My Mosaic

Trialling a sleeping tablet @tyme but it’s only a short term med I think. And has a whole list of pretty horrible side effects, so fingers crossed I don’t have any of them!

I currently take the same antipsychotic I took many moons ago when I struggled with my mh. And was on a pretty high dose. I slept great! My pdoc seems to not want to increase the dose now.

@Bow

It is such a hard decision, especially since you have got so much happening in your life at the moment. No doubt the decision will be a hard one and either way we will be here to support you ❤️

I hope the new meds can help you hon, and can be the change that you need.

Please look after yourself, we are here for you through thick and thin 💕

It does sound like you have a lot of contend with @Bow . For me, a short term (1-3) day admission was a real circuit breaker. I didn't come out 'healed', but I came out ready to start again (if you know what I mean).

Somehow, I know a longer term admission wouldn't have helped. So the short term was really just a reset for me.

Yes @tyme a short term admission for a few days could be a good circuit breaker- my psychologist keeps reminding me of that, as long as I can keep eating and I stay in control.

I think a lot of people are concerned, given my history last year with 3 very serious attempts and how close I have come in recent weeks, they all want me in hospital 😩

Thank you @Snowie , I know that you understand

Consider it @Bow - weigh it up and do what's right for you and your family. We are with you on whatever decision you make.

Thanks @tyme ill see how these meds go and what the long term plan will be.

do you ever worry about starting a new med at night?? Like what if you have a serious side effect or reaction to it and you are asleep and don’t know it?? Guess it would solve all my problems then eh

I don't normally have any issues with starting a med at night, esp if it is a sleep one! @Bow - if anything, I'd be hanging out for it!

Maybe your thoughts are running a million miles per hour?

Oh I’ve been hanging out for it all afternoon and I’ve been extra tired today too @tyme

you know something else, since mum now knows where I’m really at, I don’t really have to mask up! No more pretending I’m ok. It feels like such a relief.

my thoughts are running a fair bit wild tonight. Lots going on around in there. But have had my meds and hopefully sleep will find me soon

Hope you get some rest @Bow 😴 I'm tired now too!