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#726
Apr 20, 2023, 11:50 AM
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I feel fine physically after I realized yesterday my allergies were causing issues and my post nasal drip was messing up my stomach. So I got some Benadryl last night and took one and it worked great for my allergies. But its making me feel so funky mental health wise. Like I just have this weird depression and brain fog and uncertainty about things that I was totally fine about before. My mom says the Benadryl is just making me lethargic. I also ate a Lindt Easter chocolate bunny while I was half asleep at 4:30. I'm just so tired.
Now its the opposite and I feel better mentally but my allergies are acting up again. I finally took a shower and my mom bought like 4 things of ice cream from the store. I could use a nap.
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#727
Apr 20, 2023, 02:48 PM
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I see my pdoc on Tuesday.
I've got SH thoughts floating around. I wrote them down to find out if that'll help. I really don't understand why I'm having these thoughts, nothing has changed maybe that's why. Still feeling low and my anxiety is up. I'm thinking of asking my pdoc for vraylar or something to find out if it'll help.
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#728
Apr 20, 2023, 03:15 PM
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Really having a hard day. I find myself crying and overwhelmed by circumstances. Did manage to make an appointment with a hi-rise senior building for Tuesday. It sounds like a strong possibility but it’s tiny. I wouldn’t be able to take much. My daughter thinks I could do that temporarily and then when I get a voucher move again, but moving twice! Especially into such a tiny place I’d have to get rid of everything. The thought of giving up all my books and bookcases! Not sure I could swing storage fees. I’m not really sleeping, find myself ruminating on the circumstances. This lack of sleep is making my moods flustered and fluctuating. I had planed on going to the library for a movie, A Man Called Otto, but I couldn’t abide the thought of having to be around people. Just a bad day.
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#729
Apr 20, 2023, 03:22 PM
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saw my Pdoc virtually while on my lunch break today. Told him I feel like im in a fog and drug down. He decreased my lybalvi and gave me klonipin to take
For right now. Said it should help with that bugs crawling feeling. We also discussed how I’ve been on lamictal For well over ten years and I’d that it’s even helping. He agreed and once I’ve been stable a while we’re gonna take it off the med list!
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#730
Apr 20, 2023, 05:09 PM
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@Nammu:
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. Not having a stable, adequate home is upsetting. Wishing you the best in your search! |
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#731
Apr 20, 2023, 05:38 PM
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I dont know if I should go to the ER. I am in so much stomach pain even water hurts it. I just took 2 Advil so I'll see I'm gonna have to restart my bentyl. It gave me massive heartburn but it at least got rid of the pain
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#732
Apr 20, 2023, 05:53 PM
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That sounds like a tough decision. Could you not have bookshelves put in? There are creative ways to use small spaces - I watch Youtube channels about tiny homes and apartments. My husband lived in 450 square feet for 13 years and he was a student and I'm a writer so we had tons of books. I hope you can make it work if the cost is good. 
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#733
Apr 20, 2023, 06:03 PM
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Okay so.... shallow stuff ahead - I bought myself a mini backpack for summer!!! Not the same as I posted before - this one is actually cheaper, even with shipping from the US. I was able to use a discount code. I love the color of purple, and actually prefer no pattern because I'm going to put some pins/buttons on it.
I love that it has the back security pocket too. Plus this one is an actual brand, whereas I think the other was a knockoff and thus overpriced. Edited to add: It's also made from recycled fabric! Last edited by Samicat; Apr 20, 2023 at 06:17 PM. |
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#734
Apr 20, 2023, 06:07 PM
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Oh, cool, I love the security pocket. The color too, tho black is my favorite purple is my second choice. Shallow stuff is much appreciated.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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#735
Apr 20, 2023, 06:10 PM
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I definitely think you need to pursue seeing specialists until you get some answers/solutions. I know what it's like having constant stomach issues as I actually had them for so long I was suicidal and wound up in the psych ward. A nurse there told me I must persist in seeing doctors until they found a solution, and that there is always something else they can try. Ironically I found a solution just months later after years of suffering. My issue was motility - food sitting in my stomach for too long, determined by a stomach emptying test. A medicine called Domperidone helped me a lot (one of my coworkers suggested it, not my doctor). Chronic constipation had also caused it. A gastro doc also advised me that I must always sit down to eat, chew thoroughly and not rush, and make sure I have regular bowel movements approx every day. I take Metamucil and if needed milk of magnesia. Please keep seeing doctors, regardless of if you go to the ER. I hope you have the coverage. |
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#736
Apr 20, 2023, 06:16 PM
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Thank you!  I'm a huge fan of black too, especially clothing as it is slimming. Purple is my favourite color though. I love that this a light purple without being too washed out.Oh, I forgot to mention my other favourite part - it's made from recycled fabric! |
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#737
Apr 20, 2023, 06:21 PM
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At this point I'm for sure going to the ER in the morning.
