Ups and Downs of Husband`s Mental Illness

[Former-Member]

Will be remembering you @Shaz51, I do hope Mr Shaz is able to talk about things, I feel a lot better knowing Mr D is under the care of a specialist.

[Shaz51]

yes igt will be great @Former-Member, one step at a time

Mr shazhas been having dizzy spells and feeling very tired afterwards xx

[Former-Member]

Prehaps he could make a note as to whether these dizzy spells are related to when he takes PRN meds, when he gets up quickly or whether or not they happen if he turns his head quickly and in which direction - up, down, left or right  @Shaz51. These things might be helpful for doc to know.

[Shaz51]

he thinks it might be the meds but he has being on the sme meds for 3 years @Former-Member

[Former-Member]

You can google the drug and side effects - it could be dose dependent too @Shaz51 - side effects noticeable if he takes extra - or misses a dose and compensates by taking double next time.  Could be something else too ... dizziness can be related to so many things.

[Shaz51]

mr shaz is thinking of seeing hi mental health team but does not know which one , the one that is 30 kms awayorthe specialist he had 3 years ago 60kms away @Former-Member

the idea of starting again is crazy for him xx

[Former-Member]

I can understand his reluctance in one respect. Continuity of care is often a key to good psych management. Might pay to check and see if pdoc 60km away is still there - seems to be quite a turnaround in staff in public hospital system @Shaz51. 

How are you today?

[Shaz51]

I was feeling ok @Former-Member until Mr shaz telling me that if he does not do something soon he will end up back in hospital

[Former-Member]

So hard for you @Shaz51 when he keeps changing his mind. 

[Shaz51]

I know @Former-Member xxx

how are you today