Oscillation between two mind sets

Hey @creative_writer ,

'Bad decision'? I'm interested to hear a little more? Or do you mean a way to cope?

What's happening on your end?

Would it be possible to speak to your doctor to review your current med @creative_writer ? Maybe your PRN DOES need to be part of your regular meds for a time.

In the past, there were times when I really thought I needed PRNs, however, because of staged dispensing, I was only given 3 per week. I had to use these wisely to ensure I had them for when I most needed them. Over time, I found other ways to cope instead.

It's best to speak to your doc about it.

@tyme, I reckon the agitation started building up end of last year and got worse around mid Jan. I wonder if part of it is seasonal. More light=agitation and migraines. Less sleep=agitation and migraines. But I’m not really looking forward to winter either with darker days. My mood is often triggered by circadian rhythm. I suppose, there is room for improvement. When I was on holidays things got worse without the regular routine, there might be ways to minimise triggers. Like carrying small snacks, more water and electrolytes. Trying to take meds consistently at the same time at night to the best of my ability.

I won’t have issues with assessing PRN, since my PRN is an extra dose of antipsychotics which I take daily anyways. Sorry I’ve been heightened lately on the forums, it’s a lot worse when agitation meets depression. It feels out of control experience both hypomanic and depressive symptoms simultaneously. I know the meds have probably helped, I don’t want to think about where I would be otherwise, probably in a very bad mixed episode for a significant period of time. At least I feel symptoms fading with meds. The agitation does keep coming back though, but at least I’m not heightened 24/7 every day

Fair enough. But meds changes may be for a certain period of time. Definitely worth while speak to your doctor @creative_writer

I hope things improve for you

I think the society and generation we live in is actually breeding busy minds. @creative_writer You are human. We all feel this way at one time or another and it's not easy.

I'm not going to lie - this week has been one of my longest and hardest weeks for a long time. Seeing to so many high-level things can be draining. It was a week bordering healthy challenge and stress. In other words, any small thing may have caused me to tip over to stress mode. (Just a note, it's factors outside SANE) SANE is my comfort, especially these forums.

Yet I'm not angry or upset with things. It's just what it is. I'm just being very mindful of my own needs right now so that I can maintain a healthy balance. If you know what I mean.

Very hot here yesterday @creative_writer Reached 39 where I work so the kids were drained after lunch. Luckily we have air conditioning so they came inside to a freezer lol

Really glad the week is over - still gaining strength from illness last week and a whole week has certainly not been good on my back.