[Naynay99]

Sorry that was so long- I didn't mean to be so verbose. I suck at succinctness. And apparently I also suck at using SAT vocabulary words properly. Lol. Sorry!

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Faltering

I quit my meds so I could lose weight. Is it bad I feel good about it?

these are weight neutral meds...you don't gain weight on geodon and you were on such a low dose too.
bizi

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Naynay99

Sorry that was so long- I didn't mean to be so verbose. I suck at succinctness. And apparently I also suck at using SAT vocabulary words properly. Lol. Sorry!

YOu are fine, it wasn't too long. Don't worry!
bizi

[Shamrockkid88]

New here starting to create some structure in my life and a daily routine try to stick to tasks at hand. Union steward at my job was there till 330 am this morning got four hours of sleep and still running. So much for creating a solid sleep schedule and driving listening to Guns N' Roses doesn't help lol!

[Lifeischallenging]

So just got home from work and had a decent night. No problems. I am hoping that my medication will improve some of the symptoms. I will see you all tomorrow.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by TheHPEnthusiast1987

So just got home from work and had a decent night. No problems. I am hoping that my medication will improve some of the symptoms. I will see you all tomorrow.

What meds do you take?
What symptoms are you having?
bizi

despite feeling crap (I was dealing with more stuff from my past last night, on top of not even functioning in the present), ant and dec are back on tv tonight

and someone, (that person being me), has never missed an episode of their show in 13 years.

so I can't wait to watch it

the storm's cleared up too now. didn't last long (or at least not as long as the weather forcast suggested)

[Faltering]

Originally Posted by bizi

these are weight neutral meds...you don't gain weight on geodon and you were on such a low dose too.
bizi

I understand they're supposed to be weight neutral, but I noticed a change in my body with Tegretol and knew something was off. After I stopped taking it I feel better and I've lost weight. I'm also very sensitive to medication so even a relatively low dose of Tegretol was toxic when measured by a blood test.

[Shamrockkid88]

Today is a beautiful day in Boston it's warm! Suns out hopefully that won't bother me too much can usually make me manic if it's nice outside but I'm enjoying a cup of coffee and surfing this great forum took my meds! Enjoy your day!

[UpDownMiddleGround]

I don't think I'm doing so well. Everyday for the last few days I have awakened to feeling like a truck hit me and I can't get out of bed. The only change that I have had has been to go from 2.5 mg of adderal twice in the afternoon to 5mg xr. I can't even say it is that because I felt like this the morning of the first day. I'm at a loss. I give up.

[hopeless2015]

Doing g pretty good. Had my coffee and writing up grocery list. Temperatures went from upper 60s to 30s and snow flurries...wth, winter in Illinois for ya. Groceries and lunch out on the agenda so far.

[bioChE]

Kids' basketball, unfortunately the second game was lost by one point. Overall a good day, warm - in the 60s. Snow coming tomorrow.

[gina_re]

Still kicking....I have a new T and after two weeks he has helped me dramatically. But still having attention/concentration issues at work. Meeting with HR on Monday to see how to work around this. Hope everyone else is well.
I also bought a new bed, hopefully this helps with my sleep issues.

[Unrigged64072835]

Washed four loads of laundry. Would've done more but I took a nap because of the anxiety. My husband had my rings cleaned while I was asleep so that was good.

Wrote two poems and made dinner. Will be taking a shower shortly.

Need to talk to my pdoc about the anxiety but I won't see her until the end of next month. Ugh.

[Lifeischallenging]

Originally Posted by bizi

What meds do you take?
What symptoms are you having?
bizi

I am on 600mg of Lithium right now. I have lab work on Monday for them to check my lithium levels. Then I have to go see them again on Tuesday. As for my symptoms. I have feelings of self-doubt. I'm sitting watching a movie and all of the sudden this heavy sadness feeling comes down on me. Some days I feel sad and then others I feel fine. I have started fights with my mom. Then I have days where I don't mind being with people. Others, then I could care less. I have a symptom that I'd rather not mention on here. I don't want to get myself kicked off.

[Sad Mermaid]

I am lucky - my creatinine (kidney function) lab is normal, which means that we can stop without lowering Lithium even further (we had to lower it because of abnormally high creatinine) and I can enjoy stability on the current cocktail: Geodon 180 mg + Lithium 450 mg. I am afraid eventually I will have to go off Lithium completely, but for now I got a much needed break from med changes.

I feel very good - yesterday was hypomanic, but today just excellent.

My psychiatrist recommended that I get up at 5:30 AM, every day. He says it is key to sleep regulation (I already go to bed at 8:30 PM). I have never done it and am looking forward to trying.

[Moose72]

I got up at 530 recently and while initially exhilarating it caught up with me later in the day.
I'm in bed now at 9 pm because I have to be to church early.

[Naynay99]

Doing okay. Slept like 14 hours last nite so not sure what that was about? I woke up at 8 am and then kept going back to sleep. I had the windows open bc it was so warm out. And I actually dreamed. But I slept away the whole morning. Ah well.
I hung out w my ex this evening and we did not hook up so that is progress I suppose?!
I'm feeling a bit of a letdown with winter weather returning. And i can't seem to keep up on any households chores lately. I see the mess or laundry etc and don't even feel bad that i have not done it. It's like i just don't give a ****. Idk.
Sending everybody on here positive thoughts. Hang in there.

[Standup2me]

I hate living in this dirty smelly city. It stinks
There is filth everywhere
I want to move back into the country, but we just can't afford it
Oh help me, I hate it here to much

[Standup2me]

I am tired, frustrated, angry, I hate the world and I hate my job
I feel like stabbing my boss most days
(is that okay to say here)
I am just so da*m of living in such an ugly place

[Wander]

Double post

[Wander]

Since Saturday morning I have been overwhelmed with severe exhaustion and pain, the Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia is flaring up badly. I did swim yesterday (Saturday) morning but felt weakness in my body so I lay around all day yesterday trying to recover. This morning I woke up feeling just as bad so I called in sick to work and am resting again today. It is so disheartening to have my physical health impact me so much.

My mood has dropped also and I have become very agitated and restless. My thoughts race and can be distressing. I really hope another episode isn't beginning as I start university tomorrow and have no time to be unwell. SI has crept in too. I feel like I am drowning.

[bizi]

do you have your therapist to call?
bizi
(((((HUGS)))))

[Wander]

Originally Posted by bizi

do you have your therapist to call?
bizi
(((((HUGS)))))

Yes, I do thanks. Unless it is an emergency I can't call him weekends so if I need to I can contact him tomorrow. I think I will be ok though as long as it doesn't get worse. I see him Wednesday. My parents are dropping by today to spend time with me so that will help.

[ByMySide]

I have one more day of antibiotics left. I feel better than I did before. I'm still coughing up plenty of junk, my chest is sore and I tire easily. I get short of breath after talking or walking. But my fever and night sweats appear to be gone, and my muscle aches are gone too. So that's something.

Ever since that guy at the clinic looked at me kind of weird when he realized my age and that my mom had brought me there, I've been thinking that maybe I should be more independent than I am. But then I realize my situation is different from most people my age and that I don't really care what some unfriendly stranger thinks about my situation. Just my tired mind obsessing and worrying.