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Feb 16, 2017, 10:29 PM
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Today is one year since I came home from the hospital after a transition from Seroquel to Clozapine. Clozapine has made all the difference in my life; even now when I'm grieving and depressed and not coping well with how I feel it could be (and would be) so much worse without clozapine. I know that before clozapine I'd be IP right now and as it is nobody is getting that worried about me.
I'm so glad I reached the end of the line with the meds.
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
 *Laurie*, Anonymous50284, bizi, HALLIEBETH87, MtnTime2896, Nammu, Ripose, Sliders, Unrigged64072835, Wander, Wild Coyote, wildflowerchild25
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#2
Feb 16, 2017, 10:39 PM
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I remember your posts while you were so ill over a year ago. It is so wonderful to hear you have been relatively stable for a year and have found a med that helps so much that you haven't needed hospitalisation even with life circumstances being difficult. So proud of you too as I know you have been working hard on your health. Really hope the next year is even better.
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Bipolar 1 with psychotic features PTSD  "Phew! For a minute there I lost myself." 'Karma Police' by Radiohead |
| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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Feb 16, 2017, 10:43 PM
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Thanks Wander. I don't remember much of the last several years but I know I was a mess and I am so glad that we found something that takes that away. I've been waiting for this kind of med response since I started ADs in 1998 so I am just so thankful we finally found the right one.
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
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#4
Feb 17, 2017, 07:49 AM
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Sounds wonderful!
 I'm glad you found something that works for you. I know it can be hard to find the right meds, especially since you mentioned that a lot of your meds have pooped out on you over the years. Here's hoping that clozapine continues to be your "miracle med" |
| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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Feb 17, 2017, 07:55 AM
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I'm so glad for you and I'm sorry you've been through so much!!
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Current Meds Lamictal 200 mg x2 Seroquel 100 mg |
| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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Feb 17, 2017, 05:27 PM
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Glad you found something that works for you, and you're being stable despite everything that's been going on.
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| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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Feb 17, 2017, 06:26 PM
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I'm so happy for you! You struggled so much. I'm kind of in the same boat - a year since I started emsam and my last round of ect, been mostly stable ever since. Feels good to finally find something that works!
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Of course it is happening inside your head. But why on earth should that mean that it is not real? -Albus Dumbledore That’s life. If nothing else, that is life. It’s real. Sometimes it f—-ing hurts. But it’s sort of all we have. -Garden State |
| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi, Nammu
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#8
Feb 20, 2017, 06:40 PM
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I remember when you went IP and were transferring from Seroquel to Clozapine. I remember you saying that this was your last hope. I'm so happy that it's working for you and that you feel stable! HUGS!
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Hashi/Bipolar Mom 300mg Lamictal 1800mg Gabapentin 10mg Memantine (weaning off) .6mg Clonidine (for sleep and anxiety) 40mg Propanol (for sleep) 3 mg Xanax 10mg Saphris |
| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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#9
Feb 20, 2017, 08:11 PM
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Welcome back Hashi! How are you doing?
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
| bizi
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#10
Feb 20, 2017, 10:26 PM
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I too believe clozapine has changed my life. YAY for you! Glad to hear you are doing well.
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| BeyondtheRainbow, bizi
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