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Old Oct 25, 2017, 01:02 PM
NatsukiKuga NatsukiKuga is offline
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Originally Posted by zbmom View Post
Well I saw my pdoc yesterday. He thinks it is possible I did have a mixed episode but couldn't say for sure. He is keeping me on the latuda they started me on in the hospital and giving me a super low dose of seroquel for anxiety.

He was really empathic about everything but gave me a stern talking to about how if I ever feel that low again I need to head straight to the ER because my family needs me alive. He told me about a different local hospital inpatient unit that is a lot better than the awful one I was in.

He is also putting me on medical leave from work until mid December and told me to file for temporary disability. So I guess that is good, will give me time to recuperate. I have an intake appointment for an intensive outpatient treatment program on Monday.

I just need to stay busy and keep out of trouble until then. I'm still pretty depressed but I see my T in about 45 minutes, maybe that will help. Thanks for the support everyone. This disease is no fun.
All of those sound like pretty good steps. The quetiapine should do a lot for your anxiety. It's a pretty good sleep aid at low doses - knocks me right out. Did pdoc counsel you on what time of day to take it?

Also, if you haven't already, make sure to read up on potential side effects. Lurasidone and quetiapine are powerful medicines. It's worth it to be forewarned if something funky could be going on. I really hate those Sad Mom + Magic Pill = Happy Mom Latuda ads, as though taking an antipsychotic isn't without some risks.

I know you can take quetiapine without food. What about lurasidone?

Good Luck
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