At a loss for words at the moment but lots of hugs going your way....
I found this on another site and I think it sums up how I feel. Things would be so much simpler if people could actually see the symptoms and not think it is all in my head and then I wouldn't have...
Thanks for you input. I have decided to hold off buying anything for a couple of days. If I still want it then maybe I can justify buying it, even if there is a chance I might only use it a couple of...
I have always held off from buying anything for myself. I have never really seen the point of having anything that doesn't have a practical use. As you might guess I am not quiet the fashion...
Glad you have been sleeping well. I think we all need time to ourselves. I know that when my mania kicks in I need to just turn the computer off and resist the urge to turn it back on. I have a bad...
Take care, thinking of you today. /community/emoticons/smile.gif (((many Hugs)))) /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I survived ! Only lost my balance twice - which is better that I thought. I have no sense of balance. I was laying there at one point where she was saying just clear your mind erase all your...
Hi jamie and Tortoise How are you feeling? Hope you had a good night and managed to get some sleep. As soon as you mention the maidens my fist thought is to the song teenage dirtbag - I know this is...
I am glad to hear that you are taking it one step at a time and perservering on. Time to turn the music up (pity it is night time- not sure if it is for you) and take a few deep breaths. Maybe even...
Fill me in one your day. Sometimes it is good to get it off your chest....
Hang in there. You know buttons needs you. You need to keep doing the routine things. If you get a chance take her for a walk in the fresh air. We are here for you....
Most of mine tend to be Bon Jovi at the moment. However I know I am headed for trouble when I start singing blister in the sun, I don't think it has anything to do with the lyrics but more the tempo...
You will have to excuse my ignorance but what is the difference between Cheeky monkey and Itchy monkey? Maybe lack of sleep is not helping me understand at the moment....
I'm not too bad at the moment, still a little manic at the moment with not much sleep - just waiting for the crash and hoping that it doesn't happen. But starting to want sleep. How are you feeling...
Thinking of you, Hope things turn the corner for you soon....
Sorry to hear that you are not doing the best. How did you go at the therapist? You have done well just to acomplish what you have today. I know somedays I just can't do anything - just getting out...
Hi jamie Just checking to see how you are feeling today :) Hope all is well...
My manic stages I have learnt to make the most of. I use the time to prep myself for when I fall back down. I spend the time cooking meals and cleaning (where possible) so when I feel like curling up...
I have more than 3/4 of a house to finish :) This is my first time at painting so well and truely a learning curve. My little dog wouldn't pass as a show dog, but his little heart is bigger than any...
I have a chihuahua X. Long hair but not as thick a coat as a Pom, but still thicker than a pure Chi coat. Think he might have a little bit of terrier or papillion in him. Not a pure breed, got him...
I'm sure your pom is cute, I like Poms but not sure if I could handle all the hair. Mind you my little fella can still loose his coat when he wants to. I must be so musically not with it. Never heard...
How are you feeling another day later? Did you manage to take the dog out today? What type of dog do you have? Just take it one day at a time. I like to think of BP as a roller coaster. There might...
Headache is still floating around a little bit, but I put that down to lack of sleep. Back at work now so don't get to have too much of regular sleep pattern no matter how hard I try. Glad to hear...
Hi Jamie Hope you are feeling better today. Take it easy you need to give your body time to recover. Keep trying to relax, put your favourite music on or go for a walk. I know even these simple...
Hang in there, we are all there for you...
Glad you are having a good day :)...
I heard somewhere that eye twitching can be related to lack of sleep....
Hi Jamie Glad to hear that you have some sucess with the sleep doctor. I find it always helps me if I think there is some sort of action plan for me to follow, even if it takes a while to work out if...
It sounds like you are going through a stage of withdrawal. It might feel bad for a while and you might even start to crave the foods you have just given up. But I think in the end it will be worth...
I managed to sleep last night - my head still hurts but my mind has calmed. I have read your post on the depression forum. Can you tell me more about your lack of sleep? Do you know what causes it? I...
Hi Jammie Didn't sleep at all last night (apart from half an hour in the morning). Bad thoughts running though my head. And woke up with a horrible headache. Not the best start to the day. The mind...
Some days you just need to do nothing. You just need time to recoup before you can get back out into the world. It's ok to spend sometime on yourself everynow and then. Tomorrow is another day, and a...
Thanks Jammie Thank you for taking the time to comfort me when you are having your own problems to deal with. I hope I can be here the same as you are for me. I am starting to think I am coming out...
Been to the doctor she has uped my meds and I am to see how they go for two weeks. Had to wait over two hours to see her - just to be told to take an extra tablet of what I already have. I normally...
Thank you Tortoise and Jammie for your support. I have made an appointment for Tuesday. I feel like I might be coming out of it, but don't want to get my hopes up yet. Jammie - how long do your...
I have been diagosed with Bipolar two years ago, but have had it ever since I can remember. Up until now I aways get the mania followed by depression. Then it goes away for a while and I feel normal....
Davidrpharmboy How do you know if you have low levels of folate? In a bipolar situation would you take it all the time or only when the depression kicks in?...
Thanks Tortoise That makes a lot of sense. Not everyone can understand what we go through, but I guess that doesn't mean they don't love us any less. I think I need to continue on my own strenghts,...
I have spent such a long time hidding my emotions from everyone else. I know that it has not always been the best for me on the inside but it protects the people around me - I don't tend to have many...
More ((hugs)). Just take it one day at a time....
I have ordered the book just waiting for it to arrive so I can start reading....
Thanks maybes69 Do you take the daily multivitamin, and if so what brand. I started taking swisse a while ago only to find that it can send me into wirlwind. I am not sure if it is the mix of...
Has any one heard of Overmethylation? I have been reading a book on BP that mentions that Overmethylation can be a partial cause of BP. It has something to do with low Histamine levels and can be...
I like to treat myself sometimes too. At least by letting myself have the odd treat here and there I don't got out and just blow all my money at once on things that I have no use for. One thing I...
I was tired going into Christmas so I knew I was going to have hassles. Its hard to say to someone that you don't want to go visit them on Christmas day, but I paid the price for making myself go....
Thanks for the reply and thanks for the product name - on this side of the world it is called Epilim, no wonder no one has heard of it. I have tried to research a little on it, but not much info...
Hi The doctor has suggested that I try taking Epilim EC200/ DEPAKOTE(sodium valproate)- just one at night to start with. Just looking for everyones opinion on it. What are the side effects? I am not...
How do you know if you are making a good decision? /community/emoticons/idea.gif How do I know what to say and what not to. When my BP takes over I find it hard to work out what is a good decision. I...
I have read everyones comments and they all seem like a part of me. I find it hard to make friends. One minute I am sending messages hanging out for people to ring me, and the next I just want to be...
:tongue: That sais it all :tongue: . We try to be the same as everyone else and hope no one notices...