Hello Penny,

I'm very forgetful. I have just changed meds and I have a very stressful life. I don't know if I was any help. Hugs.

Sometimes it can be needing a adjustment to your meds a increase or sometimes even a decrease. We had to experiment with different doses on both my meds one went back down to original and my other increased and it was great. Stressful situations can also play a major part despite everything. My first month every single day was a battle w/ my mental health. It was very overwhelming. I had to adjust my meds a few times for me personally and then I was able to better work on being able to rationalize to start practicing how to handle stress. Marie this is part of it and it is a battle but, each step in it you become stronger and stronger. Track your moods each day to see if you notice patterns. Talk w/ your doctor. When I am deep in it mood tracking really helps. I really like this one because it is aimed for tracking bipolar. it can help you identify factors that may affect your mood. I hope I was able to help a little bit & let you know there are a lot of options to work with and things that can be adjusted to help you feel better. Trials and error but, all worth it in the end. You got this! You are gonna figure this out and nip it in the butt. I think you have a feeling it may be meds so maybe explore it and start there.

https://emoodtracker.com/

Thank you for the advice I have tried many different meds and dosages . The only one that works well is lithium but I am already so fat from seroquil that I don’t want to go back on lithium but I might not have a choice . This fight is exhausting.

Welcome back Penny...... Big hug sweetie.... I find the Fall hard.... I really dip in the Fall although I love the weather..... Getting darker and forward to winter seems to affect me more than any other time of year.... xo

Thank you I also find the fall a trigger for me . It’s my favorite season but so many things happened in the fall that it makes it difficult to cope. I actually like the darkness that comes with fall . I feel so stressed when it’s sunny and hot and we just moved to a place that doesn’t really get any seasons except summer. When I was on lithium a few yrs ago it was actually the best medicine I was on . I felt better after just a few days . But for some reason I am hesitating going back on it. But I think if this continues I won’t have a choice. It feels so good to get some support I have been feeling so lost and I used to spend so much time here . I have always felt better when reaching out and getting or giving support. I am going to try to make this a daily thing for me . Thanks SuncloudJd .

Beginning of October is when my stability starts to waver and I find myself having to deal with my Mental Health more than usual. Unfortunately a Surgery I had last week and some medication changes that may force, is making things a little more interesting already....we'll figure it out.

I have meds that I add from October - April to keep things in check. I've learned over the last 11 years to watch my moods, learn my Triggers and its gotten me to a point where my Pdoc and I know when certain meds have to be added in.

You might want to talk with your Pdoc about your medications, and see if maybe the Season changing into Fall/Winter is causing your issues, if so your meds might need a tweak.

Take care,

Kat

Thank you I appreciate your advice. I will do that when I see my doctor . Hugs

Sending hugs. Yep, sometimes I feel like I have to accurately focus my attention on just mental health….ive tried to start looking at it though as overall wellness, because it impacts our physical health too.
Seroquel weight is tough. Ive learned to so the best I can, accept it as being the best solution at this time and try to eat sensibly as best I can and go for walks. Wish I were skinnier and beautiful but I’m grateful for stability at the end of the day. Hugs.

Yes I agree . Alive and fat , that’s my motto lol

It's can be a daily struggle for me as well. Somedays better than others. Meds for me are a balancing act. I don't like the zombie feeling at times. I can't escape managing my mental health issues for one reason or another.

Not all the time but at this time of year, yes.