It must be difficult being in full-time work and trying to cope so I can understand you wanting to take meds to even out your mood.
Health Issues Bipolar Without Meds?
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I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world (London) and wages don't always reflect living costs. I couldn't feed myself working part time
But yeah... I dunno how people who have to work part time, or who can't work survive in the UK
^ Yes, it's difficult for a lot of people at the moment, I read today that my borough is the London borough hardest hit by home repossessions. I'm taking some food and toiletries to a food bank tomorrow.
I read today that my borough is the London borough hardest hit by home repossessions. I'm taking some food and toiletries to a food bank tomorrow.
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Oh man... What borough?^ Yes, it's difficult for a lot of people at the moment,
I work in Lambeth and have known so many people to be made homeless
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Quetiapine... Thing is, I don't eat a lot (I know a lot about weight loss and food and record my calories)... It's impossible to gain without calories.
That said, maybe a big part of my weight gain is because I'm bunged up inside (tried laxatives last night to no avail).
I don't think I need therapy. I manage my moods and am very health conscious and exercise a lot. I'm only on meds now because my depressions are so bad I'm unable to function... Also, it's unlikely I'll get time off for therapy.
Most likely. Bloating and constipation tend to have an impact on the number on the scale. You really do weigh a lot more when you are full of ****.
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Update...
Hello people, I feel really good... And I don't mean "suoer-horny-genius" racing thoughts good.. I mean I have the concentration to read, a mind that's clear, my confidence and vastly improved sleep cycle...
I'm almost "regular"and have started properly focusing on a healthy low calorie diet and gym five days a week with intense cardio and weights...
Joined a weekly slimmers club and have been weighed today for the second time, but seem to have gained 3/4 lb... I'm not too worried, as it's only been a week and weight fluctuates... I've almost lost 1/4 inch around my waist.
Hoping to be back where I was in 2011, fit and loving life.
The thing I am grateful for most however, is having my "mind" back and feeling well enough to talk to people in my lunch break. Am applying to go back to university too...
So far so good... Fingers crossed this will last and I can start living my life.
Blessings and warmth to the people kind enough to respond to this thread.
Hello people, I feel really good... And I don't mean "suoer-horny-genius" racing thoughts good.. I mean I have the concentration to read, a mind that's clear, my confidence and vastly improved sleep cycle...
I'm almost "regular"and have started properly focusing on a healthy low calorie diet and gym five days a week with intense cardio and weights...
Joined a weekly slimmers club and have been weighed today for the second time, but seem to have gained 3/4 lb... I'm not too worried, as it's only been a week and weight fluctuates... I've almost lost 1/4 inch around my waist.
Hoping to be back where I was in 2011, fit and loving life.
The thing I am grateful for most however, is having my "mind" back and feeling well enough to talk to people in my lunch break. Am applying to go back to university too...
So far so good... Fingers crossed this will last and I can start living my life.
Blessings and warmth to the people kind enough to respond to this thread.
