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Originally Posted by Dmom3005
Kay
I want to thank you for keeping the updates so specific. There is no way you could have known because I haven't posted it yet. That it is helping me
help my son Dan because he was just put on Seroquel about 2 or 3 months
ago. And even though we all know how important it is to stay on it once prescribed. He thought he was better and quit taking it.
But something happened and he went back on. And started keeping his appointments with his psychologist also. I could always tell when a medicine was working or not. I can also tell when he is maniac, and when he is at a good
level. As of now I know for a fact his level isn't right. But it takes time
to be raised.
So listening and seeing what you write. Has helped me so much. He lives
right next door. And luckily his gf is the one that monitors and watches his
medicines the most. But when he is maniac I'm one of the first that knows its going on.
He isn't one to text much. But when he is its a maniac sign. Even to the
extent one night. My husband wanted to know what was wrong with him. He had been texting and texting him also.
Donnan   |
I'm glad that my posts are helping, but I've been considering stopping.
Seroquel works very quickly for me. When I take a 50mg prn (as needed) dose, it usually only takes 45minutes to an hour for it to work. But it does take time to figure out the right maintenance dose, and if I'm any proof, the right dose to bring someone down once they are manic/hypomanic, too.
It's been helpful in managing my paranoia and anxiety.
Dan's lucky to have you so close since you can easily recognize when he's manic. Since I've stopped drinking it's a lot harder for my husband to tell when I'm hypomanic unless I start scrubbing the walls, etc. To be honest, I do hide things when I can.
I'm glad that he's started to become compliant again, no matter what the reason. It must give you peace of mind to know that he'll be safer.
Steve has been a great help to me because of his years of experience on Seroquel.
Kay