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Jul 12, 2022, 06:46 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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Originally Posted by Soupe du jour
Hi Beth. Thanks for asking. The extra Seroquel has calmed the mixed state symptoms I had a while back. As for my moods now, I have good baseline times, but occasionally some mild down ones. Overall I see that as progress. My appetite has definitely increased, but I know I could control it better if I had the motivation to do so. Right now is still a stressful time, to be sure. My sleep has increased after a few weeks of being disrupted. In fact, now I get extremely tired early at night. Last night I even went to bed at 7:30 pm and woke up at 6 am "ish". I know that's a bit dysfunctional, but at the same time it improves my mood the next day. Also, the earlier I go to bed the less I snack at night.  My hunger spikes shortly after I take my evening medications, and first thing in the morning. It's normal during the middle of the day.
By the way, I took your advice and threw out those chocolate ganache brownies/cakes. Hubby hasn't even noticed as he rarely eats such things, anyway. I did switch to some Czech wafer candy type bars, but overall they are lesser evils. |
I'm pleased to hear that the extra Seroquel is, overall, helping your mood(s). I don't view your sleep time as dysfunctional, Soupe. I've found that there are periods of time in life when we need to go to bed early and doing so is healthy. Don't worry...you won't do it forever.
Your hunger pattern is identical to the pattern I experienced with Seroquel. I think it's a typical one. And, truth be told, one way to cope with the later-night cravings is to sleep through them.
Ohhh, it must have been a challenge to throw out all those chocolate treats, but GOOD for you! When I've opted to toss sugary temptations I knew I was making the choice toward better mental and physical health.
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