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childofchaos831 · Dec 14, 2020 at 02:48 PM

I looked back and I don't think I posted anything about this but if I did, I apologize for repeating myself... my memory isn't what it used to be...

I found out back in October that I had a stroke. I think I had mentioned being nervous about needing an MRI and the MRI showed that I had indeed had a stroke from my attempt in August or the sepsis that I developed from being in the hospital. I've been struggling with following with PC since August basically... I haven't been able to jeep up with threads and keep track of who is saying what and such... its making me sad that I can't keep up with y'all.

SlumberKitty · Dec 14, 2020 at 02:50 PM

Oh @childofchaos831 I'm so sorry you had that happen to you! HUGS Kit

Sometimes psychotic · Dec 14, 2020 at 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by childofchaos831

I looked back and I don't think I posted anything about this but if I did, I apologize for repeating myself... my memory isn't what it used to be...

I found out back in October that I had a stroke. I think I had mentioned being nervous about needing an MRI and the MRI showed that I had indeed had a stroke from my attempt in August or the sepsis that I developed from being in the hospital. I've been struggling with following with PC since August basically... I haven't been able to jeep up with threads and keep track of who is saying what and such... its making me sad that I can't keep up with y'all.

Hugs child of chaos....thats quite a lot...glad you’re still with us and hoping your mind improves over time. Do they have any cognitive therapy for you, like by a PsyD? Also I recommend fish oil for cognitive issues, or algae omega if you’re veg....

SlumberKitty · Dec 14, 2020 at 02:54 PM

My T forgot about me on Saturday. I texted her. Waited. Texted her. Waited. Texted her. Left. She texted me back a little while later and said she had her dates mixed up. And that she would call me later. She ended up calling me at 4 PM. My appointment was at 11 AM but probably she had appointments all in between those times. So we talked. It was okay. She is a little loopy sometimes. She says she thinks my hallucinations are ghosts. I don't believe in ghosts. I'm pretty sure my pdoc is going to have a fit when he hears this. Sometimes I don't know whether to take her seriously or not.

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 03:44 PM

My doctor called me and said we can talk about other options at our next appointment. So I'm stopping the metformin. I don't know what other options are out there, I'd prefer to not have to start another med, but at the same time am scared I'll gain all the weight I lost on metformin back. It was a like 18 lbs, so not really that much, but still

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:00 PM

I have a feeling she'll suggest topomax. That's the only other med I can think of that can help decrease appetite and promote weight loss. I would be scared to take it though

prettymccute · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:02 PM

I'm on topamax. I lost a huge amount of weight, and had no problems taking it, except that I did have a bit of the tingles for a while. They weren't that bad.

Desoxyn · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:12 PM

I was put on topamax 200mg in rehab for addiction and my outpatient psychiatrist took me off of it because he said "This dose makes people lose 20 IQ points when they're on it" so just consider that. It's linked to brain fog, memory and concentration issues.

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:16 PM

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I'm on topamax. I lost a huge amount of weight, and had no problems taking it, except that I did have a bit of the tingles for a while. They weren't that bad.

Thanks for this! That is encouraging to hear, I'll keep that in mind when I have my next appointment with my psych

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Desoxyn

I was put on topamax 200mg in rehab for addiction and my outpatient psychiatrist took me off of it because he said "This dose makes people lose 20 IQ points when they're on it" so just consider that. It's linked to brain fog, memory and concentration issues.

Thanks, I guess I'll see what my options are, and if one of them is topomax, I may try it, but if the side effects are too much I'll stop

Angelique67 · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:23 PM

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My coworker sent me a Christmas gift! I didn't want to open it because I don't have much under the tree but she said she wanted me to. It's a little glass lighted Christmas tree. Except you can't see the lights lit real well with the lights on in my office so I turned the lights out and now it is much better. I'll enclose a picture too.

Nice!

Angelique67 · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by childofchaos831

I looked back and I don't think I posted anything about this but if I did, I apologize for repeating myself... my memory isn't what it used to be...

I found out back in October that I had a stroke. I think I had mentioned being nervous about needing an MRI and the MRI showed that I had indeed had a stroke from my attempt in August or the sepsis that I developed from being in the hospital. I've been struggling with following with PC since August basically... I haven't been able to jeep up with threads and keep track of who is saying what and such... its making me sad that I can't keep up with y'all.

I'm sorry to hear about the stroke and sepsis is incredibly scary. I hope you'll get to feeling better.

childofchaos831 · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:32 PM

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Oh @childofchaos831 I'm so sorry you had that happen to you! HUGS Kit

Thank you SK for the hugs!

childofchaos831 · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sometimes psychotic

Hugs child of chaos....thats quite a lot...glad you’re still with us and hoping your mind improves over time. Do they have any cognitive therapy for you, like by a PsyD? Also I recommend fish oil for cognitive issues, or algae omega if you’re veg....

Thanks for the hugs! I'm doing speech therapy, which is really more memory/cognitive therapy. My language issues are more memory, I can't remember the word I want rather than it being an actual language/speech issue. I haven't even thought about fish oil, thats something I should start, thanks for that!

childofchaos831 · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:37 PM

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I'm sorry to hear about the stroke and sepsis is incredibly scary. I hope you'll get to feeling better.

Def scary... I ended up spending 25 days in 4 different hospitals between medical and psych hospitals with all of that... and we didn't even know about the stroke at that point.

SlumberKitty · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:38 PM

I was on topomax and I couldn't even remember my coworker's names. I quit that within the week.

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I was on topomax and I couldn't even remember my coworker's names. I quit that within the week.

That's scary, hopefully nothing like that happens if I do get on it

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:42 PM

It's good to see you Child of Chaos, I'm sorry to hear about your stroke

Blue_Bird · Dec 14, 2020 at 04:45 PM

My problem with new meds is as soon as I take the first dose I assume I'm gonna die, and I freak out, every little side effect is magnified in my mind

Desoxyn · Dec 14, 2020 at 05:01 PM

Planning to read for a bit then listen to a podcast. Chill day. I feel good on Dexedrine/coffee/nicotine. Had a really good sleep.

My addiction and mental health is under control. I stopped it in its tracks. I did order microdose capsules though - But I'm feeling better now that I'm at week 3 (Middle of my Invega Trinza injection).

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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 02:50 PM #542 Oh @childofchaos831 I'm so sorry you had that happen to you! HUGS Kit __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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prettymccute Member Member Since Nov 2020 Location: lost in NC Posts: 70 3 6 hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 04:02 PM #547 I'm on topamax. I lost a huge amount of weight, and had no problems taking it, except that I did have a bit of the tingles for a while. They weren't that bad.
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Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,023 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,928 hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 04:12 PM #548 I was put on topamax 200mg in rehab for addiction and my outpatient psychiatrist took me off of it because he said "This dose makes people lose 20 IQ points when they're on it" so just consider that. It's linked to brain fog, memory and concentration issues.
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SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 5 117.7k hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 04:38 PM #556 I was on topomax and I couldn't even remember my coworker's names. I quit that within the week. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA
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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,903 (SuperPoster!) 11 14.4k hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 04:42 PM #558 It's good to see you Child of Chaos, I'm sorry to hear about your stroke __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,023 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,928 hugs given	Dec 14, 2020 at 05:01 PM #560 Planning to read for a bit then listen to a podcast. Chill day. I feel good on Dexedrine/coffee/nicotine. Had a really good sleep. My addiction and mental health is under control. I stopped it in its tracks. I did order microdose capsules though - But I'm feeling better now that I'm at week 3 (Middle of my Invega Trinza injection).
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