Week 27

 Well, that was interesting. 

 I've started keeping a diary of my health each day throughout the week. It's proving informative. I've had more good days than bad the past week, but even on my good days I'm wearing out around 11:00am. That's a good reality check.

 I've been thinking about going back to work. Financially I'm going to have to and sooner rather than later (especially since Short Term Disability refuses to process my claim). Still, based on my diary, right now I'll be lucky to put in a 10 hour week. My manager would go for it (I've talked to him). What HR says remains to be seen... but it's HR so I doubt it will anything good.

 The most of the past week came on Friday and over the week. I saw a new doctor - a neurologist - on Friday. Nice guy. Smart. He asked good questions, took a detailed history and really listened to my answers... not just my situation but my needs and goals. (I'm glad I had my "health diary" with me). He had lots of options and, naturally, wanted to try me on some new medication. I was game.

 Saturday I started on the new meds for my migraines. I was a little concerned, what with the three pages (double sided) of "call your doctor immediately if you get any of these symptoms. Symptoms included depression, attempted suicide, anxiety, panic attacks, mania, coma. Fun stuff.

 Mid-day Saturday, the anxiety attack started. That was a new experience. What was really interesting was the coping strategies that I started using reflexively, without any conscious thought. I managed to keep a handle on the panic screaming through my body and the mania dominating my mind through the rest of Saturday and part of Sunday.

 Needless to say, not taking those meds anymore. 

 All in all, an interesting week. Let's see what the next one brings.