Day 7-10: Strattera I've been on 40mg all week, and I feel like shit. Is it the medication? I honestly have no idea, but I suspect that it's circumstantial. I'm on week five of Gil traveling. I don't miss him, but I do miss having another adult who parents our children -- not that he's … Continue reading Strattera Update — Days 7-10
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Day 4 & 5 Medication Update
So, I missed a day. Last night we had some friends over and got into a bottle of amazing red wine. I think I had one glass on an empty stomach and fell asleep on the couch. Big sigh.... Day 3 & 4 -- Strattera Update: Took 20mg in the morning yesterday and today. Yesterday, … Continue reading Day 4 & 5 Medication Update
Day 3 — Strattera Update
Day 3 -- Strattera 9:30: 25mg Strattera, Energy Shot Well, I wrote a somewhat lengthy post this morning and managed to delete the whole damn thing. Obviously, the meds are not working their magic quite yet. Overall, I feel good -- less nausea today, and best of all I slept well and woke up at … Continue reading Day 3 — Strattera Update
Day 2 — Back on Meds — Strattera
Day 2 -- Strattera 9:00am: 25mg Strattera, 1 energy drink I decided to wait a bit on the Adderall. I was tired and a little groggy yesterday, but my anxiety is already better. Most likely I'm experiencing a sort of placebo effect more than anything else, but I'll take it. Gil's out of town this … Continue reading Day 2 — Back on Meds — Strattera
Day 1 — Back on Meds
After a particularly scattered few weeks, I was able to get the receptionist to squeeze me in to my doctor's office this morning at 9:00 sharp. Betty, the nurse practitioner, who I adore took one look at me and my chart, sat down and put her hand on my jumpy knee to steady it. "Your … Continue reading Day 1 — Back on Meds
Highlights From Hell — I mean, Home
So much to post, so little focus. Bear with me. I've spent most of the week at Mamala's. I'll try to sum it up briefly. The following quote pretty much says all I can say at the moment about the trip and my relationship with my mom: "Honey, you really must look at the bright … Continue reading Highlights From Hell — I mean, Home
Prepare for the Crash
My therapist once told me that it would be a good idea to plan ahead for emotional tough times. This discussion was a long time ago, so I won't pretend to remember all the details, but I've put this somewhat odd concept into practice -- at least in certain areas. For example, I think I've … Continue reading Prepare for the Crash
More Big Stuff
I've had a week -- birthday parties, another visit from Mamala, more marriage strife, and a wretched cold. So, I'm eating walnuts, drinking wine, and doing my best to form coherent sentences. My husband is a financial idiot. Oh, he's smart, but I now know that when we were young sprouts existing in a passionate … Continue reading More Big Stuff
Bedtime is NOT for Wimps
For the first time since becoming a parent nearly five years ago, I'm making a radical decision about bedtime rituals with my children. I AM DONE. It hit me like a life-sized boulder as I was once again DREADING our nighttime routine while cleaning up the kitchen after dinner. Th emotions came hard and fast … Continue reading Bedtime is NOT for Wimps
Grief Happens 