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Our animals trust us to do the right thing by them, in life and in death. You were very strong and loving to let go and give up your Smoke so she (he) would not have to fight to battle the cancer and suffer needlessly. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your Smoke.
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If numbness and going through the motions of daily living is the closest I can get to stability, and stay there, then I am happy to struggle with my weight, to take my meds as prescribed and to feel blessed that I can almost afford to add a new medicine to my regimen to counteract side effects.
In all my happiness, I don't know why I have to relearn that my trying to please everyone is futile, and the more I spread myself to please others, the more I make everyone unhappy. I try to love unconditionally, but seldom do I get a response in kind when I need it. When I am weak and cannot perform as a trained seal, people snap and snarl at me as though I am something or someone to be tolerated. If I cannot rise above my weakness, using all of the tools available to me, then 'they' are screwed.
Weather: Cold, sun shining through clouded skies and a bit windy
Sleep: Have slept very well and consistently for a 'whole' year now.
Mood: Been coasting on mild depression for a few months, but I will take that over severe depression, irritability and unexpected highs and lows any day
Plans: After work relax at mom's or go straight home and watch a movie
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Thanks for being there. I don't know about you, but it's not an easy subject to talk about with my husband. I am hopeful that our open discussions will support the success of my treatment.
It's wonderful to have you on the board.
Mercy
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I am taking the following medicines: Levothyroxine .137 mg for treatment of hypothyroidism; Lamictal 300 mg; and, Seroquel 300 mg for treatment of depression, mania and most importantly psychosis. I understand from my reading here that I should expect the Seroquel dosage to increase to 400 mg to treat mania, and over 400 mg to treat psychosis so long as I can tolerate the sedation with each dosage increase. I understand that Seroquel or any anti-psychotic should not be prescribed for long-term use.
My psychiatrist recommends that I use on Seroquel (or Risperdal) daily for the rest of my life to treat and/or prevent recurring psychosis. What I have read here contradicts my psychiatrist's recommendation to use anti-psychotics long term.
How long should a doctor recommend that I use an anti-psychotic for recurring psychosis? Do all patients who take anti-psychotics, eventually over the course of their treatment, experience some or all of the side effects? What are the medications that are used to treat the side-effects? Is it better to continue to take an anti-psychotic (for psychosis) and take medicines to treat the side effects, or discontinue the anti-psychotic altogether when side effects occur? Are there any other medicines that treat or prevent psychosis that are not anti-psychotics ?
Also, I read that doctors overly use the Lamictal/Seroquel combination in older bipolar patients because they are more prone to aging health concerns. In your practice, what medicines do you prescribe for older bipolar patients, specifically, patients who have never been treated with Lithium or Depakote?
Thank you so much,
Mercy
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I am taking the following medicines: Levothyroxine .137 mg for treatment of hypothyroidism; Lamictal 300 mg; and, Seroquel 300 mg for treatment of depression, mania and most importantly psychosis. I understand from my reading here that I should expect the Seroquel dosage to increase to 400 mg to treat mania, and over 400 mg to treat psychosis so long as I can tolerate the sedation with each dosage increase. I understand that Seroquel or any anti-psychotic should not be prescribed for long-term use.
My psychiatrist recommends that I use on Seroquel (or Risperdal) daily for the rest of my life to treat and/or prevent recurring psychosis. What I have read here contradicts my psychiatrist's recommendation to use anti-psychotics long term.
How long should a doctor recommend that I use an anti-psychotic for recurring psychosis? Do all patients who take anti-psychotics, eventually over the course of their treatment, experience some or all of the side effects? What are the medications that are used to treat the side-effects? Is it better to continue to take an anti-psychotic (for psychosis) and take medicines to treat the side effects, or discontinue the anti-psychotic altogether when side effects occur? Are there any other medicines that treat or prevent psychosis?
Also, I read that psychiatrists overly use the Lamictal/Seroquel combination in older bipolar patients because they are more prone to aging health concerns. In your practice, what medicines do you prescribe for older bipolar patients, specifically, patients who have never been treated with Lithium or Depakote?
Thank you so much!
Mercy
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Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas! We Texans are having a white Christmas this year and it is beautiful to watch from inside our warm cozy home. Hope everyone enjoys the day with family and friends.
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THAT SAID ... Mercy Hun and Kitty throw sticky honey on Cookie bunny"026here comes MonkeyBee "026 Cookie covers up her big fanny with grandma's panties. Whose side are you on MonkeyBeeeee? buzzzzzzhehehehehe
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