[Moose72]

Speaking of sleep, pdoc said reducing seroquel at this dose might make it hard to sleep. Anybody know?

[~Christina]

More broken sleep , bummer

I’m bundled up in blankets and sad I need to get up and make dinner soon , boo hoo poor me ! LMAO !

Do something kind for yourself today !

[Faltering]

I was up at 3 AM exercising. I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. I just wish I could sleep through the night.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by wildflowerchild25

Was feeling pretty crappy most of the day, depressed and irritable. Starting to doubt the reduction in haldol. But I decided to go to the gym after work for the first time since March. I feel so much better now! I feel normal. I hope I continue feeling this way. It was really bad last night, I started letting my thoughts run away from me. No SI, just negative dark thoughts. I was panicking because it was so bad I was worried that I was going into an episode. If I feel ok tomorrow I can conclude that it was just a blip brought on by lack of sleep. If I don’t even after going to the gym then I might have to rethink the haldol reduction.


I told RS that I have depression. I just felt so awful last night I needed some comfort. I didn’t want to spring bipolar on him yet but I did say I’m on meds and in therapy. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by it. He’s really sweet. I’m excited to see where this goes. I’m not completely carried away like I was with my ex in the beginning (thx hypomania) so I think we are taking things at a healthier pace. I’m glad there’s only one more day left until I see him again though.


I hope I continue to feel ok tomorrow. And sleep well tonight. Last night I slept well so let’s keep it up body K thx bye.

Haldol does have a short half life, but lack of sleep certainly could be to blame , that was screws me over.

Yeah for going to the gym !!!!!!!! I just can’t get out and walk it’s been to cold and rainy Plus Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis. Very painful.

RS sounds like a nice guy ! I can’t wait to hear about your date this weekend.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Speaking of sleep, pdoc said reducing seroquel at this dose might make it hard to sleep. Anybody know?

Yes a decrease will indeed tank your sleep. But hopefully your body will adjust to the change.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by 251turnaround

I feel stable? My doc said otherwise. I don't know what to believe. I slept last night.


I'm calm.

What does your Pdoc think?

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Faltering

I was up at 3 AM exercising. I don't know how much longer I can go on like this. I just wish I could sleep through the night.

Maybe a Med tweek?

Does a hot bath or could reading a ridiculously boring book like War and Peace make you a bit drowsy?

I’m dealing with broken sleep and I force myself to stay in bed, well it’s a bit easier since it’s freaking cold.

Sorry your dealing with this

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by VerMOZZica

I managed to get up early today and make breakfast for everyone and then I took a shower and got dressed . I decided to keep myself busy today and totally decorated the house for Christmas even though my heart is breaking about bad news about the health of a person I really love.My sister's and their kids came over and helped us feel better. Now the house looks festive but I can't help but feel sad.

Breakfast sounds wonderful !

I bet your home looks lovely.

I also do okay while in the midst of doing xyz but once it is done I get the blues easily.

I hope that your mood improves

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Today has been a good day. I got up early and got a shower and took off for my med review with my nurse practitioner (aka "pdoc"). She lowered seroquel to whatever I want. That is, I can break the 200's into 100's. My haldol is reduced from 10 mg to 5. Apparently, halfol is in short supply so they mostly have 5's.


I'm sitting in Starbucks right now with a woman whom I met here several months ago. She has lots of work to do because she's in school to be an occupational therapist. I admire that she can keep the deluge of information organized in her brain. Another friend is meeting us here in a little bit.


I have been told by people that I should type more about my daily life rather than all the times I have serious issues: it makes it seem like I'm always in crisis which isn't true at all. I have stable times- like now.


Also, according to being weighed this morning I have lost weight! That's great! Really makes me happy since I felt stuck recently.

I don’t think you just post in a crisis. Your advice is always welcome.

I wish I could do Judo or anything but my psoriatic arthritis is likely progressively worse. My rheumy said swimming is the best , yeah ooook I have no access to a pool. Closest would be over an hour away. Bah !

Are you still blogging ?

[Blueberrybook]

I've had a hard day, struggling with a stomach bug. I am doing better compared to early afternoon, but I still do not feel great. Unfortunately, my daughter's choir has a singing thing this evening, outside. It's pretty warm for the time of year, but it has been looking like rain all day, so I don't know if we will stay dry.

I still feel like I should have more Pepto-Bismol and curl up in bed. I am very green around the gills.

[Wild Coyote]

Pushed to go out this morning to go with my mom to see a specialist.

Quickly felt very ill. Have had an upper respiratory virus which has just turned into bronchitis.

Came home, forced fluids, used inhalers and rested.

Love to All!

WC

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by raging vortex

suicidal and irritable.


certainly not the greatest combination

Are you safe ? Can you listen to music or watch a dvd to distract yourself ?

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

More broken sleep , bummer

I’m bundled up in blankets and sad I need to get up and make dinner soon , boo hoo poor me ! LMAO !

Do something kind for yourself today !

I just got out my weighted blanket. Havent used it in ages. Im lovin it. It actually is helping with feeling too cold.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Wild Coyote

Pushed to go out this morning to go with my mom to see a specialist.


Quickly felt very ill. Have had an upper respiratory virus which has just turned into bronchitis.


Came home, forced fluids, used inhalers and rested.



Love to All!



WC

Oh no !!! You sure don’t need this Bronchitis, seems like you just got over that crud

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Moose72

I just got out my weighted blanket. Havent used it in ages. Im lovin it. It actually is helping with feeling too cold.

