Bipolar Check-in #83

Sunflower123 · Today at 01:40 PM

I sleep pretty well usually. When I first started Ozempic it interrupted my sleep terribly but I have adjusted. The pounds I’m losing are really getting up there. Thrilled about that.

I respectfully told my family that I was bowing out of family events until around Easter. Not being hateful…it’s just a lot of chaos and I’m in a period of healing…physically and mentally. Peace is my priority.

I planned to order the Cracker Barrel big feast for me and mom then decided to invite the family for Thanksgiving. Pick a lane, Sunflower, pick a lane.

Mom’s dog has become a support dog to me in so many ways. We both love her to pieces. I had a particularly bad nightmare the other night and I was crying in my sleep and must have called out because she rushed over and snuggled in to my side. She was there before I realized I’d had a bad dream. Sweet baby.

I hope everybody has a peaceful day and evening

raspberrytorte · Today at 02:11 PM

Omg. SO anxious today I have a headache. 😟 Called scary psychiatrist. She didn't answer, so I just left her a voicemail. I just said I was crying at the lowered dose and not myself at all and went back to my previous doses and am feeling much, MUCH better and begged her to please, PLEASE not be mad at me!!! I'm so scared to talk to her. I don't WANT to talk to her! She doesn't listen to me! I TOLD her doses higher than 200mg of Lamictal turn me into a MORON! But she didn't believe me.

I even took 300mg of seroquel TWO HOURS AGO, and it's just now kind of kicking in and, whew, I'm starting to feel a bit better.

Thank god. Jesus Christ. Lord on high!

I'm happy everyone is finally getting sleep. I've still been getting my usual four hours. Go to bed around midnight/12:30AM wake up around 3:30AM/4AM. Whatever. I take an hour long nap in the morning..

LadyShadow · Today at 02:28 PM

Yes @Nammu - I think the cooler temperatures have helped with the sleep. Especially the cool, fresh air in the house. You know my window is by the parking lot, but my kitchen window is very high up and in the back so having that open has helped keep my apartment nice and cool. I think that really helped with sleep!

So glad everyone has been getting some sleep at least. @raspberrytorte I really feel for you ! I hope you are able to get a resolution with your psychiatrist.

Just got back from an amazing day out and about in my town. Saw a fellow NY'er from Brooklyn in the meeting today - his heavy accent really reminded me of home.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!

Blue_Bird · Today at 03:51 PM

Had a good appointment with my psychiatrist. He increased the Thorazine back to 200mg so I can sleep better. Also he prescribed vitamin d3 and at a lower dose. Cause he had prescribed a different formulation of vitamin D before and at a higher dose and I had a lot of bad side effects (gastrointestinal) so hopefully this kind works out better. I also have an appointment with my regular medical doctor tomorrow. Just to discuss what we can do if this doesn’t go well with the vitamin D3. Since my vitamin D levels are very low. But who knows maybe the different formulation at a lower dose I won’t have any problems with. We shall see.

Blue_Bird · Today at 04:22 PM

Dissociated on my walk home but am laying on the couch now under a blanket watching stuff and listening to music to ground myself. So far it’s been 2 full days without coffee. I am allowing myself to get a caramel macchiato at the Italian cafe /bakery that I have a gift card to. But I’m just not buying coffee to bring in my apartment anymore. Cause I always end up drinking cup after cup of black coffee all day every day and it’s not good for my anxiety. It sucks though. It’s my favorite drink. I’m trying to get used to water. Really trying. Hopefully it gets easier over time.

Crazy Hitch · Today at 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

Dissociated on my walk home but am laying on the couch now under a blanket watching stuff and listening to music to ground myself. So far it’s been 2 full days without coffee. I am allowing myself to get a caramel macchiato at the Italian cafe /bakery that I have a gift card to. But I’m just not buying coffee to bring in my apartment anymore. Cause I always end up drinking cup after cup of black coffee all day every day and it’s not good for my anxiety. It sucks though. It’s my favorite drink. I’m trying to get used to water. Really trying. Hopefully it gets easier over time.

It does get easier over time dropping back on the caffeine. I’ve gone from 6-8 cups of coffee a day to 1 cup when I wake up in the morning. When I go back to work it will be 2 cups because I usually have one when I arrive at work. You can do it! Just do it gradually.

Victoria'smom · Today at 05:46 PM

Now we're looking at putting our dog down tomorrow. **** life.

Blue_Bird · Today at 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Hitch

It does get easier over time dropping back on the caffeine. I’ve gone from 6-8 cups of coffee a day to 1 cup when I wake up in the morning. When I go back to work it will be 2 cups because I usually have one when I arrive at work. You can do it! Just do it gradually.

Thank you! That was my range too. 6-8 cups daily. Good to know it gets easier

Mountaindewed · 06:27 PM

Jeeze I was knocked out for 2 hours this afternoon. No idea why. I slept through the furnace guy being here. I slept through the time I'd normally take my stomach med. I haven't had any melatonin and I'm still on the one valium. I feel fine. I haven't had any issues with my stomach today.

I guess thats good that I wasn't dying for valium and my stomach med today. I didn't take any Tylenol either.

We had to call the furnace guy because the heat wasn't working. It turned out there was a giant acorn stuck in the pipe. Lol.

HALLIEBETH87 · Today at 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Victoria'smom

Now we're looking at putting our dog down tomorrow. **** life.

Sorry

we have another sick cat here. we jsut lost one last week

June08 · Today at 06:53 PM

I had an appointment with my PCP today. Sadly, it had to be virtual (I think she was working from home for some reason). It was a POTs follow up. She also prescribed me a new birth control to try to help my moods. She found the one she suggests really cheep on GoodRX if I go through Walmart, which isn't my usual pharmacy. But, that is what it is. So, hopefully that went through. If I'm feeling well enough, I'll go to that Walmart after work tomorrow to see if it went through. She said I can start it any time. I need to schedule a follow up in about 3 months.

I'm going to be putting some sub plans for tomorrow, just in case. My body was overheating earlier today which could be because I hadn't had enough to drink but sometimes also happens before I get sick.

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Victoria'smom Legendary Member Since Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 15,167 (SuperPoster!) 12 5,562 hugs given	Today at 05:46 PM #367 Now we're looking at putting our dog down tomorrow. ** life. __________________ Dx: Me- SzA** Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog
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