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Jul 30, 2022, 01:13 PM
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Member Since: Jul 2019
Location: Downtown Vibes, California
Posts: 15,701
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I would definitely (and gladly) make the journey to the mental health drop-in clinic, but my car is at an 1/8 of a tank of gas, gas is just under $6. It would cost me minimum $24 to make it on gas. And I have enough quarters to do laundry, that's all I have.
The GREAT news is that I took 250mg of Lamictal last night (I'm prescribed 200mg) and woke up feeling like a functional human being. I'm not crying, I feel that "more objective" feeling that comes when med is doing it's job.
I will take the same dose tonight and see if the improvement continues and call the clinic Monday morning. The challenge will be to convince med due that the increased dose is necessary, as he's convinced that 200mg is tops. But I have been on 300 mg before. He is a reasonable person, though, so hopefully he'll be flexible. However, I'm guessing that he's going to suggest adding in either Depakote or lithium, neither of which I'm thrilled about.
Ugh. This has been a bad one.
As for hiring someone to care for the cats, there are vet techs who are familiar with feline diabetes and who will come to a home. The major issue is $$$$$. It's just plain not available. I can't afford gas, let alone a cat sitter, which sounds to me at this point like a rock star dream.
So x fingers crossed x that the Lamictal does the trick.
Much love all around and hopes for a super Saturday for all of us!
 
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