My doctor lower my serquel dosage. I have been on the lower dosage for awhile. I was hoping that I could get to real low dosage because it makes me so hungry. But my I have been having problems. I am starting to see things again. Insects and mice. I know there not there because they go away. I hate this!!!!! My therapist had me write a note to my doctor which I know is a good idea. But I feel like such a failure. I want to get better and not have to take so much med's. When I feel this way my voice's start acting out wanting me to c*t. I won't give into them. Thanks for listening.
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Seeing Things
12/23/07 6:21am
12/27/07 3:56pm
Hey Karen,
Your comment about being hungry and maybe gaining weight hits home with me. I have gained weight I can't seem to lose, and I wonder if it's related to my medication or my thyroid.
I haven't yet read the other comments posted re: Seeing Things, however, I wanted to jump in and say that the thing jumping out at me is that you feel like a failure. Schizophrenia is not a personal weakness or something you can control.
The medication keeps our feelings and thoughts in sync and at bay. Everyone's chemical composition in the brain is unique to that person. So please, please you are YOU, a likable and lovable person, even with the schizophrenia.
You have done so much and have a lot to be proud of. This I'm sure has come even through a great struggle.
Karen, I hope you understand that I'm rooting for you. The number of milligrams in a dose only matters in that you find the magic number that makes you, you and allows you to deal with the illness.
I am currently on a high dose of medication. Please, I urge you to stay on the dose your doctor prescribed.
You are a great person. Whatever happens, we're here for you.
Regards,
Chris
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My friendly advice to you is to be totally honest with your doctor. It is very important that he knows how you are doing on your medication. Perhaps he may want to try a new medication on you.
I am currently on 600 milligrams of Seroquel at bedtime and it works wonders for me. you must remember we all are different so medications work different for each of us.
As for the weight gain I want to offer you hope because I have managed to lose over 50 pounds in the last 2 years even while taking Seroquel. It was not easy but it can be done. The reason I mentioned the weight gain is because I want you to know that while Seroquel may have caused you to gain weight it is your decision to try to do something about the weight gain.
Please hang in there life can and will get better for you. Have A Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New year!
Thanks for commenting. I have written a note to my doctor. I should hear back from him by Thursday. He usualy gets right back to me. I am glad to hear you lost weight. I am working on that.
Karen