroquel and some that feel like they could have some lasting damaging effects. Last time I took 50 mg instead of my regular 100mg. I became easily agitated. I couldn't even read the basic instructions to the gene test I was about to have. I was filled with rage and took it out on my parents. i am hoping that the lithium minimizes the withdrawal symptoms. I am not quite sure what to say anymore. Seroquel has taken a great deal from me. It has taken my words, my passion, my thoughts, my ability to do basic cognitive tasks, my memory. I haven't been able to retain what I read, at all. I have tried reading articles, books. I have tried doing research on my medication, but to no avail. The task turned out to be too challenging. I am incredibly excited to stop taking the medication. But at the same time I am terrified. Has anyone else had to titrate off of Seroquel. How did it go? What should I be expecting?
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