Take my medication every day

Turns out even after I’m eligible for coverage, there’s still a couple weeks’ wait due to paperwork. I finally called my doctor’s office and was able to procure 2 mo worth of “trial packs.” This is going to help with my “lose my winter weight” goal as well, since the recent gain can be partially attributed to going off the meds!

So, I just started a new job, bought a condo, cut all my hair off, and am even trying to have a real relationship. Not the time to stop depression meds, right? Well of course right. I know that, you know that. No lectures.

But with the job switch came a health insurance switch!! I’ve technically been without since 31-Jan, and my new coverage kicks in next week. I don’t exactly have extra money right now (hello, mortgage!) so I couldn’t buy it out-of-pocket, so I ran out a couple weeks ago. At least I thought ahead and weaned myself off so I didn’t get too many withdrawal effects… I’m def looking forward to getting back on it though (never thought I’d say that), I’ve been a mess lately.

Why does it seem the times I need it most are the times there are conflicts?

Okay, so I haven’t missed a day in a long time!! I’m going to keep this on my list though, so I can still get the daily reminder, haha.

I’ve only missed one day!! I still love that rattling noise it makes as I swallow it. Eh, little things amuse little minds… :)

Zoloft made me sleep all the time, so now I’m on Effexor. It’s been over a week and I haven’t missed a day. I know it’s a little silly, but the capsules rattle, and I open it every day before I take it. I don’t know why that makes it easier to want to take it, but it does… :)

An unexpected but welcome change. Went to the dr yesterday for a couple random things, and ended up switching from Wellbutrin to Zoloft. I usually have mild side affects whenever I switch – headache, stomachache, etc – so that’ll be fun…

Haven’t been updating because I’ve been failing for a couple weeks…but so far, every day this week!

I think I can take this goal off my list.
Several reasons:
1) I’m remembering to take it before even getting the daily email,
2) I want to start seeing a counselor, because
3) I want to STOP TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS
4) I want to be happy, and if this is what it takes for now, so be it

TOTALLY KICKING ASS AT THIS GOAL!!!! I AM AWESOME!!!

(the daily email reminders definitely play their part…)

Two days in a row after weeks of not taking it! I brought it to the office, so when I get the reminder email it’s HERE, and I’ve got water and everything! Mom keeps chiding me for missing it, and I agree – now is not the time to be off my depression meds. No buts. My health insurance should kick in on Nov 1, and I found myself a doctor, so I’ve got the ball rolling to refill.