The One and only CIDERMAN

In response to:Its my birthday and lifes just bleeding crap!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:23:02 +0200

I've just come on here in over a year for the first time. Troubles started again...should i really be suprised?
What i do want to say is in future i will say what i please on here about who i please and if its not liked, dont read it!
And no, with time it doesnt fade, it never will. Its just put aside to keep others happy.

In response to:For my family...

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:33:36 +0200

at no time was a christmas get to gether was mentioned as i would of said no any way yes i said wot went on in past is past and i wanted to for get it and i am happy with life now forgeting all be for as hard things were said in the heat of the moment as we were all hurting for the death of dad but that is all

In response to:Its my birthday and lifes just bleeding crap!

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:07:35 +0200

thanks for the kind words u spoke about me i am honoured im sure but glen i have no problem with u no more and u should not with me i have said sorry but im sorry u feel the way u do and i hope with tim e it will fade u take care mate x x

In response to:My Epilepsy

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:19:54 +0100

Yeah i know what u mean. The images are graphic. I was a member of sevral animal charities and kinda built up a 'resistance' for want of a better word.
I really didn't know that about bipolar.Thanks for filling me in. Mmm, i guess u see people judging u alot hey, because i dont fall over when i have attacks i get judged and i always think until you've been in my shoes dont judge. The only good thing its done for me is that i dont judge others when i dont understand what they have and dont feel its my place to judge anyway.
Yeah the stupid thing with the drugs i read is one of the side effect are seizures! Its stupid how many side effects can come out of one tablet and if im honest the side effects are worse than the seizures themselves.
Anyway i better run. You take care.
Glen

In response to:My Epilepsy

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:46:11 +0100

This is my bipolar blog: http://electrochick.blog.co.uk/

Bipolar is otherwise known as manic depression (Stephen Fry has it). The name 'Electrochick' came about because of having ECT. I was taken off Lithium because of awful side effects, so now I've been started on Lamotrigine. Like you, I desperately didn't want to take anything - but that would mean being very ill, which isn't fair on everyone around me.

Writing to the drug manufacturers is a good idea. Interesting that they don't know where their ingredients come from!

I am a member of Viva but I don't tend to visit the website because I don't like the images of animal cruelty - so just give them my subscription money instead :)

In response to:My Epilepsy

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:37:04 +0100

Yeah i know exactly what u mean about not being a true vegan. I take clobazam which has animal derivitives in it. I have refused new drugs because of this and even tried to cut out that drug with no luck.
If you dont mind me asking whats bipolar? Just you dont know unless you ask! And yeah, they use anti-convolsants for alot things other than convultions. It is horrible though when u try and do the right thing and u cant cos of your health! The way i got around feeling guilty was writing to the drug companys...you can find it on the leaflet that comes in your drugs box. I did get a letter back saying that the lactose may have been added in the brewing of the tablet so it may not be from animals, but they wasnt sure! But even after all that the drugs are still animal tested so cruelty free drugs unfortunatly dont happen!
Oh i dont know if you have heard of viva!(vegetarians international voice for animals) i used to be a member but even without membership u can go on there website and get aload of info including foods, make-up, ect ect that are animal product free. Although im not a member now they played a huge part in changing my thinking and my diet! Worth a look!
You will find that the Redwoods company do much more foods than you could imagine and health food shops are definitly the way to go to get them, like i said if you need anymore help just mail me and i'll be happy to help! My home addy is glenpettifer@yahoo.com
Always on here as u can see so take care and keep in touch..nice to know like minded people!
Glen

In response to:My Epilepsy

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:05:12 +0100

Well done for sharing that. It's difficult isn't it.

I'm not epileptic, but I am bipolar and I have anti-seizure meds for it. I guess that means I'm not a true vegan though :(

I have a blog too, under the name 'Electrochick' - though I recently deleted all my posts for both my blogs during one of the mood swings lol.

