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Originally Posted by Pookyl
Ok day although the weather is a bit dreary. Settling into home life post IP. My depression was thankfully short lived. Wish I could say the same about my anxiety. It is only marginally better. I’m going to have to make sure that I practice mindfulness, meditation and relaxation exercises and other skills daily to stay on top of the anxiety. I’m staying on top of the agoraphobia by making sure I go out somewhere every day - today I walked to the coffee shop.
My Seroquel weaning off is on hold possibly indefinitely since my last hospitalisation was triggered by my latest drop in Seroquel. It’s a bugger because I don’t think that I’ll lose any more weight without losing the Seroquel.
Warm Hugs to those who need them.
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I'm glad you got out for a walk, Pookyl. I had a period when I experienced agoraphobia. Coping skills and exposure really did help me over time. Sometimes if I was too nervous in places like the grocery store or a movie theater, I would go to my car to calm down. Then I would return. Over time, I no longer needed to do that.
I don't think losing weight on Seroquel XR is impossible, but for me it does get harder the higher my dose becomes. I have found that when I take as little as 500 mg, dieting becomes much easier. I have lost 10 lbs on doses of 500 mg in the past. The key for me is to not be under too much stress. It's often the stress that is the real challenge, for me.