[Crook32]

Just spent 15 days in the hospital. Went to my T appt and she EP’ed me because she knew I was struggling and I couldn’t stay awake sitting on her couch. They are getting me off of Xanax and Seroquel. Since I was falling asleep at work and driving. So glad to be out of the hospital.

I'm so glad you're finally home and checking in with us here, Crook32. I hope the reduction or elimination of the Xanax and Seroquel makes a quick and positive difference. We're here for you!

[Victoria'smom]

Glad your back are you feeling better?

[Crook32]

Doing better. Still have a little way to go. Going back to work on Monday. Still nervous to not have the Xanax. Also worried I have nothing to help sleep.

[Fuzzybear]

I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm also cutting down on benzos at the moment.

[Crook32]

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I'm glad you're feeling better. I'm also cutting down on benzos at the moment.

It is a tough thing to do. I was so anxious one day I thought I was going to jump out of my skin. I went into the hospital taking Xanax XR 3mg and 0.5mg twice a day. I am down to 0.25mg in the morning and 0.5mg at night. They are hoping the risperidone they put me on with replace Xanax and Seroquel.

[Crook32]

My feet are killing me. 15 days of walking in slippers hurt then I got my shoes. At first that felt better but now they hurt. Plus I haven’t walked much. Mostly just ate. We lived meal to meal. It was the only way we knew what time it was.

[fern46]

I remember that feeling where the meal schedule and group therapy times defined the day. It is such a contrast to return home. I hope everything works out like you are hoping.

[Crook32]

It really is a change from hospital to home. Luckily I was able to get the important meds at the pharmacy. I was worried if I couldn’t get them. What happened to the days the hospital would give a few days supply to hold you over?

[downandlonely]

Good luck with reducing the xanax and seroquel. I hope this will be a positive change for you.

[~Christina]

Welcome back I'm glad you were able to get some help

Take things easy

[Crook32]

First night home and only got 3 hours of broken sleep. My body is sore and my knee is killing my. I am not used to moving around so much or stairs. Took a 0.25mg Xanax around 4am trying to get a little sleep.

[Crook32]

Tried to weed through emails and stuff to find out what I need to do Monday for teleworking. But it was so overwhelming I couldn’t do it. I hope work does make me back slide. I don’t think I will sleep tonight either. I think I am a little hypomanic which isn’t helping.