tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3852422397272068136.post1394294673844749906..comments2023-12-26T17:10:25.915-06:00Comments on Muddling through Mayhem: Things I learned from the internetmarythemomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205319256573120866noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3852422397272068136.post-11402728858036800212010-07-03T20:47:13.092-05:002010-07-03T20:47:13.092-05:00When I was in rehab they gave us all a low dose of...When I was in rehab they gave us all a low dose of seroquel to help sleep (it was well below the threshold of treating bipolar, etc) because they couldn't take the chance of giving us something we could abuse. I stayed on it for about 2 years afterward and I gained a lot of weight. I finally had to switch to 5mg sinequan instead because it was affecting my health so poorly. It makes me frustrated to see that they recently came out with an extended release seroquel because I know it's so damaging to people as far as weight gain and cholesterol. <br /><br />I have to say though, the low doses are excellent for sleep and I'm not worried about using it recreationally or becoming dependent. <br /><br />Also, as I'm sure you understand, you shouldn't let another person's bad experience with a drug affect your decision to use said drug. Each of us is different and what doesn't help one of us could be a miracle for another. <br /><br />(sorry that was so long)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260044140161891802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3852422397272068136.post-7987560909959870642010-07-03T08:47:51.106-05:002010-07-03T08:47:51.106-05:00thanks for the links. I am just catching up on my ...thanks for the links. I am just catching up on my reading as things have been so busy here! I hear you on the allergy issue too and I didi not know that about the meds, good to know thought.stellarparenting.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975942737904876508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3852422397272068136.post-41313222540649610632010-07-02T15:00:34.163-05:002010-07-02T15:00:34.163-05:00The not my fault say has been a big part of my lif...The not my fault say has been a big part of my life this week to after reading the same post..... we have big food issues in our house to... they are due to food being with held from my step children in their early life.... but its not our fault its our challenge .... Im sticking with this and saying day in day out....Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316903237522668605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3852422397272068136.post-39114319600691908012010-07-02T14:56:16.270-05:002010-07-02T14:56:16.270-05:00Princess is on a very small dose of Abilify. She&#...Princess is on a very small dose of Abilify. She's not bipolar, but the psych recommended it to help with some of her behaviors. He warned us about the food thing, and it was definitely noticeable. We're pretty restrictive about when/where/what eating happens, but ours are younger. Complex carbs and protein help. When I added the option of a piece of fruit between every meal, it helped with *some* of her panic about food, but she still hovers during every food prep to make sure she is first and gets the biggest (or at least gets fed and doesn't get the smallest because I've done that sooooo many times. Or never). But even still, she's a "normal" weight, but just barely. I'll probably always have to keep a close eye.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11619612090329550267noreply@blogger.com