No, I haven't been ecstatically happy-don't worry, you haven't missed much! But there is some news on the medication front. I am off of Wellbutrin and on Seroquel.
It was a relatively smooth transition, especially compared to my past medication experiments. The new Seroquel does pack quite a sleepy punch, which is especially dangerous for me as a wannabe hibernater.
On the bright side, while I might be sleeping in too much I have been more active and even able to go on some walks.
Yes. Walks are a noteworthy step for me. Pun intended. Ha.
Even though I've made the switch medication-wise, it will be a few weeks before I will be able to tell if Seroquel helps or hurts or doesn't do much for me. For the time being I'm just grateful this transition period didn't lead to another suicidal episode or ride in a cop car.
So I'm just taking it easy and trying to be nice to myself. The therapist gave me some affirmations that I've been trying to say out loud each day. We're focusing on building a belief system for me, at least that's the best way to describe it. I basically said, "I need a reason to live," and we're working on making my mind a friendlier place. It's hard to wrap my mind around!
I value myself.
I love myself.
I know what I stand for.
I know what I do not stand for.
