Issues at the interface of Mavis, community-based psychiatric services and the mentally normal

[Mitchy1nge]

I think that covers us all?

It probably turns your tits into potatoes or something.

All these drugs have some kind of awful side effects. It's just a case of choosing which ones you want. I choose none of the bastards because I'm not bloody psychotic.

I haven't read up on it much yet but I always remain sceptical of what the drug companies are pushing. I'm happy to try it as a guinea pig though.

It's only worth risking the side effects of the illness is worse IMO.

If, not of.

Do you happen to remember what it's called?

It's called lurasidone.

nobody has bothered to share with me compelling evidence of aripiprazole's efficacy as an anti-manic yet

does not stop me feeling deprived

but actually do v well on lithium alone most of the time, all things considered

Ah I found it anyway

Looks very very similar to the other 2nd gen drugs.

I've received a lot of bumpf about it but haven't had a chance to read it yet so I can't pass judgement either way.

You know what, I would be pissed off about the damage done to me by psychiatry even if I'd actually been ill and required it, but the fact that I've never actually been psychotic or manic and yet inexplicably have been dumped on antipsychotics and mood-stabilisers for years (I recently found out valproate shouldn't be given to girls because it causes PCOS - thanks, guys) really fills me with despair and regret.

Well, it's always worth looking into new treatments.

I fancy a nice long walk in the sunshine today. I wish DP would get outlet of bed.

Hoover round the bed. Always works.

oh my god we have clipped and washed (carrying buckets of hot water for miles! lukewarm on arrival!) and brushed this pony for prospective buyers and they fucking cancel 2 minutes before they were expected

Could you not take her a nice cup of tea and an omelette and speak in gently quiet tones while mentally screaming GET OUT OF BED?

That would involve getting the Hoover out which I refuse to do. I'll just bang and crash about and if all else fails I'll whip the duvet off the bed.

cleaned tack for NO REASON

Oh what cunts Mitchy. My condolences.

That's incredibly rude of then Mitchy, not to mention frustrating.

Go and press on her bladder in the guise of "wanting a cuddle". Works every time.

at least they sent a pathetic excuse and apology

yay can have bath now instead

is an ill wind etc

Did the pony at least enjoy the experience?

No need, she's up, I can hear the floorboards creaking.

Not sure walk in sunshine will be too appealing to hungover person.

The promise of a swift G&T in the pub when finished should be enough encouragement