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Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 23-03-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,486
Posted By 5unflower
Thanks everyone, that was helpful. x

Thanks everyone, that was helpful. x
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 22-03-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 30,486
Posted By 5unflower
Is Citalopram addictive?

Hi, does anyone know whether citalopram is addictive? I'm just curious because a couple of times when I've forgotten to take it in the morning I've felt really shaky and tense and then figured out...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 22-03-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 872
Posted By 5unflower
Caffeine makes me really anxious and panicy. If I...

Caffeine makes me really anxious and panicy. If I drink more than a small cup of coffee a day I get really shaky, tense and jumpy. When I'm feeling anxious for other reasons I steer of coffee...
Forum: First Aid Advice 12-03-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By 5unflower
Aspiration pneumonia is very serious. Definately...

Aspiration pneumonia is very serious. Definately get yourself checked out.
Forum: General Support and Advice 12-03-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 541
Posted By 5unflower
I have anxiety and I'm at uni. I can have...

I have anxiety and I'm at uni. I can have arrangements for me to give presentations just to the lecturer and not the whole class (I haven't need to use them). Perhaps you could suggest that, it would...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 11-03-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By 5unflower
It can make things worse for some people under...

It can make things worse for some people under 18. The Dr has to weigh up the risks of it making you worse vs you getting worse without it. If it has been helping you then you don't have anything to...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 10-03-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 444
Posted By 5unflower
Perhaps you could ask if there is anything more...

Perhaps you could ask if there is anything more your Dr could be doing in the mean time. I see mine every week and he asks how I'm doing and makes sure I'm safe. Some GP's have extra training in...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 09-03-2009, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By 5unflower
It's them that has the problem not you. Try to...

It's them that has the problem not you. Try to talk to a teacher you trust about it (don't worry if they aren't the "right" person, any teacher should be able to help). You will come out a stronger...
Forum: General Support and Advice 09-03-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By 5unflower
That was a horrible thing to happen to you and...

That was a horrible thing to happen to you and completely understandable how you reacted. I've had panic attacks and they can very easily develop into anxiety making it really hard to do anything....
Forum: General Support and Advice 09-03-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 470
Posted By 5unflower
I'm in the same situation. My fiance doesn't feel...

I'm in the same situation. My fiance doesn't feel he can upset me in case I hurt myself and he doesn't have anyone he can talk to about how I am. I think having a friend that I felt comfortable for...
Forum: General Support and Advice 09-03-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 626
Posted By 5unflower
I've been to my uni counselling service twice...

I've been to my uni counselling service twice (and had private counselling once). I think counselling can be helpful but it depends upon the counsellor. The first uni counsellor was good, she used a...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 08-03-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By 5unflower
You've done really well to stop for a year and...

You've done really well to stop for a year and you can do it again. Make sure you look after yourself and give yourself the care you need. If there are scars once the scabs have gone, ask your Dr...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 07-03-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By 5unflower
I was sceptical too when it was first suggested....

I was sceptical too when it was first suggested. Basically, I feel like there isn't really anything to lose with trying something new. So long as it isn't really going to hurt me and there is a good...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 06-03-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By 5unflower
Basically you have to focus on a specific problem...

Basically you have to focus on a specific problem or fear while you tap the ends of "energy meridians" it's a version accupressure which is like accupunture without the needles. Not sure you need to...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 06-03-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 441
Posted By 5unflower
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Has anyone had any results with using EFT? My CPN recommended it and I've been using it a couple of days and am really suprised that it has worked. How it would work doesn't make any sense at all to...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 06-03-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By 5unflower
It might depend what the scars are like but my GP...

It might depend what the scars are like but my GP recommended Cicacare and I had some really good results. I basically had silicone patches over them for a few months. They're still there but very...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 01-03-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
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Views: 526
Posted By 5unflower
I don't consider myself disabled either and...

I don't consider myself disabled either and really struggled with this. In the end I came to the conclusion that it is easier to say that you have a disablity to get the extra help. Health...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 26-02-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,467
Posted By 5unflower
I've found it helpful. The first week I felt...

I've found it helpful. The first week I felt dizzy all the time but that settled down. It has given me tinitus and a slight tremor in my hands but they are worth it. I'm on 40mg at the moment. I...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 25-02-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By 5unflower
That's great - hope it goes well for you, it has...

That's great - hope it goes well for you, it has for me. In the disability service at my uni they have a dedicated person for students with mental health problems. They were the first person I made...
Forum: Veterans Board 24-02-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,287
Posted By 5unflower
I can vouch that they are a pregnancy crisis...

I can vouch that they are a pregnancy crisis centre not an abortion service. Lots of people phone up when they have had an unexpected pregnancy just to talk about it with no set agenda.
Forum: Veterans Board 24-02-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,287
Posted By 5unflower
If you wanted someone impartial to talk to you...

If you wanted someone impartial to talk to you could speak to a pregnancy crisis centre. I have friends who volunteer for this one and it sounds like it's a good one -...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 24-02-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,083
Posted By 5unflower
Uni Support

My uni were really positive when I came forward about my mental health difficulties (panic attacks and anxiety). They arranged for me to sit my exams with a smaller group and for the department to be...
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