1st appt April 16, 2009
Posted by fmmh in : Ramblings , 1 comment so farImagine my first appointment for medication management for bipolar disorder was a success. She’s the first clinician I’ve had an appointment with who addressed issues of the whole person. She’s a nurse practitioner. Other than typical history questions, she discussed my diet (caffeine intake, etc.), spiritual practices, other health issues (asthma, sleep apnea, etc.), recreation, and support activities (with other moms). Hook, line, and sinker….
The nurse practitioner will be monitoring me closely the first month due to the fact I just stopped breastfeeding my gremlin. My next appointment is Friday. I’m taking 1000 mg Depakote (pm), 7.5 Abilify (am), propanolol 10 mg twice a day. Reported side effects included: racing heart, restlessness, anxiety, wake up 2am-5am repeatedly, forgetfulness, blurry vision, photosensitivity.
I’m totally thankful my husband asked my counselor to find me someone I could trust to prescribe meds. I’m so lucky to have supportive people like my hubby and counselor.
Note: I never really intended this blog to turn into a real mental health blog. Let’s see if I can journal all the changes the nurse practitioner does with my meds.
Bipolar April 9, 2009
Posted by fmmh in : Ramblings , add a comment“I’m bipolar.”
