Feeling Great

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Here at the hospital, I am being very gradually switched from Thorazine to Seroquel. I’ve been on Thorazine for 16 months and it has done an amazing job of keeping me stable. However, Seroquel is making a huge difference as well.

I’m currently on 350mg of Seroquel and 50mg of Thorazine. I can tell a huge difference.

I’m more animated. My affect is not as flat or blunted. I’m happier. I wouldn’t say I was ever depressed, but I was definitely a bit on the apathetic side. I don’t feel that way at all now.

I have more motivation. I’m working on a book idea on a regular basis with no difficulty motivating myself to work on it. I’m more physically active, playing basketball, going on walks, etc. I’ve read 3 books since getting on Seroquel. I’m sleeping well. I’m more friendly and upbeat.

I have nothing bad to say about Thorazine…it really helped me. But I’m seeing that it was holding me back some. I’m glad I can see the difference.

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Glad to hear you’re making good strides. How long do you anticipate being in the hospital?

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I’m participating in research…so as long as that takes. Probably about four more months unless I get to do more research than what is already on my agenda.

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Oh wow. Okay. What kind of research if you don’t mind me asking?

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Thorazine was the very first anti-psychotic, right?

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Wow, Latopla, I thought you’d disappeared of the face of the earth. Glad to see you’re with us again.

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I think zotepine was, but Thorazine was the first that saw clinical use. I have of bottle of it myself.

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I’m in a research study that is determining what causes the cognitive problems that schizophrenics have…schizophrenia or anti-psychotics,

Hi chordy…good to see you as well.