How Are You Feeling Right Now?

[LumberJack]

Some days I can't stand antipsychotics for all the side effects they've given me. I would say Vraylar was the worst of them for me.

But with Abilify: cravings/hunger, weight gain, restlessness, emotional blunting, impulsivity, compulsion, increased sexual desire, suicidal thoughts.

I'd say they're all evil, each in its own way.

Yeah those impulsivity and compulsive urges including hypersexuality are known with Abilify but I don't know of any others that have that risk. Your description of Abilify sounds a lot like what seroquel was like for me after a few months.

 

[Aurelia]

Yeah those impulsivity and compulsive urges including hypersexuality are known with Abilify but I don't know of any others that have that risk. Your description of Abilify sounds a lot like what seroquel was like for me after a few months.

I was on Seroquel also, but for less than a few months. Thank you for the warning with that one.

 

[AvidFan]

Disappointed and upset but not surprised. I changed doctor practice because the old one is so rubbish. The system said easily change your GP practice here, it will take 5 days. I filled in the forms, pressed submit. I was mindful I could end up in some kind of admin/limbo hell because that is just what happens to me. Today was day 5 so I decided to take charge and chase things up. After an hour of dread I called the new GP practice and explained the situation. Oh nothing we can do, if you haven't got a text saying the transfer has gone through. It takes about 2 weeks. So what do I do if I need help in that time? You'll have to go back to your old GP - who refuse to give me an appointment.

NHS 111 says book an appointment with your GP.

This system is absolutely mind-boggingly rubbish. I'll just let things get worse until eventually I have to go to A&E. I really wish I could just die from it or get a terminal diagnosis so I can euthanize myself or at least stop working and claim my insurance to die in peace.

 

[may71]

Sending hugs to anyone who would like hugs

 

[CBunny9]

Tbh I’m feeling a little relieved rn. I haven’t visited this site probably in a decade and I’m so happy to see it’s still here and that there are familiar usernames around

In general lately I’ve been struggling though.

 

[may71]

Hello and welcome back CBunny

In general lately I’ve been struggling though

I'm sorry you've been struggling. You're welcome to say more about it if you'd like to.

 

[CBunny9]

@may71 Thank you. Unfortunately in December, just before Christmas, I had to say goodbye to my first and only cat ever who I adopted as a four month old kitten. He was my whole entire life for 14 years, he was my baby, and it’s really left a huge hole in my heart and my soul. I miss him so much. I’ve never experience grief before. What a bitch.

 

[DarkNightshade]

Difficult day, especially the afternoon. I've been in contact with my psychiatrist, wondering if I need to take a medical leave or not. I eventually decided against it. I'll be pushing through this week; hopefully this will be okay. I'll reevaluate by the end of the week.

 

[AvidFan]

I got a text from the new doctors saying I am now registered with them - just before closing time. All they want me to do now is go in to use their grimy machine to provide a blood pressure reading - I have 3 years of daily blood pressure readings from my own machine taken in ideal conditions.... 111/76 is typical - goes up at the doctors - 144/92 or something - last time I had it done I'd just run there.... that was 10 years ago.

 

[AvidFan]

At least I can now submit the triage form to the new doctors - and see whether their reviews are worth the pixels they're displayed in.

 

[may71]

He was my whole entire life for 14 years, he was my baby

I'm sorry you lost your baby. It sounds like you gave him a long and happy cat life with a lot of love. It's the best thing a cat can have.

 

[1964dodge]

Hi Mike. Good to see you here.have a good day.

thank you and i hope today is a good day for you

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

Everything feels boring on Abilify. And too difficult to bother with.

how have you been doing @Aurelia ?

mike,....

 

[1964dodge]

Feeling down so had a peanut butter milkshake.

 

[Aurelia]

how have you been doing @Aurelia ?

mike,....

I'm pretty well, thank you for asking. How are you feeling today?

 

[1964dodge]

I've got thrush (at least I'm pretty sure I do). It is awful!

Will call doctor in the morning. What other weird thing can happen lol

i hope you recover soon

mike,,....

 

[1964dodge]

Not good at all.

i hope you feel better soon

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

I'm pretty well, thank you for asking. How are you feeling today?

actually i'm having a good day thank you for asking

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

Tbh I’m feeling a little relieved rn. I haven’t visited this site probably in a decade and I’m so happy to see it’s still here and that there are familiar usernames around

In general lately I’ve been struggling though.

i hope things improve for you soon

mike....

 

[1964dodge]

@may71 Thank you. Unfortunately in December, just before Christmas, I had to say goodbye to my first and only cat ever who I adopted as a four month old kitten. He was my whole entire life for 14 years, he was my baby, and it’s really left a huge hole in my heart and my soul. I miss him so much. I’ve never experience grief before. What a bitch.

i'm sorry for your loss

mike....