hi everyone:wave:
am now back from my hols, had a fantastic time and think my meds are finally working as this is the first holiday ive ever had where ive stayed on a level the whole time.
Wow i cant believe the amount of threads on here since ive been gone, am trying to trawl through them all but if anyone wants to reply to let me know how they've been doing while ive been away feel free, it would be great to hear from you, ive been thinking about you all:)

Hi Angel! nice to hear from you again, how have you been doing? Sounds like you're doing good.
I feel selfish talking about me, but I am excited. My new medication is working well. I heard already from several people that they see a diffrence in me, they just couldn't figure out what it is. They said they see the spark back in me.
I feel optimistic about this, I have been on it for 2 weeks. I saw the doctor yesterday, and he said he was thinking of raising my dosage, but since I am doing well, and it's not even been a month, we decided we'll keep it at the minimum for now.
So, tell us about you, it's your turn.:D
Strawberry

Hi, Fallen:wave: Welcome back...glad to hear that you had a great holiday!!

Daughter is still being stabilized and the support here is holding my head above water.....thank goodness for this forum and the people here.:angel:

Again, welcome back and glad that you are feeling well with no downfalls to your holiday!!

((HUGS)) ~ Goody:angel:

hey! theres you are! Glad to hear you had a good time

Hi there! Glad your back and are feeling better.

thanks for your sweet messages everyone, glad to hear everyone is hanging in there!
Strawberry im so glad to hear your meds are working for you too. Think we just have to realise theres hope out there and keep fighting on even when we feel like giving up. Im now on 600mg lithium which seems to be working well apart from causing headaches but i can live with that. its so nice to feel calm without being one way or the other, im not used to it!!
loads of hugs to you all, keep me updated xx

I can relate to that, I feel good, also. I don't know why I am getting headaches so often, maybe my hair is tied to tight or something. I also suspect the caffeine I am missing. I cut down a lot.
I now remember somewhat how I used to be when I was good. I guess I have been in the middle before.
I hope everything is going well for you,seems to be. I started to rediscover the things I used to love, how are you doing?

hey strawberry, i just feel calm right now, id been in a manic episode since about may so i guess im noticing the calmness more than anything else. the urges to spend are slowly disappearing. im so pleased to hear you are doing well, keep us updated

Angel:I am completely opposite. I used to be down most of the time, I felt so tired without a reason. Now I feel good, I can do things now without an effort. I actually started reading a book, I have not done that since Septmeber.
I laugh a lot more, and I can smile if I feel like it.
I feel so much more, I'm not numb and hazy, I can think clearly. As I comented before on another thread; I can't stop staring at my husband, I can't believe how I am so blessed to have him.
His eyes sparkle, and his smile just makes my day!
It feels like (pretend you are in the 70s) when the TV would get fuzzy, and you could make out what was going on, but it was grainy. Then someone would go wiggle and readjust the antena, and everything would be so clear. That's what I feel like.
Seems you had the opposite problem lately, and it's good to feel calm, that is so good to hear. You sound like you are doing great.
I hope everything keeps going well for you. :)

Angel, Glad you are back! Hope you had a great time. It's been pretty busy around here. it sounds like everyone's significant other/spouse are all over the place. There are alot of new people who need help. I wish I could wave my magic wand and make it all go away for everyone. This BP thing is wreaking havoc on a lot of good people. Makes me really sad. Take care....Oz :)

Strawberry, I am so glad you are doing well. You sound great. You deserve every bit of happiness. Gods speed....Oz :)