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Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 21-07-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By Geranium
Does he have a GP? He needs to be in touch with...

Does he have a GP? He needs to be in touch with them to make sure he is on the best medication for it -especially if the fits are getting more frequent. (I know it is hard in some places for homeless...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 21-07-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By Geranium
These are really really common with depression ...

These are really really common with depression


This sounds like more severe anxiety + paranoia. It can occur in deep depression, or it might be a symptom of something else.


Definitely, people...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 21-07-2011, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Geranium
Happiness is not something that can be forced. If...

Happiness is not something that can be forced. If you are feeling bad right now, that's the way you are feeling, and to a degree it can help to accept that until it passes. You sound like you feel...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 21-07-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 296
Posted By Geranium
Something liquid like red ink or red food colour...

Something liquid like red ink or red food colour is worth a go.

But I think I know what you mean. Blood has a specific symbolism.

If all else fails make the cuts as shallow as you possibly can. Or...
Forum: Veterans Board 21-07-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Geranium
Just wanted to say I have read and sorry you are...

Just wanted to say I have read and sorry you are struggling so much. I know what it's like when your base-line mood is so low - all kinds of events that might otherwise be manageable just seem to tip...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 21-07-2011, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 573
Posted By Geranium
Funding cuts make me angry! Glad that your Mum is...

Funding cuts make me angry! Glad that your Mum is supporting you though.

Therapies essentially fall into the categories of counselling, psychotherapy, and CBT. It's worth looking them up and...
Forum: Veterans Board 19-07-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Geranium
It sounds like it's hard for you to know how much...

It sounds like it's hard for you to know how much of this is external events & how much is the interpretation in your head? It's quite tricky for us to work out over the internet too - and probably...
Forum: First Aid Advice 19-07-2011, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By Geranium
A few things you could try, as it may resolve by...

A few things you could try, as it may resolve by itself:

"Deep heat" cream or spray is the best thing I know for muscular pains, you should be able to it buy from a pharmacy (I'm in the UK but I'm ...
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 18-07-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 375
Posted By Geranium
This is a huge step in the right direction - well...

This is a huge step in the right direction - well done!
Forum: First Aid Advice 18-07-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By Geranium
I would get medical advice today rather than...

I would get medical advice today rather than leaving it. You could ring NHS direct, or ask to discuss the situation by phone with a Dr/nurse at your GP practise.

If you are not keeping fluids down...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 18-07-2011, 02:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,560
Posted By Geranium
Hi, It sounds pretty bad, and I don't have any...

Hi, It sounds pretty bad, and I don't have any wildly useful advice but here's a few thoughts:

You've said in your post that you are better when you are engaged in activities and have things to...
Forum: Veterans Board 15-07-2011, 02:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 566
Posted By Geranium
It'd be a good idea to have a conversation with...

It'd be a good idea to have a conversation with your doctor about how much they will need to tell. It may turn out that SH doesn't need to be mentioned, as the insurance company would only need to...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 15-07-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,365
Posted By Geranium
Hi bright side, A GP is unlikely to make a...

Hi bright side,
A GP is unlikely to make a diagnosis of bipolar, so they would refer you to a psychiatrist.

I understand the fear of having something considered to be life-long, but in practise...
Forum: General Chat 13-07-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1,678
Views: 50,042
Posted By Geranium
Having a giggle at work

Having a giggle at work
Forum: First Aid Advice 12-07-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,915
Posted By Geranium
I think it's just one of those things that happen...

I think it's just one of those things that happen sometimes after they take blood. (I'm not really sure why it it's worse some times than others though.)

It will probably go down by itself over a...
Forum: First Aid Advice 12-07-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 453
Posted By Geranium
Not a birthmark if it's only just appeared. Worth...

Not a birthmark if it's only just appeared. Worth mentioning to a doctor - just to be on the safe side.
Forum: First Aid Advice 12-07-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 415
Posted By Geranium
Check with someone now - just to make sure there...

Check with someone now - just to make sure there is no physical damage done. The easiest is to give NHS direct a quick ring. Your psych will also need to know because it reflects your mental state.
Forum: Veterans Board 12-07-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By Geranium
Wow - well done! That's nice that you've kept the...

Wow - well done! That's nice that you've kept the case - so you've got some of the history of it. It's bound to feel a bit strange at first. Hope all goes well for you back in the UK. xx
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 10-07-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By Geranium
Hi. I'm appalled at the way you have been...

Hi. I'm appalled at the way you have been treated.(ie. You should have been kept in hospital as you are a danger to yourself at the moment. And the remark made by the crisis team member is plain...
Forum: Veterans Board 10-07-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By Geranium
Hi Sefka, probably I was being overboard about...

Hi Sefka, probably I was being overboard about warnings! - thanks for adding "May be triggering". It's definitely a positive post whichever you decided to do.
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 10-07-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By Geranium
Sounds like abilify is making your anxiety worse...

Sounds like abilify is making your anxiety worse at the moment- if it doesn't improve after a few weeks it may not be a useful drug for you - ask your dr.


Exactly. My doc said it was fine to take...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 10-07-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By Geranium
Post came out twice. Comments below!

Post came out twice. Comments below!
Forum: Self-Harm Discussion and Support 10-07-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 285
Posted By Geranium
I wanted to let you know I'd read this. It sounds...

I wanted to let you know I'd read this. It sounds like you could be at a turning point now - well done!

I guess since each person is different and each therapist is different it's quite hard to...
Forum: Mental Health Discussion and Support 10-07-2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 458
Posted By Geranium
Anxiety can definitely have this effect. I don't...

Anxiety can definitely have this effect. I don't know either way if the meds could do it. Did it only come on when you began abilify?
Forum: Veterans Board 10-07-2011, 03:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 539
Posted By Geranium
Definitely throw the first items you mentioned...

Definitely throw the first items you mentioned then - if they're easier.

I think it would be great if you left the other behind too, it seems a good time for you to do it.

When I threw mine out I...
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