Yesterday (Friday) I saw my pdoc. I passed the drug test and got approval from the Australian Medical Board to be treated with Ritalin. They are very strict on prescribing, especially if you have been diagnosed with Bipolar. So I started taking it Friday afternoon. A low dose to start and slowly increasing to 40 mg.

Within an hour of taking it many of my Fibromyalgia symptoms eased. My mind has more energy so I can complete more tasks. This is encouraging. Oddly, even though it’s a stimulant it calmed me down. Perhaps I do really have ADHD also. It doesn’t matter. It helps.

As I’ve had SI, and have Bipolar 1 with psychotic features, my pdoc has arranged for me to see him weekly for a month rather than have to be hospitalised to be monitored in case things go bad. Hospital would be an awful place to be during this pandemic. I will do all I can to avoid it. I’m so thankful for my pdoc’s support.

On Saturday morning I am seeing my T. I’m so glad’cause I really need to talk. It’s been a rough week.