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Comment on Why I would like to meet Stephen Fry by warriet

warriet — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:07:49 +0000

http://www.fashionstate.com/spike/index.htm is an exellent site for all things Milligan (manic depression rather than schizophrenia?)

Comment on Why I would like to meet Stephen Fry by warriet

warriet — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:56:30 +0000

Agree very much John – just another way in which Spike Milligan, bless, was way ahead of his times. Will attempt to find a link and post here

Comment on Why I would like to meet Stephen Fry by John Blackburn.

John Blackburn. — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:37:08 +0000

Spike Milligan did the same (talk openly) about schizophreniform episodes. He was persuaded to re-enact his own illness. If you haven’t seen the programme, and get a chance, its highly recommended.

Comment on 2011 by warriet

warriet — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:29:21 +0000

Update: life continues to improve! Lovely Christmas Day with daughter, son-in-law, his parents and with Georga, the family dog providing the essential toddler Christmas excitement. Her tail didn’t stop wagging, she was excited by all the presents and by being with some of her favourite people. Out again yesterday and between times reorganising the flat and dealing with a year’s accumulated correspondence. Couldn’t believe how long it took to renew my driving licence at http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/index.htm or the depth of the interrogation involved and still the other bureaucracies will not accept a licence alone as proof of id.Happily for me, the information all cross-checked successfully with my passport and National Insurance records. Wonder if DVLA have software to age the last photograph and compare it with the new one? Rhetorical question to which I do not want to know the answer! As soon as I think it’s not too unneigbourl to do so, I will continue to move furniture and generally de-clutter. Might even hoover but perhaps that’s a bit extreme, having room to move must be the start point

Comment on Merry festive season! by titflasher

titflasher — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:48:07 +0000

And to you xx

Comment on 2011 by warriet

warriet — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:53:32 +0000

Thank you Ed! I have been through the range of anti-depressants – the one that does seem to be working for me is the recently introduced Venlafaxine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venlafaxine. Exercise does help of course (but that means going Out) and is probably next on my list of things to do, things that don’t involve duvets or daytime TV

Comment on 2011 by Ed

Ed — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:39:09 +0000

It’s nice to read some happy news for a change (obviously I mean your daughter’s wedding, not your depression!). As for the depression have you found any anti-depressants that do the job? They seem to be of limited benefit for a lot of people. I find getting some exercise can sometimes be helpful, even if it’s just a brisk walk, though I suppose when someone’s in the grips of depression just getting out of bed can be impossible. Oh well, who knows, maybe next year things will improve.

Comment on Seroquel by warriet

warriet — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:48:47 +0000

agreed but counselling does not ‘cure” Bipolar II or other diagnosed psychological conditions

Comment on Seroquel by Counselling Southampton

Counselling Southampton — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:15:22 +0000

Taking prescribe medication for any psychological disorder is a good thing. But, we must also consider the fact that each chemical remedies can cause effect to our body. I am not saying that it is totally bad but we have to consider somethings in life. I would recommend to consult a counselor for more options and therapies. Work with your problem in the better and healthier way.

Comment on Seroquel by Frances

Frances — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:39:41 +0000

I am glad to be of help. Have a good week.