Last night I started my new dosage of my seroquel decrease. I'm a little nervous but excited at the same time. I won't know how I can do in less medication unless I try. And if I start to fall I know I can call people right away before things get worse Thank you Mariska … Continue reading Medication Change Part 2
Sunday Funday – County Park Style
My husband and I decided to spend this hot summer Sunday at the county park! It was a great day of self care!!! I even spotted a butterfly! It's so nice to just sit back and enjoy life! Hope you enjoy the pictures from our day!
Got Meds? Medication Change Update
I saw my psych med person earlier this week. I told her how I feel I've been overly medicated and was finally honest about how much I was really sleeping because of my medication cocktail. I also told her how amazing it is to feel slightly human again. It's hard to explain the foggy/groggy feeling … Continue reading Got Meds? Medication Change Update
Butterfly Notes
This week in my support group we were asked to pick butterflies that we felt described us. I picked the word Fearless because that describes me well. I also picked the words Deserving, Good and Worthy. I am slowly realizing my worth. I'm working on taking "bad" out of my vocabulary. And I am starting … Continue reading Butterfly Notes
Being Fearless Means Busting Down Those Walls Of Fear
“Being fearless means busting down those walls of fear and being who you are, not who someone else thinks you are. People like to put others in a box and tell them what they can and cannot do or who they can and cannot be. No one can tell you who you are and what … Continue reading Being Fearless Means Busting Down Those Walls Of Fear
Medication Change Update
Hey guys! Thought I’d give a little update on my medication situation. I’ve been on a slightly lower dosage of the seroquel and wow - what a difference! The drowsy, hung over feeling is pretty much gone, however that means I don’t sleep as well at night because the drug doesn’t complete knock me out. … Continue reading Medication Change Update
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
I've gained a lot of weight (medication, slowing metabolism, bad habits) and I've struggled with accepting it. It's so easy to let my disordered thoughts take over. I've slowly been getting used to it and being OK with it. Now I'm starting to embrace it! To even love myself. I realize that it's not the … Continue reading Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Video Update: Medication Changes
Check out my new Vlog post! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2conNFHLvQ4
Purpose For The Pain
I have known for a long time that all my pain had a purpose. That I have gone through everything I have so that I could learn to use it to help others. I have known that this is my calling in life for a long time now. I have blogged in the past about … Continue reading Purpose For The Pain
Dear Future Katie – Letter To Get Me Through Future Tough Times
Dear Future Katie: Here's a few things I want you to know... You struggle with mental health conditions. This is something you will have to deal with for the rest of your life. But always remember: Hard times comes and they go. You have lived this countless times and come through them each and every … Continue reading Dear Future Katie – Letter To Get Me Through Future Tough Times
