u/WholeHearting

I’m on a great cocktail of meds (1200mg lithium, 800mg of Gabapentin, 20mg Lexapro, and 2mg of Risperidone). Been on them all over a decade; 17 years on Lithium. As a result, I’ve been pretty stable the past few years, especially since quitting cannabis and alcohol 2.5 years ago. But the meds do have side effects, especially the risperdal.

Since the winter I’ve increased the dose twice to manage agitation and paranoia and it’s been very effective, but the fatigue sucks. I’ve tried 3 times over the past 4 or 5 months to lower it (per my doctor’s instruction) and every time I end up going back up.

I just don’t like how I feel on the lower dose right now - I get twinges or paranoia and agitation. My sleep also suffers and my Oura Ring shows me the data to prove it. This time of year I historically have upswings so it makes sense. I told my doctor I suspect that I’m in a well managed upswing that would be progressing without the drugs and she agreed. But I’ve pretty much decided the fatigue is preferable to the risk of my mind not working properly.

Positive is that my weight is finally under control after starting Wegovy in April - the risperdal has been horrible for my weight and metabolism.

Can anyone relate?

I want to still do it in a reasonably ethical way, but don’t know where to start. My wife is vegan so it’ll be an adjustment for her but she actually said “I’d rather you just have chicken” after I cooked swordfish in the kitchen. I dreamt about eating chicken the other day.

It’s been 3.5 years since I had meat for reference.

I want to still do it in a reasonably ethical way, but don’t know where to start. My wife is vegan so it’ll be an adjustment for her but she actually said “I’d rather you just have chicken” after I cooked swordfish in the kitchen. I dreamt about eating chicken the other day.

It’s been 3.5 years since I had meat for reference.

I’m just wondering if that would make a difference in people joining the priesthood - I believe it is done in the Eastern Catholic Church but also in the Orthodox Church. Any insights?

Im a 2019 grad in house, been in house for 3 years - was at regional firms prior in a specialized role. Joined my current role almost a year ago and have really liked it but about 8 months in a press release came out stating that we were being acquired and delisted by Q4 and that it’s likely there will be subsequent sales of various parts of the global organization.

My role is essential and I wear a lot of hats, so I don’t think I’d be an immediate layoff, but I think there is likely an expiration date on my role if we get sold.

A recruiter reached out last week and I did a screener, which resulted in being asked to interview which I thought about and decided to move forward with interviewing. But I’m having qualms due to my short tenure here.

For context: it’s a larger, more stable company with a great product pipeline and growth targets. It was a competitor of my last company so I am generally familiar with it.

Comp is also a difference, I’d go from $350k to $550k, with the difference mainly being equity.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? My thinking is that it can’t hurt to interview and there’s no guarantee I’ll even get the role.

Early 30’s male weighing 187, down from 207. Only abnormal bloodwork two months ago was LDL at 111 that my doctor wasn’t concerned about, but he prescribed the Wegovy pill for weight management due to metabolic issues caused by psych drugs I take. Currently on 4mg and it’s wildly effective.

Physically active and lift weights 3x per week; did a marathon 6 months ago but do less cardio now. Pescatarian and track all of my meals - aim for 100-120g of protein per day and 1500 calories. Goal weight 177lbs.

Anything I should ask for at my appointment? What should I expect?