gdp's Comments

Bipolar Blog : DLA Awarded For Bipolar Affective Disorder

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:28 +0000

Hi L, Thank you for your comment. I thought it would be better to create a post rather than write a long response as a comment so please see http://bipolar-blog.com/archives/317. If you would like to know anything else please let me know.

Bipolar Blog : Please Participate In A Mood Stabilizer Research Poll

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:31:26 +0000

Jessica Grim - I am currently taking lithium and so far at 600 mg it is more effective for me than the 500mg of lamictal I was on for two years. And seroquel was a terrible drug for me - pretty much how you described and I was only on 100mg at bedtime for about a year.

Bipolar Blog : World Mental Health Day & The Public Sector

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:55:28 +0000

Hi Jasper, Thank you for your kind comments. I am glad that you found the site useful, I hope it does serve as an eductaional tool and as a useful resource for people with Bipolar Disorder or Depression. Best wishes Mark

Bipolar Blog : Disclaimer

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:36:32 +0000

Hi Reynaldo Thank you for your comment and I'm glad that you like the site. I hope it will serve as an educational resource and provide a comfort for those going through a difficult time. I will take on board what you suggested regarding photographs and I will start including more with postings. Thanks Mark

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Psychiatric Nurse Allocated, Seroquel Side Effects & A DLA Claim

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 08:14:32 +0000

Hi Paul, Thanks for your kind words and letting me know that your experience with Seroquel has been a positive one. I worry far more about my daughter than my own health, the only mood stabilizer I have been on is Sodium Valproate (2000mg) which I don't think really helps that much. I am amazed how laid back she has ben about her diagnosis, she takes her medication even though she knows that it leaves her feeling a bit forgetful, spaced out with dizzy spells. I just hope that these are temporary side effects and that her body will adjust to the edication soon. Best Wishes Mark

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Psychiatric Nurse Allocated, Seroquel Side Effects & A DLA Claim

Tue, 4 Oct 2011 21:09:20 +0000

Thanks, hopefully it will do but ony time will tell. I will look into online tutoring but trying to motivate her to do the work may be a big obstacle to overcome!

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Meet My Abyss

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:40:49 +0000

Hi Barefootmeg, I felt that your comment warranted a post of its own so I have written a short article with my thoughts. Hopefully others will also. Good luck with your friend. Mark

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : A Failing System and An Arrest

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:54:01 +0000

Thanks for your kind comments. We have had three phone calls from CAMHs today and my daughter now has an appointment with a psychiatrist on Monday. I will post an update after she has been seen.

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Meet My Abyss

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:11:16 +0000

Hi Annie, Thank you for your kind feedback. Living with Bipolar Disorder is a indeed a struggle and a lifetime journey. I am so glad that you find my blog useful, I will certainly be carrying on with it for many years to come!

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Meet My Abyss

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 17:44:27 +0000

I wish you the best of luck in your battle with depression, please don't give up on trying new medication which the mental health service may be able to prescribe. I am on my fifth different antidepresant and like you, I'm still trying to find the one which will help me in the long term - but I will keep trying different antidepresants and mood stabilizers until the right balance is found. If you are feeling severely depressed please do phone up your mental health team and ask for help!!

Bipolar Life - Gift or Curse? : Meet My Abyss

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 08:18:07 +0000

Hi Mac, I really feel for you, Bipolar Depression is an awful experience, hopefully your friends will come round soon and be there for you. Are there any local support groups that you can join? Support groups can provide companionship and they are a good place to make new friends, friends that understand what you are going through. I hope you feel better in yourself soon and remember, no matter how bad things may seem at the moment, when you come out of a depressed episode, (which you will do!) things will seem better and not so daunting. Take care Mark