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Husband suffered from bipolar for 22 years Had 10 episodes and was hospitalised four years ago for nearly a year He takes sodium valproate Lithium and Quitiapine but over past few weeks is showing signs of heading towards another episode Sodium Valproate been low for last 18 months and although it has been increased by 100 ml a few months ago it still low At moment showing signs of another episode and asking doctor to increase waiting for his reply

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Hello may61, he's done very well to be on the low dose of medication for a while. We hope that you hear back soon, let us know how you are both getting on and don't forget we are here for you any time you wish to vent your feelings. Good luck to you both, keep in touch,

MAS Nurse.

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I don't know enough about bipolar but I wish you and him luck. If you could convince him to perhaps go (baack?) into secondary care it may help ward off or at least mitigate any upcoming problems you foresee. Also things like mindfulness, maybe CBT or similar, and living a life despite his diagnosis and experience could well be good ideas.

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fauxartist

It must be very hard waiting for help, I am sorry your going through this, I hope it all works out for you okay.

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