Author Archives: Melissa Mackay

Anyone with Bipolar knows the above is the usual changes that do occur. If you have the manic high the likely hood as you come back down is then to delve into depression . But I won’t let that happen. I can manage my medication and hopefully stop the depths of going into a depressiveContinue reading “Manic high to major low….no I am not going to let that happen !”

So how are we all feeling after the Christmas and New Year holidays. I must admit I am glad it’s all over. All the high expectations, anxiety for me which is finally a distant memory and my manic high is under control. Still heavily medicated at night to get the all important sleep that myContinue reading “My Bipolar high is under control….Yeah”

Do you know how damn frustrating it is when after 5 hours in bed….sleep is still elusive. It started last night so had to knock myself out with sleeping tablet plus my emergency antipsychotic medication. So I thought, ok one bad night I will be fine. But no, tonight it is worse. Up and downContinue reading “And here we go on the merry go round of lack of sleep….due to the bipolar high kicking in….”

It is devastating to see the horrific footage of lives and homes lost, townships wiped out in what has supposed to have been a happy Christmas and new year period. I have seen first hand the destruction back in November on my holiday road trip to Sydney. I am safe and sound where I am,Continue reading “Bushfire crisis in Australia no end in sight”

To everyone all around the world from here in Australia. It’s a few minutes to midnight on Xmas day here in Queensland. Had a great day spent with family for lunch….then I had to work, but it was really quiet. It can be a hard day for those of us with bipolar and other mentalContinue reading “Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday to all of those with Mental health issues xx”

In light of the recent bushfires and out of respect for people who are suffering around Queensland and Australia, some of the fireworks for the 2019 Christmas Carols Gold Coast have been cancelled. Even New Years Eve fireworks maybe cancelled in Sydney as well, and there are suggestions that all the money be given toContinue reading “Christmas Carols without Fireworks Displays”

After spending 1 week in Sydney visiting a family member who has “Alzeihmers” then we headed back towards home on a road trip again, this time heading for the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for a beautiful week spent at a tropical resort for some true “rest and relaxtion”. Once again, heavy smoke filled the airContinue reading “Sydney to the Sunshine Coast”

I haven’t posted of late, not because I am having issues with by Bi Polar, but because i have been away on 3 weeks holidays!!! Yeah!! You might not be aware but “Australia is truly on fire” at the moment. Over the last 4 weeks we have had 100’s of bushfires around the Country. FromContinue reading “Holidays & Bushfires – Climate Change is in our own Backyard”

I find myself asking this question each and everyday. And it’s exhausting….I have forgotten what it feels like to get up each morning and just get on with my day. When you have bipolar you are forever critical of your behaviour, trying to tune in with your body and mind and asking yourself….how am IContinue reading “Am I Ok???”

Because of my bipolar I haven’t travelled overseas but my dream one day would be to go to Canada and Alaska and perhaps do the railway trip and river cruise. I love the cold and would love to see the spectacular sites and sounds. Long haul travelling is meant to play havoc with a bipolarContinue reading “My Bucket List….Travel”