"i&#039;ve been taking seroquel for 7 years, after 20 years of delusional thoughts, mania, and large amounts of depression. it worked within two weeks and i noticed that when i woke up each day that my delusional thoughts were getting easier to identify and let go of. it changed my life. since taking seroquel, i have been able to learn how to drive, work in permanent jobs, save money, travel overseas, socialise, have a successful relationship and reconnect with the real me. i have also worked on my cognitive and emotional development and continue to attend counselling. i have gained 30kgs, but this has probably come about due to the combination of seroquel, inactivity, diet and sleep apnea (of which i have only just been diagnosed)."