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#738
Apr 20, 2023, 09:22 PM
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Soupe I’m so sorry for your loss. You have been hit hard with losing your Dad also. Be really kind to yourself
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#739
Apr 20, 2023, 09:23 PM
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I can’t catch up. Sending love to you all.
Got a cute pic of Gus after his bath today  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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#740
Apr 21, 2023, 12:30 AM
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Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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#741
Apr 21, 2023, 12:32 AM
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I'm leaving for the US on Tuesday and Hubby will follow almost a week later. A lot of sad stuff and busy days ahead.
@Nammu, I can imagine your sadness about moving into a smaller space. My husband has a similar feeling since our move. Me, to a lesser degree. As for "A Man Called Otto", I recently saw the Tom Hanks version. It was good. I hope you get to see it sometime soon.
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Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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#743
Apr 21, 2023, 01:22 AM
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Mixed bag these past few days!
On the positive, I've finally got rid of the wound vac and not a moment too soon! The dressing was too bulky and after six days on (they wanted to run the vacuum battery out), it was starting to get ripe. After I got rid of the dressing and had a proper shower, I got a good look at the incision. Three inches with staples that will need removing, but everything there seems to be healing nicely. On the minus, I had to visit the ER to try and address the GI symptoms. In short, I don't think my GI system "restarted" after the surgery and drinking Ensure all the time was getting old. The ER loaded me up with fluids and a med designed to get those GI muscles back to work. They also helped me with the throat pain and trouble swallowing by prescribing some lidocaine I can mix with Mylanta (or equivalent). All that thrown together and I was finally able to eat a small meal without nausea, pain, trouble swallowing, etc. Here's hoping it lasts! Here's hoping no more grief until the surgeon followup on Monday.
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"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Litany Against Fear (Dune) |
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#744
Apr 21, 2023, 08:44 AM
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The klonopin helped me
Sleep sound and I’m Finally feeling calm
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schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
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#745
Apr 21, 2023, 09:01 AM
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#746
Apr 21, 2023, 09:02 AM
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#747
Apr 21, 2023, 09:13 AM
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I went through a spell of crying for 3-4 days. I wasn’t depressed - I was just temporarily defeated in fighting this illness. I started taking baby steps and celebrating each tiny bit of progress and I’m coming out of it.
I was awakened last night at 2:00 am to find mom in the backyard with a flashlight and no pants on looking for her cell phone. I was quite concerned. I will have to make sure to set the alarm each and every night so I’ll be notified if the door opens. She could have easily tumbled down the stairs. She caught two pans on fire in the kitchen by walking off and forgetting them. Have asked her not to turn stove on. Not sure what to do about that particular issue. Doing okay today. Just catching up on things. I hope everyone has a peaceful day. 
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#748
Apr 21, 2023, 09:45 AM
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Ooo sunflower that is scary. Alarms sound like quite the smart thing to do..
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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#749
Apr 21, 2023, 10:02 AM
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I am OK here at the Medetarian coast.
 I hope to get a little bit better in the next two weeks, at least enough to build my health on.
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#750
Apr 21, 2023, 01:06 PM
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Dx: Bipolar type 1 Psych Medications: * Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER) 800 mg * Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg * Seroquel XR (quetiapine ER) 500 mg I also take meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, and tachycardia. |
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