Those that have followed this blog for a while know that before my monthly meeting with the mental health doc I try to break down my mental status for the month and just hand over the written work at the onset of the appointment. This way everything I feel should be covered does, it is a strong indicator of where I am at and I don’t have to worry about going off on an emotional tirade if he says anything stupid. So here is the report for May.
Weight – No change
Medication Schedule -
11:00am – 100mg Seroquel
4:00pm – 50mg Seroquel
6:00pm – 100mg Seroquel
11:00pm – 100mg Seroquel and 30mg Temazepam
- no issues regarding medication and this schedule seems to work for the most part
Sleep – All over the map for the last month. Some nights it takes hours to fall asleep then awake off and on all night. Other nights I fall asleep rather quickly then stay asleep for ten to twelve hours.
Suicidal ideation – no change
Self Harm – no incidents in the last month but urges are starting to increase
Exercise – Has not been a good month due to my normal schedule being tossed to the wind because of the renovations of the home and getting it onto the marketplace. Energy level being reduced does not help either.
Energy level – All over the place. Periods throughout the day where I can not sit still to the complete opposite where it is a struggle just to get moving
Mood – Every day seems to be its own adventure. Periods where I am feeling really good are followed by periods of trying to climb out of the black hole. Very little stability going on.
Outside Factors – (A) Routine is very difficult to maintain due to constant interruption of people wanting to see the home (B) The help that was promised to find a new place to live seems to have disappeared (C) Family issues are still at play
Overall – The new outside stresses are beginning to take their toll but due to the situation not much can be do to change it. This month has been fairly typical compared to most with no major changes either positive or negative. Self harm issues are a concern but they still feel like it is in check. Trying to think long term is near impossible at the moment as the focus is still getting through the day.
Well there you have it this months mental status report. Now I need to go find something to eat easily as half my face is still frozen. Take care.
Related posts:
- June Mental Health Report
- January Mental Health Report
- Mental Health Report For December
- July’s Mental Health Report
- Mental Health Report August
- September Mental Health Report
- February Mental Health Report
- Where I Am Mental Health Report
- March Mental Health Report
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