I hope your epilepsy doesn't stop you doing what you want to do. All the best with the charity stuff :)

In response to:For my family...

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:19:10 +0100

Just to say it hasnt been a week and my so-called make up with my oldest sister has gone pear shaped. I shouldnt have expected any different.
I suggested a christmas family get together and a talk to sort out any problems to try and bring us closer..she told me no and that the past is the past and shes happy with her life.
I dont know what else i can do but shes started being manipulative within a week. I think i'll follow Homer simpsons wise words "You tried, you failed. The lesson is dont try".

In response to:For the attention of: GOD

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:28:00 +0100

AMEN!!!!!!!!

In response to:For my family...

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:10:43 +0100

Good luck. :) x

In response to:Tad worried over cash

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:58:00 +0100

Thanks franpal....hopefully my online preyer might work!lol But no, i wont give up. I have my sights set and i'll either achive them or die trying!
You enjoy your weekend and let me know how you are...i do care :-)
Glen

In response to:Tad worried over cash

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:27:33 +0100

How sad but true that everything in life comes at a price. I'd like to say I could magic your money worries away but I'd be lying but I will keep my fingers crossed that nothing stands in the way of your plans. Keep smiling and remain positive and it will happen!

Have a great weekend :)

In response to:NEW CHALLENGES!!

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:45:00 +0100

yeah thanks....my brain and bodys has gone into sleep mode...im so tired at the moment, i hate winter.lol. I need to do so much arranging and ....well i just dont wanna think, i wish i could hibernate! :-) so how u doin?

In response to:NEW CHALLENGES!!

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:34:13 +0100

Wow you're a busy guy. Good luck.

In response to:My lastest Travel updates!!

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:17:02 +0100

Hi Glen, Yep I'm not too bad thanks. V. busy with work and trying to fight off the cold I have had since August but apart from that, all is good :)

Glad that you have found another useful resource and I look forward to hearing more about it in your next post.

Take care and have a good weekend :)

In response to:My lastest Travel updates!!

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:12:29 +0100

Hey Franpal, Thanks for your recent messeges and sorry i havent got back to you sooner. How have you been? Ive just found another website that im looking further into...im going to post a messege on my blog about it but it offers so many different things to do for the NDCS but the lady i spoke to told me that i could go along with them and do it for a charity of my choice. Anyways ive only this past half hour found it myself so i'll let you go and Hope your well??
Take care
Glen

In response to:My lastest Travel updates!!

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:05:29 +0100

Hey Ciderman! Glad to hear things are going well and that you have plenty of avenues for charities. I like the sound of the voluntary work in Snowdonia too. :)

In response to:My Epilepsy

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:43:43 +0200

Hey Ciderman, glad you shared that with us. sometimes it is not easy to make people understand what you are going through but I think you have done a good job of explaining how epilepsy affects you. I also think that you are the only one who understands your body and the way the condition affects you so you should always feels 'in charge' of your medication.

Take care and have a good day :)

In response to:Been around Dolcoath today...feel like crap now!

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:37:28 +0200

Yeah thanks, and no he wouldnt have stopped me! Although i wish he hadnt given me this flu jab...its really knocked me for six...doesnt usually do this to me!
Anyway how are you?

In response to:Been around Dolcoath today...feel like crap now!

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:21:23 +0200

Glad you got the go ahead from the docs, not that it would stop you anyway I'm sure but it is always good to know that people are on your side :)

In response to:Updates for the Snowdon walk

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:10:14 +0200

Hey
Yeah i can understand that. When u have an illness that kind of controls you rather than you controlling it, it can be a hit or miss thing. I know i could get there and have a really bad day where i have to sit still all day and fight attacks off. You could always arrange a holiday there. At the base of Snowdon theres places you can stay and if your ill while your there but feel up to the train ride u can always take that to the top! Or alternitvly go on that website i was on about and search for snowdon_lady as she lives in the park at the base of snowdon and has already climbed 20 times this year i think she said...so she would be a handy friend to have for you and shes really descent to talk to and didnt hesitate to say she'd climb with me. And i think she would be availible throughout the year of course unless she makes any plans.
Yeah i do write long messeges :) I know alot of people online and do alot of work on here too with my blog and everything so typings second nature and once i get talking i cant stop :lol:
Well i better run, had a HUGE headache yesterday cos i was online way too much.
U take care
Glen

