Newbie looking to chat

coylygirl · February 4

Hi, my name's Nic and I'm a newbie. I am bipolar and in crisis (manic phase). I am being well supported by both professionals and friends. Started my new meds regime today. There was a delay due to being out of stock, but should kick in about a week. In the meantime I have Diazepam to keep me calm. Would love to chat to anyone and everyone

woodbine · February 4

@coylygirl Hi Nic and welcome to scope glad you found us, great to hear you are being well supported and hopefully the new meds will kick in as expected.

coylygirl · February 4

Thank you, at least the diazepam is working in the meantime

janer1967 · February 4

Hi and welcome

Glad you are getting support and the meds kick in to help you

coylygirl · February 4

Thank you, I'm glad is found this forum. Truly is a life saver!

chiarieds · February 4

Hi @coylygirl - thank you for introducing yourself, Nic, & we're all here to chat. You've been through a rough time, so I also hope your meds kick in soon. What sort of things are you interested in?

coylygirl · February 4

Keep Fit, creative writing, Theatre, Films, Music. Can only go for walks at the moment, but that is ok

Thank you for your reply x

coylygirl · February 4

My favourite band is Linkin Park but that's a bit too intense at the moment and thinking about Chester triggers me. Currently listening to strong female artists x

chiarieds · February 4

I'm all for keep fit, as I was a physio a long time ago, & now do the exercises I used to teach! I enjoy reading, listening to music & films too. You might enjoy our virtual 'Coffee lounge,' where different topics come up about people's interests, hobbies & pets, to name just a very few.

coylygirl · February 5

That sounds cool. I have a personal trainer who is a real star. HE has his own studio but unfortunately he has had to close due to Covid. Bummer! HE also does sports massage so an all rounder. I will defo try the coffee lounge, thanks for the heads up

coylygirl · February 5

I can no longer afford the PT so will try to get a GP referral for exercise when this pandemic is over x

Richard09 · February 5

Ok

Tori_Scope · February 5

Which strong female artists are you listening to at the moment @coylygirl? You can always post what you're listening to in the music you're listening to thread

I'm really glad you're feeling well supported at the moment.

coylygirl · February 5

Thank you. Destiny's Child, Pink, Kelly Clarkson among others

renenhan · February 5

Hi Nik I'm new aswell hi I'm liann I Also have bi polar and cp so I no what your going through .I usually have a fitness regime in place at the gym but due to lockdown that's a no go for the time being x if you would like to chat anytime if your feeling your mood altering just give me a shout ok :expressionless x

coylygirl · February 5

Hi Liann, thanks so much for your lovely message. I haven't left the house for 3 weeks and have been advised not to go out alone for the time being as I'm suffering from blackouts. I put a message on my village page for walking buddies and waiting for a response, I have just bubbled up with another household so that should help. How are you managing your bipolar and are you getting the support you need?

renenhan · February 5

Hi there I haven't been too bad my mood been stable for quiet a long time now although cuz of the pandemic I haven't been able to see my ongoing doctor .I feel for you of your going through a manic stage there vile of experienced them and then you come out of that you hit depressive episodes it sucks!x

renenhan · February 5

I think bi polar is a complexed condition and on top of having a disability also can be challenging .what kind of cp do you have if you don't mind me asking?

coylygirl · February 5

Yeah, I had a relapse Monday as I kicked my ex-partner out and the police were involved. High as a kite, but I'm on clonazepan which is a strong sedative. I'm under the crisis team and have home treatment visit every day so you could say it;s the eye of the storm. Paranoid about being sectioned but sure it won't come to that. Concentrating on normalising eating and sleeping at the mo. This Covid thing is a nightmare

renenhan · February 5

Arh I'm sorry to hear that nic it's tough I think it's hard for partners to deal with sometimes because of the symptoms and episodes that come with you aren't alone theres other people who suffer aswell with it I'm open minded and good to talk to so don't suffer in silence if you need me only if you just need to talk I'm here best wishes x

coylygirl · February 5

renenhan · February 5

I wanted to ask with your medication do you have weight problems?ever since they put me on quietapine drug I've had trouble with fluctuated weight problems so I've requested for my meds to be changed from the mental health team and because of the covid issue I cant go to the gym as I usual do .so kind of stuck really

1119082 · February 7

Hi Nic

1119082 · February 7

My name is Masuma Akthar

1119082 · February 7

Renenhan sorry to hear what you have gone through.

renenhan · February 7

Thankyou that's really nice I'm doing well now lots of people are going through horrible circumstances at the mo but I great support so I'm lucky .others aren't .think it's very important to talk about people with disabilities of all types alongside any mental health problems that people experience .😁

1119082 · February 7

Hi there, I can relate to you all because I have got a visual impairment too.

1119082 · February 7

1- in 5 people are going through a visual impairment or a hearing impairment.

coylygirl · February 7

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments, This forum is a great support to me

1119082 · February 7

same here

1119082 · February 7

this forum has helped me to connect with others who have got learning disabilities

1119082 · February 7

such as myself

renenhan · February 7

I agree totally ..

1119082 · February 7

same here

1119082 · February 7

friends

renenhan · February 7

Of course friendships in and outside of the disabled world is very good 😀

1119082 · February 7

thank you

renenhan · February 7

Your welcome😀

coylygirl · February 16

renenhan said:

I wanted to ask with your medication do you have weight problems?ever since they put me on quietapine drug I've had trouble with fluctuated weight problems so I've requested for my meds to be changed from the mental health team and because of the covid issue I cant go to the gym as I usual do .so kind of stuck really

I was a lovely size 8, now I'm a 14. I found intense exercise helped. I didn't lose weight but lost inches and dropped 2 dress sizes. But with Covid, I can't do that and have put all the weight back on. I can't diet as I love my food too much, but the break--up diet has kicked in and only eating small meals. I hope to be beach body ready by summer

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