New Meds

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011

Hey there everyone! Just an update on how things have been going since I came back from the mental health unit. While I was there, I was put back on my mood stabilizer. The doctor also added an anti-psychotic med for the anxiety I've experienced since I was in junior High. The first 5 days I took the anti-psychotic I was okay, but the last 2 days on that med I started becoming alarmingly hyper sensitive to everything, especially touch, certain sounds & light. I also became more & more agitated. I had the AMMP read the prescription drug info sheet from the pharmacy & he determined that these 2 drugs have been shown to have strong adverse interactions with each other. I was so agitated on Sunday evening that he though he might need to have me admitted again. I called my doctor the next day & I was switched to a different anti-psychotic med. So far no jitters or increased agitation and last night I slept solidly from 11 pm to 8:30 am. I still have swiss cheese brain, but I hope that will decrease when my body gets used to being on my meds again. I'm still having some troubles staying on a set daily routine, but that will come. I had my FMLA extended for an additional 2 weeks so I can fully recover. Luckily I have Short-Term Disability through my employer, so that will provide us with some income.

Our pastor came for a visit today, it was nice to see him & give him an update on what's been happening. I also had a discussion with our parish nurse about County resources for therapy, support groups, etc. I'm on the prayer list at our church, so we know there are a lot of people giving support.
I went to the chiropractor today for the first time in over 2 years. My body was so tense that my chiropractor had to adjust everything from the top of my neck down to my hips. I feel so much more relaxed! I also made an appointment for Thurs. to have a massage therapist come into our home for an hour long session.
That's all for tonight, time for Music Momma & the AMMP to hit the sack & get ready to face a brand new day tomorrow!