Greetings friends, my apologies for not updating sooner. Yes, the new medication (Solian) is working well - reducing the hair pulling and binge impulses, definitely reduced anger, and I am sleeping a lot better. It's a low dose but a good 'un! I see Dr A on Wednesday, after his month in Europe, and will be happy to report that things are fairly good. Certainly better than a couple of weeks ago.
My friend Michelle and I have our plans to move out together well underway. Sometime between now and February we'll be sharing a small house or a duplex/unit (I think y'all in the US call it a condo, like an apartment but bigger and usually with ground floor access?). We've seen a couple of places, and have narrowed down our search to a few key suburbs - all of which are closer to work than here. I am completely OVER the 1.5 - 2 hr bus trip each way. We looked at a place on Friday that was 10 mins walk away from work but sadly it had no bathtub and was suffering from a semi-permanent mould invasion. Ugh. I am so excited about living with Michelle, who is my closest friend and someone I can be honest with. She has been staying here on and off over the last few weeks and the more time I spend with her the more I am convinced that rooming together makes great sense financially as well as emotionally. Now we just have to find somewhere!
I start a three week course tomorrow on Flower Essences and herbal remedies, which is something my mom and I are interested in. It'll be nice to do the course with her, and I am also booked into a goal setting course next month. Hopefully I will still feel well enough to do the course by then...the problem with feeling well is that sometimes I commit myself to things that I end up regretting!
So far, the only side effect I've felt from the Solian is a dry mouth, and the fact that I'm slightly drowsy - but as I take it before bed anyway, that's no biggie. I'm finding that slightly numb effect to be welcome, even though mentally I struggle with the idea of blunting and how it detaches me from my necessary emotions of anger, frustrations, etc. I think that for the next few months, to find accommodation for next year and to finish my two courses as well as complete the semester at work, I need all the help I can get. Dr A says the ultimate goal is to reduce or stop medication completely, but it may take years to get there. I am so impatient, want everything now now now now now haha!! But I am trying to look at this as an investment, and will take the anti-psychotic while it helps.
Spending time with my friends and family has kept me away from my virtual world, and I MISS YOU ALL! Hope to catch up soon.
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Lil, you have been very busy with some very positive things to do and look forward to! Glad the meds are doing good for you. You have a lot to look forward to, the move, the class with your mom etc. Very positive indeed. Blessings dear one and hugs....
Wow, this is exciting! I hope you guys find a nice place. I'm happy for you that you will have someone to share with. Good for you Lil-- you just keep on moving up.
You're moving out? Excellent! This is a HUGE step, I know! Good for you. I am so proud of you, Lil. You are doing so well and continually making healthy choices that move you forward in life. A goal-setting course sounds like a cool idea, too! Go you! I'm so happy for you!
Dry mouth sucks, doesn't it? I often am awoken in the middle of the night by my dry mouth - it's terrible. I drink A LOT of water, and keep a water bottle at my bedside.
yay for such a positive post! Moving out plans sound exciting as well. x
Glad to hear that the meds are working. Solian sounds a lot like Seroquel. I take Seroquel, and it is quite sedating and makes me feel pretty numb.
It's also great that you found someone you can move in together with.
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