Back, and in one piece

[crowdog66]

Turns out the doctor DID have some words of hope: "Increase your Risperidol dose to one-and-one-half tablets per day." This is only in effect until the third day of my period at the most (assuming the grip of the depression doesn't break before then), but it's more than I had going in. Apparently Risperidol is also occasionally prescribed for women with killer PMS, though my psych doc did suggest that since these mood swings have become more pronounced and severe in the last year or so, perhaps my GP should look into putting me on the Pill for a few months to see if that stabilizes them. In the meantime, I'm off Ipsos, AGAIN, this time until May 15th. Blah.

After the appointment, I decided to practice some opposite-to-emotion action and do something that would be hard to start, but would probably ultimately energize me AND get something practical accomplished. So I went to the nearest Safeway superstore and stocked up on over $200 worth of groceries. They'll be delivered tomorrow morning; I brought home just enough (pita bread, sliced meats, vine tomatoes, lettuce, soup, granola bars, and a frozen lasagna and frozen chicken pie) to ensure some choices for a good dinner when George wakes up later this evening.

Bonus #1: Because I bought over $75 worth of groceries, I got a coupon for a free grande beverage at the Starbucks located in the Safeway. Bonus #2: I ran into a couple of friends while shopping, then again as I was picking up my free coffee, and they offered me a ride home so I wouldn't have to bus in the rain. Thank you, Colin and Lenora!

I'm actually feeling considerably less like shit than when I left. Guess the DBT techniques actually work...

Comments

**Grins** Risperdol **hugs the meds**

[cockatiel-art.livejournal.com]

Risperdal helped me greatly with the Schizophrenia. It's my beeest friend in a plastic bottle (Besides Dr pepper **giggles**). I'm glad things are working otu well for you with The meds. I don't know what's wrong with my schizophrenia, as Seroquel is hating me.... Grr....

Re: **Grins** Risperdol **hugs the meds**

[metisbutterfly.livejournal.com]

Seroquel can be a tricky med. I have a client that's on it right now,basically her behaviour has calmed down but it hasn't stopped her issues (hallucinations/disorientation as a result of dementia progression). It is one of those hit or miss meds it seems.
Did you still want the info for the health action centre? There is also a great psychological service for free out of the UM. Email me privately (crownedwithacrescent@gmail.com) and i can give you the 411 if you want. I think it might be time for a med review for you, i'm not a doctor, but judging from what you're telling me/have told me i think some extra support wouldn't hurt, anyhow..