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Old Dec 26, 2016, 09:42 PM
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Haven't been around for awhile, kind of been busy. Recovering from a chaotic Holiday, it started out nice and calm, then people started drinking and all Hell broke loose. I had to retreat to my room a few times, cause it was so bad. But all in all I had a decent holiday, got a weighted blanket, and I like it, 12lbs, which is fine cause I'm tiny anyways.
How do you like your new weighted blanket? I ordered one about a week ago. I ordered a 20 pound one because I'm closer to that weight on the chart than the 15 pound one. They say it takes 2 to 3 weeks to arrive. I can't wait!
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 12:39 AM
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Feeling pretty good today, saw a really good day. Did some scandalous stuff, watched some good movies and hung out with my best friend.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 03:50 AM
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It has been 13 days since I was discharged after a manic psychotic break and I am utterly shattered both physically and mentally. My sleep has been decent, about 8 hours a night and I spend a lot of time crashed on the couch during the day. To help recovery I have been keeping myself busy organising and cleaning my flat. Now that is done I have been playing guitar and resting over Christmas.

Today I went for my first walk to get some exercise even though I am exhausted. It made me more exhausted but I will continue to try and exercise. I think it is better I keep semi-active rather than lay about all day. Still, I do spend a lot of time resting. I just can't move and my brain is mush. I really hope I can recover fast as this is horrible and I am back to work soon, although only a few days a week. So I am trying to do all I can to recover. Sleep, eat, exercise, be creative, socialise and rest. My mood is ok but I am getting a bit low, think it is tiredness rather than depression though.

How long will it take for me to get my energy and mind back? I have heard it can take months! I hope not.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 09:27 AM
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my mental health manager came round today (which was nice and unexpected), so we got to talk for a while

with the acception of that, I am feeling non descript.

1 of those days where I can't really describe how I feel
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 11:07 AM
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Stayed up all night reeling with anxiety. I took some Ativan to try and sleep, but that didn't work at all. I'm nervous about the future. I seem to have gotten myself into a pickle.

I hope everyone had a peaceful holiday.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 04:55 PM
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Went to T this morning. Mostly discussed with my husband how we're going to go financially next year. Focus on paying off bills mainly. I did get something I wanted that I didn't get at Christmas, so that's good. Now I need to figure out how to keep busy with what I have. Still not happy with this "retirement". I'm feeling stable so I need to start moving out of my comfort zone.

Other than that it was a quiet day. Making dinner soon.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 05:42 PM
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Today was a good day for once!

I had my pdoc appt today and everything went well. Gonna make a few tweaks to my meds and we're all set to go. My new Lamictal dose kicked in and got rid of my depression. Yay

I also transferred all my prescriptions from CV$ to Walgreens because CV$ is so expen$ive. I'm saving $15 a month! Woohoo!
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 07:17 PM
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I don't know why it's so hard to focus lately and find interest in things. Nothing holds my attention at all....not in an ADHD kind of way, but in an apathetic, depressed way. My anxiety is quite high though, and I cry at least once a day. I did see my mom today, so I got out a little bit, but I'm back in bed and spend most of my time there. A friend asked me to go out tonight, but I declined. I'm just not feeling up to anything. Lately, I find myself staring at the wall and feel disconnected from the world. I wish this would pass and that I had some answers to why this is happening and what would make things better. I try different things....but nothing seems to help much.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 08:20 PM
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I feel like I can't change my life fast enough so I gave myself a makeover.
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Old Dec 27, 2016, 08:45 PM
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I'm laying in bed with my new heated matress pad on. It's so nice! Tomorrow I think will be go to Walgreens day and clean the house day.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 04:53 AM
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rough night last night, and barely remember much of it (just the horrible images and stuff)

