I have lots and lots to say on the subject, so I will go away have a think and compile some form of written statement and pm you when I have got my thoughts down on paper. http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_rolleyes.gif http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.carersuk.org/images/...

Just an update. My husband weaned himself off the antipsychotic Seroquel and within a fortnight had lost a stone. Physically things are great, but obviously my husband is mentally distressed because he neds an atipsychotic. All that kept him going was the appointment that he had booked for this mont...

Hi there My Husband has just come back from the doctors after receiving results of a blood test - His first in 18 months after being on all types of meds for the last 3 years. His liver function is severely impaired and his cholesterol is 9 when it should ideally be under 5. Luckily the doctor is ve...

Just to add my experience of calling The Police when my husband's behaviour got out of control. My husband has Bipolar, was drunk and started screaming gibberish and throwing furniture round the room. We weren't, at the time engaged with mental health services as his key worker was still trying to c...

Hi there,
Really sorry to hear that you're having a bad day and that your Dad is being difficult. Hope things improve for you soon

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Thanks for your kind words and support. it means a lot. X

Hi there, thanks for the helpful replies. Yes Paul, he does drink. He was only daignosed 3 years ago, so he has been self medicating for years. The problem is that his moods cycle so fast that we haven't been able to find any meds that allow him to be symptom free for even a week. So although it isn...

Hi Paul. Thanks for the reply. He's been taking them for about 6 months or more. There isn't another Psychiatrist else he could see. We just have to wait, I'm afraid.

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I try to love Xmas but to be honest, I find it really stressful. I worry about money and start buying presents from September to be able to get enough for everyone, worry that I haven't got the right thing and then wonder why I am not feeling this magical feeling which I just can't seem to connect t...