Last night we left at 8:20 PM for our trip to the U.S.
Py says it was like night and day, the difference. I was ready when she got home from work and almost had her dinner ready on time. There was no panic and I packed a small bag, my back pack and computer case. We had groceries in one bag and the computer in the other. I forgot only one thing that we didn't need to go back for, and we got to the hotel by 9:40 PM with no fighting. They could not find a cart for us but there were so few bags that we just carried them up on our own.
The last time we went for a weekend we needed one of those carts - I had a huge suitcase plus several smaller bags, my computer case and backpack, and a picnic cooler. Nonetheless I had forgotten things and had to buy them here. My life before meds was full of backup items and contingency plans. This time I just packed what I needed and left.
I was off meds for about 6 months - that was how long it took for things to go the way of Algernon.
It takes about a year for things to really kick in and change but so far so good. By contrast, when I was still well medicated, I went to take care of my father for 6 weeks. I packed my computer and one carry on bag. From here I am still not sure how I did that, but I had everything I needed.