In response to:Updates for the Snowdon walk

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:35:13 +0200

Hey Glen, thanks for the longest message reply I have ever received! Yes it all sounds good and I will check out the ramblers association. WE have been planning the Snowdon trip for ages but my health has let me down in the past and I don't think my future hubby fancies his chances of getting to the top if he is carrying me!!

It is hard with M.E., as you often don't appear to be ill, other than looking really worn out so it can work for and against you but I have never let it stop me achieving anything and I admire you for your attitude towards your epilepsy.

We were planning to do Snowdon with a couple of friends and camp somewhere near the start of one of the tracks - which one are you doing? I hear they vary quite a lot in terms of difficulty and I'm not sure which is which but I know there is the pig track and the miners track. Future hubby climbed it when he was training for Kili, amongst other mountains, but although I've done a lot of walking in Snowdonia during the course of my bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh's expeditions, I have yet to conquer the big one!!

Of course, the whole plan depends on chosen grandparents looking after our three-year old for a weekend so we can do the climb!

Anyway, will keep in touch and good luck with the fundraising :)

In response to:Updates for the Snowdon walk

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:33:14 +0200

Hey Franpal...u should both join in!!U can carry me when i collapse! lol If you need a hand with places to stay ect i have a friend who lives in Snowdonia national park...shes defintly climbing with me and a group of her friends too so its going to be quite a party!!
I could do with some advice from your future hubby if hes willing to give it ove the kilimanjaro climb!!
I am doing it sponsered. Next years Snowdon trip will be split 3 ways -the ramblers.org-Friends of the earth and the third part will go towards a trip i am planning to do voluntry work in Thailand working with orphaned Elephants. Its going to cost literally thousands so thats why i have so many sponsered trips planned.
Next year is Snowdon, Ben Nevis and possibly a cycle from John a groats to lands end(save on train fairs!) then the following year Kilimanjaro, then the following year (assuming im still alive at this point!) its going to be the base camp of Everest. All sponsered!!
If your going to do Snowdon assuming your not already a member it might be worth joining www.ramblers.org.com (i think) its the ramblers association anyway...if you join the forum on there its free and although it takes them a day or two to get you going its amazing the people you can find. Im a vegan and already i have a campsite, somewhere to get my meals and friends to climb with!
I admire you though, i used to see how M.E effected my mum and how people didnt believe what she was saying. I am epileptic, its uncontrolled so the climb will be a challenge but im determined enough. I dont know if you find it but when you are ill and people as genuine as it maybe feel sorry for you it makes you a little angry and thinking "I still have my arms and legs"...thats life though i guess.
Thanks for leaving the messege and if by any chance you and your future hubby would like to join in on the climb theres going to be alot of experienced people there!! I only have June marked out as i know the following months get really busy up there and obviously with the kids on holiday it will be Very busy! And as i say i now know people who run the snowdonia national park so i have contacts! I'll keep it all updated on here anyway and if you want to keep an eye out and chat with your other half :) and maybe we could email on here and any help i can offer feel free to ask....oh and say hi to your man!!
Take care
Glen

In response to:Updates for the Snowdon walk

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:57:03 +0200

Great Ciderman! We are thinking of climbing Snowdon next year too! I have M.E. and have been planning on going up there for years now. My Fiance climbed Kilimanjaro a few years ago so Snowdon should be no trouble for him :)

Good luck with finding the cash for all of your mountain endeavours, that is always the hardest thing! You could try doing it for charity, that way if you raise enough sponsorship you don't have to pay for all of the traveling and living expenses.

:)