Acadian Bipolar Guy

January 30, 2011

It's official. I'm switching from Seroquel to Abilify.

Every article and web journal I have read about Abilify suggests that I might actually lose some of the weight that I have gained while on Seroquel. I figure by my guesstimation that I have gained around sixty pounds that's all contributed to Seroquel. Granted, I haven't exactly been being a good boy.

I shove crap in my face but not at the rate I'm growing. I'm not that bad. Or at least I don't think I am. I would like to get down to 190-200 pounds. I can't see myself getting much smaller than that. I would probably look like I needed a big sandwich (Anorexic) if I go below the 190 mark. I'm pretty sure that my weight is one of the key factors in my reluctance to run out and meet a bunch of people.

It's a proven fact that pretty people get most of the attention. I hate meeting new people now. I find that I recoil from handshakes; especially if it's a good looking guy offering thier hand. The guy upstairs where I live is delicious and I can barely look him in the eye. Silly eh? In any case, this test run with the Abilify should be interesting. Hopefully it will be a good run and will have found my magic drug. If there really is one.

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Abilify Approved For Use In Treating Bipolar 1

February 17, 2011, Princeton, NJ- Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the newer generation antipsychotic Abilify (aripiprazole) as an add-on treatment to the mood stabilizers lithium or valproate for the maintenance treatment of bipolar 1.
Abilify was previously approved as an add-on for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder. It is also approved as a stand-alone therapy for both acute and maintenance treatment for bipolar 1.
-BP Canada

Did I Say That?

I'm still kind of afraid of what people might think of me should they find out my secret via my new blog. Part of its' purpose is to help me deal with being myself - which unfortunately also leads to me exposing myself. I'm trying to understand why different is so bad. Just because my moods are different than yours should not make either of us outcasts. People need to accept that "normal", that happy place of mediocrity and safety just doesn't exist. Maybe in the past, but not anymore. Get over it. I'm trying to.

Gotta Get Groceries?

STAY OUT OF THE CORNER STORES!!!! That's exactly what I'm screaming to myself as I walk in and out of my local corner store. The goods are sooo expensive, but teasingly easy to get. In and out is what attracts me, and I don't have to talk to anyone to any great extent. It's so temtping, but so draining on the wallet to let them suck the money right out of you.

Best Deal this Week:

Food Basics:

Maple Leaf Ham: $1.99 lb
Nestle Parlour Ice Cream: $1.88
McCain Rising Crust Pizza: $3.98
Maple Lodge Hot Dogs: $1.54

Maybe not the most nutritious picks, but when you're trying to stretch a small amount over a long period of time, every little bit helps.

Downtown Toronto YMCA

I'm not sure what the going rate is right now, but I do know the Downtown YMCA offers discounted memberships to those who can prove they have a low income as a result of a medical disability. There could be other arrangements but this is the only one that I know of based on personal experience. The Y is suited for people with mobility issues as well. It can get pretty busy and is ususally less crowded during mid-day. The facilities are like new and always impeccably clean. Call the Y to check out your possibilities - exercise (particularly weight training) is especially good for people with mood disorders, but beneficial for anyone wanting to spruce up for spring or get into a year-round routine.

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