Roll Call 98

Angelique67 · Sep 07, 2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by newtus

Morning

Still got that darn headache a bit

Newtus, I hope you feel better. I'm getting rebound headaches from ibuprofen. Please tell Door she has to evacuate and that there are pet friendly shelters. She's right in the path of the hurricane.

ofthevalley · Sep 07, 2017, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cogladaid

My doctor put me on latuda! He's not really comfortable putting me on multiple medications because he's not a psychiatrist (gotta wait for that still) so we're trying this now! He totally saw I was pumped today. Not as much as I was before but still pumped lol.

I told him about my drinking and obvs told me not to do that anymore I need to deal with emotions without using substances lol. I got a lecture today between my awful giddy behaviour but he put notes on my file that I'm not an immediate harm to myself and not partaking in super high risk behaviours so that's awesome! He says I sound like I'm bipolar II not bipolar I because I quote I'm 'not sleeping with half the population' hahahaha love it.

Oh I hope the Latuda helps. I love it. Remember to take it with 350 calories for absorption.

Findingreason · Sep 07, 2017, 02:06 PM

Good evening/afternoon everyone. How are things going?

Hugs to everyone that need them.

I'm okay. I slept most of the day, and I'm still tired right now...sent an email to my worker with the unemployment services to get things rolling with the social worker and getting me into rehabilitative work. Then it's just a waiting game with Kela (always the case with them...) to approve seeing a private sector therapist. I feel so nervous, but it looks like life could be heading in the right direction soon.

justmeandmyhead · Sep 07, 2017, 02:22 PM

Managed to get lots of painting done today. The stress has made me feel off, but it's good to get it done. I love that house, can't wait to move everything in next week!

newtus · Sep 07, 2017, 02:27 PM

Back from group. Had a really good time except for the transient headache i had the whole time.

Angelique67 · Sep 07, 2017, 02:43 PM

I have been waiting and waiting to check out the fabled flea markets here, at which we spend our funny money, but I have not seen a single one yet. Where could they be? I need a hoodie.

newtus · Sep 07, 2017, 02:49 PM

I got my book today in the mail!!! Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Sometimes psychotic · Sep 07, 2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

Good evening/afternoon everyone. How are things going?

Hugs to everyone that need them.

I'm okay. I slept most of the day, and I'm still tired right now...sent an email to my worker with the unemployment services to get things rolling with the social worker and getting me into rehabilitative work. Then it's just a waiting game with Kela (always the case with them...) to approve seeing a private sector therapist. I feel so nervous, but it looks like life could be heading in the right direction soon.

The northern lights here were obscured by clouds and of course city lights so I'm expecting some pics from you

Glad things are looking up for you, especially that you get to see a therapist soon.

Findingreason · Sep 07, 2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Day Tripper

I did it with my Lexapro (SSRI), thereapeutic dosage is 10mgs. I got down to 5 mgs and then the depression came rushing back, I tried to hang tough but then I went manic depressive. Absolute nightmare.

I did it with Effexor (SNRI) after I believed it did nothing for me. Successful.

I did it with lamictal (Mood stabilizer). The first time my panic attacks came back and I went back on. Then I did it again, this time thinking I would use benzos to ease the panic attacks. However, no panic attacks came and it's like I was never bipolar.

I've never tried it with my anti psychotic. I promised my friends and myself I wouldn't do that to them or myself again. The problem with coming off your antipsychotic is that, for me, i'd get back into my delusion where I was being persecuted, and I wouldn't think I would need treatment (meds), I would instead want the law enforcement to help like last time. Thank god my friends don't know I went to the police lol People do desperate things when they are at their wits end. Also, my brain was stretched so thin that my short term memory was completely shot. I couldn't follow 3 words, id get lost when driving, and i'd forget what I was abut to do. I don't know how many times my memory can take a hit like that and recover. If I did, I'd end up dead probably. So I take a tiny pill and all is good! I don't feel any side effects so what's the risk?

Okay, that makes sense....yeah, I know I definitely get side effects from when I was on Risperidone, which went away after switching to Zyprexa...and now I'm having other side effects. Like I've put on 15 lbs in very short order. I already weigh more than I want to...I don't want it getting even worse.

I suppose that it is concerning that maybe I'll get delusional again...I can live with hallucinations, but the delusions could be dangerous I guess. I know I almost went to turn myself into the police last time I was delusional. I hate to think I could get delusional like that again.

Findingreason · Sep 07, 2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

The northern lights here were obscured by clouds and of course city lights so I'm expecting some pics from you

Glad things are looking up for you, especially that you get to see a therapist soon.

I hate to say I don't have any.

The CME didn't reach Earth in time last night, and today its been cloudy all day...

Thanks

I'm glad too, this may give me a chance to really begin working through things, including depression and hallucinations.

newtus · Sep 07, 2017, 03:31 PM

Whats everyone up to?

ruthful · Sep 07, 2017, 03:31 PM