Author Archives: Melissa Mackay

This suits my lifestyle and my working commitments. I work from mid afternoon till 11pm so enjoy watching the night sky, moon and stars… I love to read which relaxes me after a day at work. Its important to be able to slow the thought processes in a busy mind and unwind before bedtime.

I love all of the above, it regenerates me, relaxes me and rebalances me. I need to be near the water, be it the ocean or river, it’s very therapeutic.

Act immediately if you feel yourself sliding out of control. Seek medical help from your local GP or psychiatrist, they are there to assist you. Sometimes you just need to be led in the right direction to alleviate any anxiety you may be having, or not sure what medications to adjust. It is definitely aContinue reading “Medical Intervention”

A cool dark room is a must to getting a good nights rest. Most medications that are taken at night also assist in knocking you down, relaxing the mind to ensure a restful sleep. Just ONE night with a disturbed sleep can have you spiralling out of control. You may need to increase meds toContinue reading “Sleep is Crucial”

This particular seasonal shift can be catastrophic for those who are not proficient in managing there medication. As the days draw longer, more sunlight…can all play havoc for those with this disorder. Be aware, be informed, be proactive…and you can enjoy the new season with warmer weather, gorgeous changes to the natural environment and breezeContinue reading “Spring…..the danger zone”

So does someone’s mood with bipolar disorder. It’s a forever changing mind cycle that requires constant monitoring and maintenance with medications. Spring is the danger period for those manic of “highs”. Autumn / Winter is the time when possible depression can rear its ugly head.

They both have a lot in common actually. As the moon the stars the ever changing ocean…the moon phases has a lot of input to the bipolar mind. During a full moon it affects bipolar disorder quite dramatically. More light in the sky might make you have trouble sleeping, and that can spiral your mindContinue reading “The Moon and the Mind…”

Just a few pics that resonate with me so i can keep calm and carry on… There is something about the ocean that is every so peaceful.

As stated before it is imperative to continue on your prescribed course of medications each and everyday for the rest of your life. Those medications may comprise of mood stabilisers, antipsychotic medications and for me also antidepressants. I have Bipolar 1 disorder and my medications are as follows: Epilum, Seroquel, Zoloft and my emergency medication….Continue reading “Medications….for life”