My taper off Geodon is going well. I've only noticed a few changes. I've been tired lately and I've needed a few naps here and there. My sleep at night has been a bit disturbed. I'm dreaming like crazy and I keep waking in between dreams. The dreams are very vivid and a few of them have been disturbing. I've been able to handle it though and I'm able to go back to sleep fairly quickly each time. I try to keep a stable sleep schedule, but I am allowing myself a few naps while I adjust.

My eyes have been twitching like crazy. I'm wondering if it is related to the taper. I've never had it happen so consistently and it only started after I started to wean from Geodon. I'm not sure if It is important or not. I plan to mention it to my pdoc.

The only other thing I have noticed is that I am hungrier than usual. I've been pretty strict about my eating lately, but I'm allowing myself some extra snacks for the time being. I don't mind gaining an extra pound or two while I wean if my body needs the extra calories while it adjusts. I can lose it later and I feel it is more important to give my body what it is asking for during this transition.

My friends and family, including some wonderful people here, have done a fantastic job of checking in with me. I've also been journaling and we haven't noticed any changes in my mood or behavior so far. I'm incredibly grateful for that. I check in with my pdoc and my therapist next week, so I'll give them the same update and let them assess how I'm doing as well.

I will be taking 20mg every 3 days starting tomorrow. I'll do that until I run out of pills and I think I have 7 or so left. It feels like this process is taking a long time, but I'm being extra cautious.