Monthly Archives: December 2015

Three bad days

Ah well, guess it was too good to last.  Just a shame that I have taken a turn for the worse at Christmas time.  Pressure on my brain and lungs, making breathing difficult and unable to function.  Can only stay … Continue reading

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Still doing well

Had another visitor last night for 3 hours and coped well.  Been rather tired today but have spent the evening on the phone – 4 calls and I coped fine.  Two years ago I could hardly speak on the phone, … Continue reading

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Radio 5 Live disappointing

Radio 5 Live programme on benzodiazepines was disappointing because of its focus on illegal trade / internet trade.  Objectively, it was a reasonably balanced programme but deeply upsetting to those of us who have been made dependent on drugs by … Continue reading

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APRIL charity has done sterling work over the years

Millie started the charity APRIL after the death of her daughter.  She has done sterling work trying to raise awareness of the adverse effects of psychiatric drugs.  She is now 75. http://www.april.org.uk/main/index.php?uid=269&rand=0.87494000%201267802994

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Three good days

Have had three good days in a row so I am very pleased.  Working hard on the laptop, doing campaign stuff, making more contacts and going out for a walk too.  I detect another improvement I think.  Was demented last … Continue reading

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What a scam!!!

http://news.sky.com/story/1605503/australia-pulls-nurofen-products-from-shelves

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Spoke to Radio 5 Live

Radio 5 Live is going to do a programme next week on benzodiazepines.  They are based in England so no doubt it will have an English focus.  That is okay, as long as it is a good programme and it … Continue reading

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Went out for lunch

Thought I would venture into town but it wasn’t a good idea.  Met friends for lunch but soon felt very unwell.  Had hoped to buy a few things but it was no good.  Just had to come home.  Fell asleep. … Continue reading

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Parliamentary question submitted

Not quite sure what a Parliamentary question will achieve but I suppose it is always something.  Responded to this article on HPV vaccines in Sunday paper.  Contacted journalist and campaigners.  Otherwise a quiet Sunday.  Flooding has struck in the north … Continue reading

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Been a good day

Went to the dentist in the morning and coped well.  Friends met me there and we went for a coffee afterwards and then got the bus home.  I felt so much better than the last time I attempted to go … Continue reading

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