I don't think the office or maintenance is interested in pursuing the lock issue any further, and I don't know if I have the patience to follow up on it. At some point, my husband may force my hand though.


Pest control came this morning. I had to clean out under the bathroom and kitchen sinks, EMPTY ALL THE CABINETS in the kitchen (dishes and all), and move everything into the living room before they came. I had no idea how much crap I have. I went food shopping yesterday so there was even more to pack up.

Prior to their arrival I had to set the kitties up in the bedroom with food, water and- YUCK- a litter box. The poor things kept trying to break free

I was kind of hoping that after all that effort, I'd see, or they'd see, some evidence of bugs to make it all worthwhile, but that didn't happen. They said they didn't think we had roaches.

Since the cabinets are empty, this is the perfect opportunity to wipe down the shelves, but I have zero motivation or energy to do that. I'm exhausted from having to pack and move everything. I don't even want to think putting everything away.


I saw my pdoc yesterday.

Since my manic symptoms are gone, I just need to be treated for depression at this point. I can't take antidepressants, and a lot of other meds are out because of severe side effects, so she gave me a choice between adding low doses of either Zyprexa or lithium as an adjunct.

I really don't like the idea of being on two antipsychotics that cause major weight gain and sedation, so I was turned off by the Zyprexa…

I took 1800mg of lithium for years and experienced vision and neurological side effects (and severe acne in the last 6 mo or so taking it), and went through multiple bouts of toxicity, so that wasn't a particularly appealing option either…

But ultimately I ended up choosing the lithium because I'll only be taking 300mg vs. 1800mg a day, so there is a reduced risk of side effects, and the plan is only for short-term use. Lithium tends to work fairly quickly, so that's a bonus. My pdoc will be monitoring my levels closely, and I have my first blood draw Friday. But at the first sign of trouble, I will be stopping it. I'm particularly afraid it will effect my vision again.

I'm not happy to be adding anything. When you're on as many drugs as I am, it's hard to anticipate what a med change will do. I guess we'll see what happens…


I have so much to do, and all I really need right now is a nap