I hope one day to invest in one , right now I have numerous heavy blankets that seem to have a bit of the same effect. Glad your helps you!

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Maybe a Med tweek?

Does a hot bath or could reading a ridiculously boring book like War and Peace make you a bit drowsy?

I’m dealing with broken sleep and I force myself to stay in bed, well it’s a bit easier since it’s freaking cold.

Sorry your dealing with this

I force myself to stay in bed too, I've found that just. Laying in the dark with my eyes closed is far better for me than getting up and reading or watching tv. Usually I do fall back to sleep, but some nights it's hard.

Just filled a test tube with spit. Can't wait to find out where my father's ancestors are from. He used to tell me I have native Americans ancestors but nobody really knows. Moms side is boring, German, my grandparents imagranted from Germany and their parents and grandparents were born in Germany. Everyone always thinks I'm Irish though.

[tecomsin]

I've been waking up too early and am starting to think I might take 5 mg of prn Olanzapine on top of my regular AP starting tonight until my sleep gets re-established.

I am dead tired and have almost no motivation. I cleaned up the kitchen and did a small errand and a few other chores, but I have no appetite. Olanzapine wrecks my metabolism and I start to get TD symptoms which is why I don't take it regularly. I have been waking up early (between 5 and 6 am) since around the time changed and not getting back to sleep. It might also help with anxiety. Real bad today and yesterday. I might just wait until I see my pdoc again though I have it in case things start to spiral quickly. I don't feel super unstable though. I'm not hearing things or believing the feds are after me. It is just the sleep which is not good and my anxiety which is through the roof.

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by tecomsin

I've been waking up too early and am starting to think I might take 5 mg of prn Olanzapine on top of my regular AP starting tonight until my sleep gets re-established.

I am dead tired and have almost no motivation. I cleaned up the kitchen and did a small errand and a few other chores, but I have no appetite. Olanzapine wrecks my metabolism and I start to get TD symptoms which is why I don't take it regularly. I have been waking up early (between 5 and 6 am) since around the time changed and not getting back to sleep. It might also help with anxiety. Real bad today and yesterday. I might just wait until I see my pdoc again though I have it in case things start to spiral quickly. I don't feel super unstable though. I'm not hearing things or believing the feds are after me. It is just the sleep which is not good and my anxiety which is through the roof.

Zyprexa ruined my metabolism too. I took it a long time though.

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Nammu

I force myself to stay in bed too, I've found that just. Laying in the dark with my eyes closed is far better for me than getting up and reading or watching tv. Usually I do fall back to sleep, but some nights it's hard.


Just filled a test tube with spit. Can't wait to find out where my father's ancestors are from. He used to tell me I have native Americans ancestors but nobody really knows. Moms side is boring, German, my grandparents imagranted from Germany and their parents and grandparents were born in Germany. Everyone always thinks I'm Irish though.

That sounds fascinating to find out where you “come from.”

My Husband wants to do that. As far as I know I’m English , Irish and Dutch , but who really know. I’m a mutt lol

Hopefully you will share the results.

[bizi]

Originally Posted by Moose72

Zyprexa ruined my metabolism too. I took it a long time though.

how much were you taking and what exactly do you mean

"ruined my metabolism"
I take 2 Atypicals, geodon and zyprexa 5mg at night to help me sleep.
bizi

[TheSeaCat]

Hi guys, today was good I’ve been a bit tired and run down. My heart rate is still stupidly high, I go Monday for tests to see if it’s gone down any, I personally don’t think it is doing anything besides bugging me.

My littlest cousin woke up so sick and she couldn’t get into her regular doc and M told me make room on his schedule and he would see her. Which earned some serious brownie points in my book since his schedule was entirely full. She ended up having a nasty case of strep and my aunt was extreamly greatful that he saw her. She also thinks he’s cute as does the 8 year old.

M and I are still going to the movies this weekend, I’m really looking foward to it.

Hugs to everyone

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by bizi

how much were you taking and what exactly do you mean

"ruined my metabolism"
I take 2 Atypicals, geodon and zyprexa 5mg at night to help me sleep.
bizi

I gained a lot on zyprexa and read once that it affects your metabolism directly rather than just making you "more hungry".

[Moose72]

Originally Posted by bizi

how much were you taking and what exactly do you mean

"ruined my metabolism"
I take 2 Atypicals, geodon and zyprexa 5mg at night to help me sleep.
bizi

I was taking up to 15 mg but also went down to 10. It took me forever to get ooff it- mostly because my pdoc didnt seem to want me to.

[tecomsin]

Originally Posted by Moose72

I gained a lot on zyprexa and read once that it affects your metabolism directly rather than just making you "more hungry".

I almost became diabetic on it but turned it around while it was still reversible by getting off of it before it was too late. Need to do another check up but I've been putting it off.

[pirilin]

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HaHaHa!!
HaHaHa!!!
AhHaHaHaHa!!!!

Nope. I'm not going crazier.
I saw a video from India, where 40 or 50 people are seated in a big carpet, and the whole reason to be there is to laugh.

One laughs in the rear. One laughs in the front, another somewhere. And pretty soon everybody is laughing. HARD!!!.

Laughter is a necessary function of the mind. It eases the senses.
Makes people happy, at least momentarily.
Laugh clown , laugh!.

Cheers.