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Forum: General Support and Advice 27-07-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By Imperfect.Star
This may not be particularly...

This may not be particularly constructive/immediately helpful but just something to consider...
Think of it as really good experience when you're applying for what you really want to do. All the...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 27-07-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Can't say what they will start you on but I'm...

Can't say what they will start you on but I'm afraid you won't be able to refuse treatment whilst on section.
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 27-07-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 964
Posted By Imperfect.Star
What work do you do? Did you have to see...

What work do you do? Did you have to see occupational health when you started or make a declaration about your health?
It sounds like a horrible experience but it's hard to comment without knowing a...
Forum: General Support and Advice 26-07-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Hi, I'm sorry you're facing this loss. It is a...

Hi,
I'm sorry you're facing this loss. It is a really difficult time for anyone. I'm glad you have a good memory to hold onto.
It is bound to be a difficult time for you and your family but you...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 17-07-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Do you get on with your GP? They might be another...

Do you get on with your GP? They might be another source of help or could get in touch with the appropriate teams for you.
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 17-07-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,460
Posted By Imperfect.Star
if really necessary it might be possible to...

if really necessary it might be possible to arrange to go to a pharmacy to get daily meds - it's what is done with people on methadone but I don't know about other meds. You would take it there each...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 16-07-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By Imperfect.Star
^as above although bipolar can be stable it is...

^as above although bipolar can be stable it is unlikely to go away completely and may re-occur. Unfortunately the nature of MH illnesses, especially e.g. mania means that often the sufferer won't...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 06-07-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,619
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Whoop whoop!!! xxx

Whoop whoop!!! xxx
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 06-07-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,374
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Do you think there's a way to 'phase out' the...

Do you think there's a way to 'phase out' the sessions with E? As Cam said goodbyes/change can be really hard so perhaps it would help to gradually cut down the frequency (maybe whilst building up...
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 06-07-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By Imperfect.Star
I've not but do know of people who have...

I've not but do know of people who have (including my uncle who is very unwell with his mental health). It is totally appropriate if you feel you are reaching a crisis point and don't have any other...
Forum: First Aid Advice 05-07-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Dvt
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Posted By Imperfect.Star
oops didn't see how long ago this was from

oops didn't see how long ago this was from
Forum: First Aid Advice 05-07-2016, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Dvt
Views: 2,286
Posted By Imperfect.Star
It sounds like you really need to see a Dr, it is...

It sounds like you really need to see a Dr, it is hard to differentiate problems like a DVT from e.g. cellulitis of the leg.
A DVT classically presents with swelling, redness and pain in the leg...
Forum: First Aid Advice 05-07-2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,718
Posted By Imperfect.Star
I really wouldn't use tape directly on a wound as...

I really wouldn't use tape directly on a wound as when you take it off it is likely to pull at the wound. It's also not great for exposed tissue under the skin. I agree that it's good to use to...
Forum: First Aid Advice 05-07-2016, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,048
Posted By Imperfect.Star
It sounds like you're doing a good job. Are the...

It sounds like you're doing a good job. Are the dressings non-stick on the area of the burns?
Once they start healing over (i.e. there is a layer of intact tissue over the burnt area) you can...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 15-02-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Maybe it would help you to understand how they...

Maybe it would help you to understand how they work and why they are used for both anxiety and heart conditions.
They are called beta blockers because they block a type of receptor called beta...
Forum: First Aid Advice 19-01-2016, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,861
Posted By Imperfect.Star
You need to be really careful with X. There are a...

You need to be really careful with X. There are a lot of side effects of taking too much. I don't know how much else I can say without it being labelled 'tip-sharing' but it can be very harmful to...
Forum: First Aid Advice 02-06-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,577
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Unfortunately it is really important to get it...

Unfortunately it is really important to get it properly seen to. Infected burns can get very nasty quickly so you probably need antibiotics. It sounds like it should be seen to properly in case you...
Forum: First Aid Advice 01-06-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,534
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Actually not all GPs will do them and they are no...

Actually not all GPs will do them and they are no more accurate unless they do a blood test which will take a while to get results of.
Forum: First Aid Advice 01-06-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Have you done any strenuous activity recently? Or...

Have you done any strenuous activity recently? Or used your arm in any way which could have led to a pulled muscle? Sometimes it's not a big movement that causes a strain and they can be pretty...
Forum: First Aid Advice 31-05-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,539
Posted By Imperfect.Star
There isn't a blood test for that which is why...

There isn't a blood test for that which is why they won't have done one. I know it can seem that not much is being done but some diagnoses are made just from history taking and examining a patient. ...
Forum: First Aid Advice 18-05-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,527
Posted By Imperfect.Star
GP will likely want to examine you - both a...

GP will likely want to examine you - both a breast and neurological examination. You will also probably need blood tests to check hormone levels (particularly prolactin).
You will need to have a...
Forum: First Aid Advice 08-03-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Nope I don't think you can blame the injection....

Nope I don't think you can blame the injection. There are certain types of pain which are best helped by very specific types of medication which your GP may be able to help with.
Forum: First Aid Advice 08-03-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Nope I don't think you can blame the injection....

Nope I don't think you can blame the injection. There are certain types of pain which are best helped by very specific types of medication which your GP may be able to help with.
Forum: First Aid Advice 08-03-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By Imperfect.Star
Just to add... To try to help with the reflux...

Just to add... To try to help with the reflux avoid eating late at night and try small frequent meals. Avoid typical triggers eg alcohol, spicy food, fizzy drinks.
Forum: First Aid Advice 26-02-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By Imperfect.Star
It's really impossible to say. Everyone is...

It's really impossible to say. Everyone is different but it can take years for bad scarring to fade completely. It just depends how your skin and the tissues underneath heal. There are camouflage...
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