The Compers Inn - Part 23

ktflosspot

Snidely wrote: »

After a really difficult 3 months the Missus seems to be nearly her old self. No voices or delusions and no more paranoia. Boy was it wearing. We saw the shrink yesterday and our next appointment isn't until November. It looks as though she will be on Olanzapine for life though which she isn't very happy about but I say it's the same as her taking Atenenol for her blood pressure every day though I suppose taking drugs to affect the brain can be seen as different. It's more personal somehow and maybe she sees them as affecting who she is.

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Glad to hear she is feeling better.
Remember to take care of yourself too xx

nips

that sounds as if it is good news thought snidely?
Glad it isnt just me! They need to move that I think? x

blackmidnight

Flickering_Ember wrote: »

The only thing I thought was free for everyone was the contraceptive pill.

BMN, you're on a low/zero income, so ask the pharmacist for an application form for a HC2 certificate; you should be entitiled to free prescriptions etc.

I don't qualify as my OH earns too much...

melvis wrote: »

I got 2 prescriptions of anti biotics the other week and didn't have to pay for them do you only pay for certain things? xx

as FE said the only thing that is free in England is contraception as far as i'm aware - at least I got that free today, made me feel better that I was only paying for 3/4 of the things I was getting

Snidely wrote: »

After a really difficult 3 months the Missus seems to be nearly her old self. No voices or delusions and no more paranoia. Boy was it wearing. We saw the shrink yesterday and our next appointment isn't until November. It looks as though she will be on Olanzapine for life though which she isn't very happy about but I say it's the same as her taking Atenenol for her blood pressure every day though I suppose taking drugs to affect the brain can be seen as different. It's more personal somehow and maybe she sees them as affecting who she is.

glad she seems better x



Just received 'The Conduit' in the post but don't know where from as well as bagslag purse and divine chocolate :j

wingobins

Well done BM. :j
Snidely..glad the missus is back to herself & feeling better.
I wish they would move this abuse button too....i keep going to press it by mistake.

purplebutterfly

Snidely wrote: »

It looks as though she will be on Olanzapine for life though which she isn't very happy about but I say it's the same as her taking Atenenol for her blood pressure every day though I suppose taking drugs to affect the brain can be seen as different. It's more personal somehow and maybe she sees them as affecting who she is.

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Honestly, it really really is NO different from any other kind of medication - and don't let anyone tell you that or attach any stigma to it.

As long as it works and makes her feel better it is just the same as anyone taking lifelong medication for any condition - and it is the outcome that matters.

Just remember to take of yourself at the same time - I'm glad she's feeling better

melvis

blackmidnight wrote: »

as FE said the only thing that is free in England is contraception as far as i'm aware - at least I got that free today, made me feel better that I was only paying for 3/4 of the things I was getting

I don't qualify for free prescriptions either hope they don't invoice me later :eek: :rotfl::rotfl:

blackmidnight

melvis wrote: »

I don't qualify for free prescriptions either hope they don't invoice me later :eek: :rotfl::rotfl:

maybe the pharmacist liked the look of you strange though

purplebutterfly

melvis wrote: »

I don't qualify for free prescriptions either hope they don't invoice me later :eek: :rotfl::rotfl:

It's always worth filling out an HC2 form because, even if you don't qualify for completely free prescriptions, you can sometimes qualify for a percentage discount.

It covers everything from prescriptions and dental care to transport costs. Worth a shot for anyone struggling to pay for regular meds or anyone on a low income generally

But don't apply if you receive Income Support because you automatically qualify for all the free stuff

blackmidnight

OH isn't going to be happy with his antibiotics though - can't have food an hour either side of taking them and no milk within 2 hours and they have to be taken twice a day! He has porridge with milk for breakfast and drinks lots of tea/coffee with milk! Might have to set an alarm for him to take them in the night otherwise breakfast will be difficult. although guess he could take them at work and then just before bed... that might work

melvis

blackmidnight wrote: »

OH isn't going to be happy with his antibiotics though - can't have food an hour either side of taking them and no milk within 2 hours and they have to be taken twice a day! He has porridge with milk for breakfast and drinks lots of tea/coffee with milk! Might have to set an alarm for him to take them in the night otherwise breakfast will be difficult. although guess he could take them at work and then just before bed... that might work

I had to take mine with food, 4 times a day :D:D