Change Sucks.

Oh hun, change makes me go into the same states, whether I'm on meds or not. They never seem to be a high enough dose to curb my episodes when I'm under stress and change causes COPIOUS amounts of stress for me. Have you tried walking or some kind of exercise? That usually helps me get SOME energy out and let me think clearly for at least a little bit. Hope your day gets better!

Lindz

I went for a walk aroun the block. I haven't taken a walk for almost a year. My son couldn't keep up or walk in a straight line, so it was a fiasco. He did really well and it was fun. I feel more centered now and am working on my to-do list.

I think I need to do this everyday, but I need a virtual walking buddy. Anyone?

Responsibilities of virtual walker / exercise buddy. Report your attempts, successes, failures. Listen to mine. Mutual encouragement.

I called into my Dr. and he TRIPLED my dose of Seroquel. I am prepared to be a zombie for a few days. I had better get cleaning done today, lol.

The living room and bedrooms are clean. I'm crabby as all get out, so my son is playing sidewalk chalk on the driveway. (Thank God for a safe neighborhood and good weather!)

I'm going to tackle either the kitchen or bathroom next. Bathroom should be faster and easier. I can take a much-needed shower after I scrape off the worst of the dog hair. And my son is due for a nap so I can have him inside and out of my hair. That just leaves the kitchen (not too bad), the pile at the bottom of the stairs (I do intend to box it and deal with it later), and a valance to make.

Leftovers for dinner.... whew!

I guess that is really 4 NECESSARY projects. If I take a break in between each, I have time to get them all done. And maybe take another walk around the block before or right after dinner.

If time allows, I want to take down and press the new curtains and vacuum the living room right before I go to sleep.

That will cover the the messy tracks of my hypomania and my fiance won't be angry about mess when he gets home. He might be a little stressed about the changes (he doesn't handle change well), BUT:

1) He knew I was going to put up new curtains in the living room. The old ones came with the house and were hideous.

2) I've been pressing for a new end table, but we both like some features (size, height, shelf) of the old ugly one we have. A fresh coat of paint makes it seriously cute. I don't think he will mind. I used what I have to make something I really want. Money saved + happy me.

3) We've been staying touch by phone and email. He already knows about the curtains. I just sent another email telling him about the hypomania, getting my meds changed and warned him I made other changes in the living room.

So if I get my butt off of this forum quickly and get moving at a reasonable calm pace, it should be OK.

Thank you for the support Sandy. You are right on. And a restaurant sounds great, but I'd better eat up the restaurant leftovers in the fridge first! lol

I know, I know. I can't believe I did that!! It was one can of Pepsi. We keep it around because I HATE Pepsi and "won't" drink it. Which is why I'm more surprised I had it. I was so high that the caffiene didn't make me FEEL higher, although I know it was a BAD choice that did not help me get back to normal.

I'm on the higher dose of Seroquel XR this morning and I'm not quite sure how I feel. Definitely not hypomanic, thank god. Maybe a little woozy?

When I started Serquel XR, I had a harder time waking up in the morning. Maybe that is all it is.

I know, Crabby is such a load to bear. I snapped at my kids too. They turned out fine, although I worried about that all the time.
Are you doing the Flylady self-care routine? Music?
Are you raising rabbits for your food?
On the light side, I can't help but wonder what your fiance noticed that made him say, It must have been crazy around here, lol.
So your meds have been changed, it should help. Remember, this too shall pass.
Thinking about you
Sandy

Whoa, the place must look fabulous. Congratulations on getting ALL that done. No wonder you're exhausted. Get some sleep, nighty night

Yeah, I know what you mean. They like it when you add your touch tho. Quite a different style, camp-taxidermy, than you had before, LOL
Peanut butter cookies, yum. Are you eating them? However do you bake without milk and sugar? I cooked some organic canned pumpkin, evap skim milk, eggs, sugar blend (worst of both worlds, sugar and artif sweeterner) those wonderful spices, cinnamon, cloves, & nutmeg, calling it a fruit dessert, or is it vegetable? Forget It was scrump tilli licious, and all gone.
Why don't you have a chicken for eggs? Would not be able to eat rabbit. How often do you have it? What do you do with the wool? You're such an interesting woman, Tort.
Sandy

I can't have chickens here. :( If we move out of city limits, I can have chickens. We are literally like 200 feet from the city limit. My fiance will never budge on that. But we were looking at a property that had a tiny outbuilding close to the house and a larger one away from the house and he commented that the small one could be a chicken coop. And he knows I'm dying to have goats too. :)

The wool is in a bucket waiting for a day to card it out. Which might be today. My dog ate my drop sprindle, so I need to get a new one. I have a friend that makes them.

I have a rabbit thawed out in the frige for dinner. Yummy! :D

Let's meet in the chat room sometime and exchange emails and/or facebook. OK?