Chris,

Read the second to last page of that article. The 'considered safe' claim is just that. Your mileage may vary.

I don't see where you have answered about what your evening routine is long before trying to sleep. That routine makes a huge difference to me as I try to get to sleep.

Mark,

Fascinating article.

My worry about some of the meds is it can be a crap shoot as to whether it works for you or makes you worse. I just don't want the gamble. I am thankful that I am well enough despite all the stuff to have a choice, others are much worse than I and need all the help they can get. I don't know if I am being naive or not.

My routine for sleep starts when I wake up. I work real hard at dispelling worry and any thoughts that do not pertain to what has to be done today and planning for tomorrow. That is a difficult vital chore.

My wife and I watch some tv together while she massages my head which really helps relieve anxiety


My biggest weapon is the scripture. They are my brain break during the day and the last thing I read before lights out. Really helps me get my focus and gives me something to ponder.

Bud

Could you please tell me in other words what you mean by that?

It looks like seroquel is the go to drug for me. My doctor and psychologist think that I developed a psychosis(the problem that I just can't let go) and bipolar disorder because of my concussion. The seroquel helps with all those things and I can finally sleep again.

What worries me really are the negative comments about it. I would take a low dose of 100 mg

This is the first time you've mentioned having diagnoses of Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis.
Is this new?

Now it is understandable as to why the psych prescribed the Seroquel. Previously, you only said you had depression issues.

Your concussion is not your primary issue.

With this new information, please disregard any of my previous posts.

Please disregard any of my posts as well.

It is the firstt time somebody told me that I have this. It was actually my psychologist who analysed my condition and came to this result. I probably have this since several months. The bipolar disorder occurs just very occasionally and the psychosis is not a full one(hard to describe the explaination of my psychologist)My doctor does not talk a lot and keeps giving me pills.

If your doctor is prescribing anti-psychotics but was not willing to give you this diagnosis earlier, I suggest you find someone who is a better communicator.

When did your doctor tell you 'bi-polar and psychotic' ?

Bi-polar is by its definition an on and off cycling condition with the swings of varying amplitude.

You need to find someone who will help you understand what is happening and teach you how to communicate your experiences. I don't think this forum is appropriate for you.

Here is the link to our PsychCentral forum Chris2828
http://forums.psychcentral.com/

With the diagnoses that you have, that community will be a better source of support and information for you.