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Forum: Veterans Board 03-06-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By roiben
There are exercises you can do in the house to...

There are exercises you can do in the house to help strengthen your back - Things like bridges and cat-raises are good for working on the lower back muscles and could well help. It is worth asking...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 07-04-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,472
Posted By roiben
I can empathise here, I put on weight with...

I can empathise here, I put on weight with certain medicines and doses and have completly stopped at least one as a result.

It is worth discussing with your prescriber, and maybe asking to see a...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 07-04-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By roiben
Are the images only in your thoughts, or do you...

Are the images only in your thoughts, or do you see them as though they were around you?

I see things (as though around me) when I am at my most ill, and so understand how disturbing it can be. I...
Forum: First Aid Advice 07-04-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By roiben
It is not uncommon to have a lot of pain for a...

It is not uncommon to have a lot of pain for a while after a miscarriage. Imperfect.Star is right though, this is something that needs to be checked by a Dr. Can you contact the out of hours line...
Forum: First Aid Advice 07-04-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By roiben
Yours ear, nose and throat are all connected, so...

Yours ear, nose and throat are all connected, so your ears can become blocked as part of having a cold or flu. It may pay to try blowing your nose, as sometimes that can help with blocked...
Forum: First Aid Advice 07-04-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,058
Posted By roiben
Can I ask why you have skipped taking the...

Can I ask why you have skipped taking the medicine? Are you reducing the dose with a psych/Dr knowing about it and having provided a safe plan for doing so? As you shouldn't skip meds without first...
Forum: First Aid Advice 04-04-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 611
Posted By roiben
From my understanding, yes it will. I am sorry...

From my understanding, yes it will. I am sorry you felt the need to cut there.

Roiben x
Forum: First Aid Advice 04-04-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By roiben
I think you do need to take this one to the Dr. ...

I think you do need to take this one to the Dr. They would much rather you check it out than it turn out to be something.

I would also suggest asking someone to test the fire alarm when you are...
Forum: First Aid Advice 04-04-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,734
Posted By roiben
Put simply, a medical secretary or receptionist...

Put simply, a medical secretary or receptionist is not trained in medicine (beyond the spelling of certain words) they are trained in how to work a reception and not be too stressed by grumpy...
Forum: Veterans Board 03-04-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 828
Posted By roiben
Have had diabetes since I was 4, hun. It is a...

Have had diabetes since I was 4, hun. It is a life sentence, but by no means a death sentance.

The metformin is a good drug and I know lots of people who get on fine with it. I am type 1 myself,...
Forum: Veterans Board 23-03-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,261
Posted By roiben
How are you today, Rach? Thinking of you. About...

How are you today, Rach? Thinking of you.

About the ring - most showers have a little filter catch thing in them, usually used for hair and so on. Could you check if the stone is in that? It tends...
Forum: Veterans Board 13-03-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,410
Posted By roiben
*wraps arms around Romp* I agree with Bitter...

*wraps arms around Romp*

I agree with Bitter Angel, you did everything you could, and more. Please try not to beat yourself up over something that is not at all your fault. I am sure you are hurt...
Forum: Veterans Board 13-03-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,712
Posted By roiben
Hello Rach, how are you today? Has the rash got...

Hello Rach, how are you today? Has the rash got any better?

Do please get a GP appointment if not.

Thinking of you, hun.

Roiben x
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 09-03-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By roiben
The Crisis Team will most likely want to make an...

The Crisis Team will most likely want to make an initial visit to your home, they will speak to you about what is going on for you at the moment and asses what level of risk you may be at. They will...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 09-03-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 366
Posted By roiben
As Caitlin says, you can overcome it. One of the...

As Caitlin says, you can overcome it. One of the main ways of doing this is to accept that the food is not the cause of the mood you felt, the memory was, and that food can be related to other, new...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 09-03-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,946
Posted By roiben
I understand deflecting as, for example avoiding...

I understand deflecting as, for example avoiding answering a question on a topic by talking about a different topic. Not sure if this is what your therapist means though, and agree with the above...
Forum: Veterans Board 09-03-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,410
Posted By roiben
*cuddles Romp* Do let yourself talk to someone...

*cuddles Romp*

Do let yourself talk to someone about it though, Romp. A professional maybe. Surely nearly telling your Mum is a sign that you need to talk this through with someone?

Roiben x
Forum: Veterans Board 09-03-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,712
Posted By roiben
Has the Dr seen the rash, and did they say what...

Has the Dr seen the rash, and did they say what it was? I imagine from what you have said it may be a reaction to something (as opposed to Scarlet Fever) but it is worth seeing them if not.

I am...
Forum: First Aid Advice 09-03-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,084
Posted By roiben
The short answer here is yes, you need to get...

The short answer here is yes, you need to get this looked at. The staple you have in your arm will not be sterilised and will include a high risk of infection. You have also opened the wound and...
Forum: First Aid Advice 08-03-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,581
Posted By roiben
If what he has given you is an anti-sickness...

If what he has given you is an anti-sickness medication, not an anti-anxiety medication, then what is it that makes you think they are not taking the medical side of things just as seriously as the...
Forum: First Aid Advice 08-03-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By roiben
I think this is because it is an area that is...

I think this is because it is an area that is often difficult to bandage or treat alone. It is also an area that moves a lot, which can make healing times longer, and increase the risks of...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 01-03-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,968
Posted By roiben
I send an awareness e-mail out to everyone in...

I send an awareness e-mail out to everyone in where-ever I work on 1 March ;)

Have done this for the last 9 years or so...

Roiben x
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 01-03-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 9,468
Posted By roiben
Thinking of you, sorry to be lacking in...

Thinking of you, sorry to be lacking in better/more useful words right now.

*leaves hugs, plushies and blankets in thread*

Roiben x
Forum: Serious Discussion and Advice 01-03-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 6,996
Posted By roiben
Thinking of you, Jodie. How are you feeling...

Thinking of you, Jodie. How are you feeling today?

*leaves cuddles and many plushies for extra cuddles in the thread for Jodie*

Be as gentle as you can be to yourself.

Roiben x
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 01-03-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 659
Posted By roiben
It sounds like you are going through a very scary...

It sounds like you are going through a very scary time right now. How do you feel about the possibility of going IP?

Do you want to talk a little more about what is going on for you here?

Do let...
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