Just one day left before we leave for Hershey and I am so excited!<\/p>\n
For those of you who asked, yes, the agitation of yesterday was directly related to coming off of the Zyprexa. I had to leave work early to go home and take one. Apparently, the mixed state is something lurking just beneath the surface and I need the Zyprexa to keep it at bay. I have been feeling like I’m riding the edge of an episode and apparently I was right. I’m still uncertain about why that mixed state is a constant. I believe that it has to do with the Abilify and think I’ll have to have that argument with the psychiatrist again. I never entered a mixed state at all until I came up on the Abilify. And now it seems to be right there, just waiting. Abilify may be this fabulous, next generation drug for bi-polar disorder, but there’s nothing that says it will work for everyone!<\/p>\n
I’m much better today, being back on the Zyprexa. Being off of it didn’t fix the vision issues, so that could be related to the Abilify, as well. I think I’ll be saying “Adios!” to that medication when I next see the psychiatrist. As for side effects, I’m trying not to look at any of that information. I’m way too open to suggestion. So, that’s Terry’s job. He looks up the side effects when we’re not sure what’s causing one issue or another. Fortunately, it’s only been the eyesight so far. I’m trying to take the side effects with a grain of salt. After all, I’d rather be fat (or blind) and happy. Hopefully not famous last words. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
But, back to the exciting stuff. HERSHEY! I’ll be meeting up with Cathy and Suz, at the very least. I haven’t decided whether or not to bring any trade items with me, in the hopes of getting rid of some of my excess stash. Any opinions? I’ll also be meeting with Sandie Vanosdall. We’re working through some spots with the model I have currently, so we’ll have a chat about what to do. I’m also hoping that someone will show me how to do punch needle. I’ve resisted the urge so far, but I had a talented punch needle designer approach me about adding her designs to OSL, so I feel like I need to investigate it as an option. Even if I don’t stick to it as a long-term craft. Because goodness only knows I have more than enough crafts in my life! \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Just one day left before we leave for Hershey and I am so excited! For those of you who asked, yes, the agitation of yesterday was directly related to coming off of the Zyprexa. I had to leave work early … Continue reading