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Posted 1/13/2012 6:40 PM (GMT 0)
After being hyper for over a month (believing i was ok) I now feel so unwell.  I can not articulate exactly how things are - other than I am disorientated, markedly agitated and a general feeling all is not as it should be.  On top of this my Mum of 80 has been taken to hospital suffering with chest pains and breathlessness.  Just recently she has been treated for a chest infection so the discomfort is morelikely to come from that source as opposed to heart problems.  I live some 300 miles from my mum so access to her needs preparation.

I can't think straight so i will sign off.

Take care keep sharing.

Peter.

Posted 1/13/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry you're having difficulties, Peter.

It's very likely worry over your mother's recovery from the infection and having to be re-hospitalized.

I'd give my psychiatrist a call and get an over-the-phone recommendation. You may need to supplement your meds temporarily with something to relieve the stress.

Let us know how things go for you and your mother.

Take care.

I.G.

Posted 1/14/2012 10:25 AM (GMT 0)
with much healing compassion peter i send. jamie. here for you
Posted 1/14/2012 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and thankyou IG,Jamie.

My mum is unwell but stable.  I think that you are right IG concern for my mum has exacerbated a mood which was already fragile.  I am so agitated - I am frightened to talk and mix with people in case I am rude or speak inappropriatly.  Being bipolar does not give licence to abusive and unacceptable behaviour.

As for phoning my Pdoc - such a facility is not axailable in the UK.  In general, access to consultants is available only through an appointment usually on the reccomendation of host of intermediates who are part of your care package.(not sure this makes sense).  Next week for example, I see my care co-ordinator a CPN who will assess my situation and will make suitable reccomendations in terms of how best I can be helped.  This could well mean a need to see my pdoc(an emergency appointment) or she might simply contact him and ask for advice.  That said, she has powers to section me should she feel the need.

I very much need the support from my friends on HW.  I am in an awfull place today.

Take care.  Keep sharing.

Peter.

  

Posted 1/14/2012 4:49 PM (GMT 0)
The next time you are able to see your psychiatrist, Peter, please ask about a food medication called Deplin. It's very helpful for many of us. (See Deplin.com) to find out about its benefits.

In the meantime, before you're able to see your doctor, you might want to add 5htptryptophan to your sleep med schedule for a while. It's the only one that can cross the blood-brain barrier and may give you more rest to combat the stress. (It's an over-the-counter medication; plain tryptophan won't do it; it requres the 5htptryptophan to be effective.)

The whole range of vitamin B series is excellent for the nervous system. It helps me tremendously, and I can feel the calmness overnight after taking, particularly, a liquid B12. (The whole range is better, however.)

I hope you get some relief before seeing your physician.

Take care of yourself and give yourself what you need to feel better--that is, what's good for you!

I.G.

Post Edited (It's Genetic) : 1/14/2012 9:55:21 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/16/2012 11:04 AM (GMT 0)
hoping your feeling better peter. with much healing compassion, jamie
Posted 1/16/2012 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
Thankyou all for reasponding to my posts.  My wife is very concerned about me and phoned my CPN this morning(against my wishes and I am quite cross)  Two Pnurses came to see me to assess my situation.  In short, I am to see my consultant on Friday afternoon.  In the meantime, I am to phone my CPN if matters get worse.

I am scared to go out now because I am being followed.  My wife insists that I am not - but she can not see my pursuers - but i can.

I think that my wife would be better off without me.

Take care - keep sharing.

Peter.

Posted 1/16/2012 7:18 PM (GMT 0)
Peter,

Your post concerns me and I hope you will choose to call your CPN to share your feelings.  Trust that I have your best interest at heart.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 1/17/2012 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thankyou Kitt. Your post is well received.

I am scared, confused and reaching the end of my tether.  I don't think much will happen until Friday when I am to see my Pdoc and even then I am not sure what he can do.

Take Care - Keep sharing.

Peter

 

Posted 1/19/2012 5:59 AM (GMT 0)
Peter,
Please dont allow your condition to win now is the time to rise above it as difficult as it may seem. Remember, although I don't know her I'm sure youre wife I can tell you now is absolutely not the time to allow yourself to decide the future of your life together.
Hang on peter and stay strong I'm rootin' for you!!!
Posted 1/21/2012 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
yep, me too!! feel better soon mate, jamie
Posted 1/22/2012 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Peter as a spouse I can tell you your wife loves you dearly and please remember that in this time although you may be cross with her actions they were done out of love for you and your marriage she is fighting this fight with you dont allow this struggle to cause distance between you but cling to one another for strength.
Posted 1/24/2012 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Peter,

I know how it is to be cycling during a stressful situation. You need to take a deep breathe, don't be so hard on yourself, and trust that you might not be well at this moment in time. Make sure you are getting your sleep, and listen to your smart beautiful wife. I hope you feel better soon.
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