feeling pretty good at the moment though
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 04:53 AM
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I still didn't sleep either
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 08:49 AM
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My paranoia is getting worse. I keep accusing my family members of plotting horrible crimes against me. I went to a local diner last night and was convinced the people who walked in behind us were conspiring to rob the place. I don't feel safe anywhere.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 09:35 AM
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My paranoia is getting worse. I keep accusing my family members of plotting horrible crimes against me. I went to a local diner last night and was convinced the people who walked in behind us were conspiring to rob the place. I don't feel safe anywhere.
Wouldn't an antipsychotic help, maybe only at times like these?
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 09:56 AM
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Wouldn't an antipsychotic help, maybe only at times like these?
I wanted an antipsychotic, but the pdoc wanted me to try a low dose of a mood stabilizer.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 10:47 AM
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I wanted an antipsychotic, but the pdoc wanted me to try a low dose of a mood stabilizer.
I would tell him/her about (the extent of) your problems. If it's a chronic problem and your psychiatrist doesn't listen (not assuming he/she won't), I would ask for a second opinion. Telling about the extent of the fear is important, because it could be thought of as an anxiety disorder otherwise. If you doubt something might happen but you don't (strongly) believe it will, it might even be due to anxiety only, but if it's not an antipsychotic can really set you free.

Ask for an earlier appointment if need be.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 02:41 PM
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I'm no longer used to really severe depression, but I had two extreme surges of it today which really frightened me.

The problem with things having improved so much for so long is that you lose strength. So things can only get worse unless it's only getting better. And as it's not, that's frightening.

It's best never to gain something you can lose if it's dangerous when you do.
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Not doing so great. My father went snooping in my room when he suspected I was hiding something from him. He found all my meds. I never told him I have BP.

I told him I have depression, but he said he looked up what my meds were because he didn't trust me. (Some of the meds were obvious... like Klonopin, Strattera, Lexapro... and the others are a quick google search.) Now I'm f_cked since he's very anti-MI
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Not doing so great. My father went snooping in my room when he suspected I was hiding something from him. He found all my meds. I never told him I have BP.

I told him I have depression, but he said he looked up what my meds were because he didn't trust me. (Some of the meds were obvious... like Klonopin, Strattera, Lexapro... and the others are a quick google search.) Now I'm f_cked since he's very anti-MI
How is he anti-MI; what does he say? How long and how often have you talked to him about it?

He was right not to trust you. Don't give him that chance.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 04:23 PM
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Very p.o'ed and discouraged right now. I have to move out of my place soon because my landlord promised her flake of a 19 yr. daughter and her so called fiancee they could live here. She said I could stay for a couple more months(gee thanks) until they get jobs but then they want the place to themselves. So they are both moving in next week. I have a month to month lease which runs out in July, but I am not protected by that. All she needs to do is to give me 30 day notice. Next time around I am getting a yearly lease, this is bull****.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 04:33 PM
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Very p.o'ed and discouraged right now. I have to move out of my place soon because my landlord promised her flake of a daughter and her so called fiancee they could live here. She said I could stay for a couple more months(gee thanks) until they get jobs but then they want the place to themselves. So they are both moving in next week. I have a month to month lease which runs out in July, but I am not protected by that. All she needs to do is to give me 30 day notice. Next time around I am getting a yearly lease, this is bull****.
Isn't a few months enough to find something else or maybe arrange to stay with friends or family for a while?
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 04:52 PM
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Isn't a few months enough to find something else or maybe arrange to stay with friends or family for a while?
Yes, I am going to start looking now. I am just very disappointed because I have only been here 5 months & really like it here, the neighbors are nice and the rent is very reasonable. I could stay with my sister and BIL but that would only be a last resort. I am trying to get my migraines under control, I was in the hospital a month ago, and I just had my disability hearing. Just a lot going on right now. I guess s*** happens.
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Old Dec 28, 2016, 05:57 PM
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My anxiety has been so bad lately. I can't seem to shake it. Tired of feeling butterflies in my stomach all the time.
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Slow day. Went to pick up a med, was told that another med was in but at a different pharmacy. Went to other pharmacy and was told it wasn't in yet.

Otherwise, not much happened. Puttered on the computer and took a nap.
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Saw a friend for a great talk. He thanked me!

Been out with my youngest child. I plan on taking a shower and climbing into bed when I get home.

No choir rehearsal tomorrow night. Yay for a break.
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