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Partner has just been given Quetiapine

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Hi.

I've stumbled upon this site whilst looking for info on Quetiapine, and hope nobody objects if I check in now and again - my partner is about to start this evening with a 50mg dose, bulding to 100mg after the first week. He hasnt been given a firm diagnosis, but his symptoms are very similar to a mild bi-polar. He gets really angry and aggressive over the smallest thing, is either really high and over-active, talkative and playful with the kids or else just shuts hinmself in the bedroom and won't see anyone, often threatening to move out, and this can change from hour to hour or last for a few days at a time. He also has moments where he will be laughing or crying at the same time and it's like walking on eggshells for me, especially with having to watch what the children are saying all the time! I'm hoping the meds will help.....will keep you posted, if nobody objects!

Thanks for listening.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Well, my partner took his first dose last night. Within a couple of hours he was out like a light on the sofa and was unable to get up for work this morning - in fact, he is still asleep now (11am) and I'm wondering if I should go wake him soon. I'm hoping this tiredness passes soon, as he really needs to work - he can cope when he's working, and also if he doesn't go in, he doesn't get paid, and that will worry him....

    He woke up once early this morning with a really dry mouth and throat - the psychiatrist mentioned this and said it would ease up in a few days. Any ideas on that one?

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    5 days in and my partner is still feeling dizzy and weak, and suffering from restless legs in he evenings. This means he is unable to work, as he drives for a living, so is not getting paid! Can anyone tell me how long the dizziness and fatigue last for, or will he feel like this until he comes off the medication? Doubling the dose to 100mg on monday - not looking forward to that!
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Is your partner a taxi driver? His well being is far more important then his wages-HOEVER , PROVIDNG HE EARND MORE THAN 96.75 PENCE PER WEEK,, your partner IS entitled to statuaory sick pay ( which im sure he is anyway) Let him rest-but what YOYU need to do ( if you love hime) is contact the HMCR-they will direct you to the ricght people. Sorry for your triubles, I know it is hard. Also you can claim for a crisi loan if things get relly out of hand ( though ive rang them and theres no response whatsoever) I did stick in at school, igot aaaaaaaaaa, and bbbbbbbbbbbbbs but what a b***** waist of time whoops I also got cccccccccs, but irrelevant to this day. take care you, and od your partner . youll get thourgh it, if YOU manage not to let it grind you down- be strong for him and wait ill get you the number crisis loan is **** *******
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi,

    No, he is a delivery driver, part time. Its not just the money - he seems to cope better if he is working, I think he needs the structure it provides! He seems a little better this morning, hopefully the side effects will ease off soon!

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I know it must be really hard for you! Keep encouraging your partner to keeo his chin up! Hopefully his reaction is just a intial body thing-our bodies as you know, take tim eto get used to these things?

    Im doing better-but I xant say im brilliant ! I feel really FAT! and agitated!

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi Tiny Tears,

    Thanks for your words of encouragement. My partner is much better today, and has managed a half day at work. He had restless legs for couple of hours last night though, after taking his meds, which is starting to drive him mad! he dizziness seems to have gone today, although he has had to have an afternoon nap! Hopefully things are looking up - although his mood is still very up and down, but we were told it would take a couple of weeks before we noticed any real improvement there.

    I hope you are feeling better today, and that you continue to improve.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi m54

    Ho is your husband doing?

    I wished id been given this stuff yonks ago! Im doing much better ( you wouldnt believe).

    Today Ive allready cleaned my girls, put the ironing board up MASSIVE CHANGE THERE! Had 2 cups of tea and simply do not care what my ex thinks of me. It doesnt hurt, he cant get through and push my buttons, hurt me in any physical , sexual or emotional way..and my doctor was right when he remarked about hoe I wasnt doing anything to change my behviour! ( I was h urt when he said it, because if they knew everything, well im lucky to have had a lot off supprot!) Im upbeat and searching fo rthe girl that once had time for herself. Its working. I no longer open a bottle and want to drink it. In fact the first glass puts me on a bit off an off set, so thats not really a big proble,m.

    The turning was the social work department the couldnt give a blind monkeys if we had tied one and other up and stabbed each other fifty times and left each other to bleed, they couldnt care less if one of us had been molested so many times your head continuously does 360 degreee swings while you still do the school run, they couldnt give a blind monkeys about the adults. I guess an adult should be able to stand up for themselves regardless of anything! Thats why I take this decision. Im forgetting relationships for the rest of my life,. Its hard enough for me to try and like myself and keep a balance on that, before trying to make another person happy!

    My girls actually help me. e have a good relationship and no one is going to belittle me and make me loose them! No one! Ive been thorugh hell and back just trying to maintain a roof over their head for the past 10/11 years.....no one is going to get at me . Im going to look at my children as if i am looking in themirror 20 years ago and instill nothing but love because thats what they deserve. Fun and love and even if i have to put tons of sugar on the roast veggies , ill find a way to like themselves without even thinking about it.

    Okay , god, i rambled. I mgood. I dont want to look back. i fi ilook back I hurt for hurting others and my girls!

  • rob74885
    rob74885

    Posted

    long live seroquel
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