Newbie looking to chat

coylygirl

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

@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

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

janer1967

Hi and welcome 

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

coylygirl

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

chiarieds

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard09

Ok 

Tori_Scope

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

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

renenhan

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

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

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

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

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

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

  

renenhan

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 

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Hi  Nic

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My name is Masuma Akthar 

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Renenhan sorry to hear what you have gone through.

renenhan

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 .😁

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

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

coylygirl

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

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same here 

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

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such as myself 

renenhan

I agree totally ..

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same here 

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friends 

renenhan

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

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thank you 

renenhan

Your welcome😀

coylygirl

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