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Posted 10/26/2013 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
Howdy All,

Over the Festive Season our personal services stop for two weeks. Not only is it a tough slog without Meals On Wheels, Support Workers, Carers, Nursing it can also be a lonely time without friends and family.

So don't be alone; pop into our silly season parties in the bipolar chat room Friday 20 December 2013 until Sunday 5 January 2014 at 8pm site time. People with all illnesses welcome. People with no illnesses welcome. :)

PARTY NIGHTS
Fri 20 Dec 13,Sat 21, Sun 22, Mon 23
Tue 24 - Xmas Eve
Wed 25 - Xmas Day
Thu 26, Fri 27, Sat 28, Sun 29
Mon 30 - Aussie New Years Eve
Tue 31 - New Year's Eve
Wed 1 Jan 14, Thu 2, Fri 3, Sat 4,

Please refer to what time this means for you wherever you are in the world:
Denver (U.S.A. - Colorado) Fri, 20 Dec 2013 at 8:00:00PM MST UTC-7hrs
Los Angeles (U.S.A. - California) Fri, 20 Dec 2013 at 7:00:00 PM PST UTC-8 hrs
Chicago (U.S.A. - Illinois) Fri, 20 Dec 2013 at 9:00:00 PM CST UTC-6 hrs
New York (U.S.A. - New York) Fri, 20 Dec 2013 at 10:00:00 PM EST UTC-5 hrs
London (U.K. - England) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 3:00:00 AM GMT UTC
Berlin (Germany - Berlin) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 4:00:00 AM CET UTC+1 hr
Istanbul (Turkey) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 5:00:00 AM EET UTC+2 hrs
Perth (Australia - WA) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 11:00:00AM AWST UTC+8 hrs
Darwin (Australia - NT) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 12:30:00PM ACST UTC+9:30 hours
Brisbane (Australia - Qld) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 1:00:00 PM AEST UTC+10 hours
Adelaide (Australia - SA) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 1:30:00 PM ACDT UTC+10:30 hours
Sydney (Australia - NSW) Sat 21 Dec 2013 at 2:00:00 PM AEDT UTC+11 hours

Make sure you get dressed up! :)

yeah CYA THERE! yeah

Post Edited (Living Well) : 12/20/2013 4:03:18 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/27/2013 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
LivingWell,

I think this is a really good idea as most people do not like to be alone on holidays.  I am going to bump your post to the top for members to read and mark their calendars with the dates and times.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Kitt

Posted 12/20/2013 10:55 AM (GMT 0)
Party Time :)
Posted 12/24/2013 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry I didn't make the party tonight... I woke up depressed, and then realised I was extremely fatigued. My mouth was extremely metallic tasting. I managed to get to the bathroom mirror and my face was puffed up and I saw my inside mouth was totally coated in white. All pretty gross really. It took a lot of effort just to have a cuppa.... and then baby steps to eat something and have my medication. I knew I was in a really bad way but because of the new government defunding services, I can't get paramedic assistance or hospital treatment. I knew I had to act fast. I managed to get myself to my doctor's surgery and collapsed and had major tremors. I've never just lobbed up on my gp's surgery before - but I knew I needed medical attention. I didn't care what doctor I might have to see or how long I might have to wait (given they had put me straight onto a bed). My GP has me on her priority list though so she dropped everything and attended to me. My temperature was high, my blood pressure was low and a urine test revealed extremely high protein, (which is usual for liver and kidney failure). She thinks that with the rash, swelling and headaches that I've probably just got a virus. I know people get pissed off when their doctor says "oh, it's probably just a virus, but when your organs don't work that well, being reassured that it is probably just a virus, is a nice relief that something else major isn't wrong or that is a quick turn for the worst for existing conditions. She doesn't think my mouth is thrush... just some bizarre coating because my body can't process toxic substances and it is coming out in my mouth. If I'm well enough to get there, I will see her three days. She has sent away for more specialised urine analysis given the basic testing revealed so many irregularities.
Posted 12/24/2013 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
LW, I'm sorry to hear what happened. I'm glad you were able to get to the doctors.

It's really something that you can't get get paramedic assistance or hospital treatment. I really don't like this new thing they have there. I think if someone is not well, they should be able to call on for a paramedic to come and at least take them to the hospital.

I'm glad you're okay. Get your rest and take care of yourself. I hope you'll feel better soon.

Take Care

UA
Posted 12/24/2013 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
LW,

I am so sorry to hear you are feeling miserable and thankful that you went to see your personal Dr.  I understand how, for you, hearing you most likely have a virus or "flu" would be good news"  So it is lots of rest for you, drink plenty of water and follow your Drs. orders.

We are all thinking of you and hope this bug takes a hike soon.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 12/25/2013 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
Thaks Kitt, I hope you a wonderful Christmas. I've missed chat again... coz I slept through it.
Posted 12/27/2013 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
Ooops, I did it again. I'm usually so reliable but between hypersomnia and medical stuff, I'm all out of whack atm. Sorry for peeps who may have turned up.
Posted 1/5/2014 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hey LW,

I just wanted to say thanks for hosting these 'parties' for us during the holidays. It was very nice of you to host these for us and I enjoyed chatting with you the one or two times I was able to make it :-)

Thank you cool

UA
Posted 1/6/2014 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks UA. I enjoyed them too :)
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