Trying to contact Bakery featured in Life Transformers 2 on 28 Dec 09 - Ch8

Am trying to get contact of the name & address/location of the Bakery featured in Life Transformers 2 (28dec09) on Ch8.

Mother told me I could try contacting the boss of the bakery to offer me job.

Very few employers in Singapore are willing to go that extra mile to hirer someone with disabilities, mental illness or learning difficulties. It's very heart warming when there's such encouraging employers.

Appreciate if anyone who has info, please drop me email at turquoise@live.com.sg Your help in one way or another is deeply appreciated.

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Short synopsis for those who didn’t manage to catch the show : A family of 3 in a 1-room flat was featured. The mother passed on when the boys were 10. The father suffers from multiple health conditions, including schizophrenia. The 2 sons are now about 20, and suffer from episodes of schizophrenia too. They were unemployed at the time of the filming, as employers turn away people with schizophrenia and learning difficulties. The family shares 1 single packed meal (donated & delivered) for each meal, and on $360 welfare a month. To combat their hunger, the boys stock lots of water in the fridge to fill their stomach.

The show got the elder boy employed in a Bakery at Raffles Place area (stupidly i forgot to get the name). The younger is undergoing training to be able to work.

I really think this show is wonderful in showing us what goes on in a country with sufficient GDP that no one should have to live in such conditions. It’s wonderful too in showing us the everyday-heros in our society who help these people in need instead of shunning them.

One thing that struck me in particular was how the boy took 2 days before he managed to report to work successfully! The TV show had someone go down to help him, but discovered he left on his own, during the 1st day he was to report for work. Apparently he didn’t have the $4 he needed for transport on the bus, so he came home.

However, for people with learning difficulties or some mental illnesses, even this can prove really stressful, because you don’t really know what to do, and you’re afraid you’re gonna make mistakes again and disappoint other people.

Kudos to Ch8 - Life Transformers. Great job!

So called help is having very big negative impact on me

Yesterday, I was asked whether I could do some data entry for her, of course, this shouldn't be a problem but then needed to be up at the 'prison' immediate. How could X just insisted I go over to the team without asking me? Keep saying I can one lah...

Went up to take a look & new M briefed me stuffs & even said it's my mindset. Worst thing is that M said am using my illness as an excuse. If I can make my way to work, surely am well enough to work & not for 8 hrs, I couldn't do anything. Don't use tears to attract sympathy. All is in my mindset & that I need not waste money & time seeing psychiatrist, psychologist & so on. Told me if am sick, might as well stay at home.

Asked if I wanna get to be assessed by HR or quit by myself, that really hurts me deeply! Citing that M will push me in order to help me do my work. Sighz...till now, they still don't apprehend what's depression & even my anxiety.

M wanted me to sit at the very open space cubicle & to oversee contracters. Telling me that the corner cubicle I chosen is way too far to see contracters & that it's only temporary which I don't like. M even told me if I couldn't meet the target, might as well I go, don't waste her manpower.

Feedback was my peers feel that am unable to finish 5 cases per day & M felt very disappointed. Told me if I can write very well at the blog, why can't I do work. Kept telling u all trying to help me & I need to help myself too. What makes u all think am not helping myself? No point talking to people with no wisdom at all!!

I felt so overwhelmed & being too pressurised. In addition, got a call from nurse at Apex Harmony Lodge that my dad had problem dificulty breathing at his left side & needed x-ray. Mother went but to find out dad's alright.

Had hard time during last night's exam. Before I left for class, my migraine is attacking & feeling very DEPRESSED. U think u're helping me but do u know it's having a very big negative impact on me. Like 'Forcing Tiger Jump Over the Wall',

Another faint episode

So embarrassing to have fainted at SGH today. I was prescribed Glucerna SR & was given sample of NEstle Nutren by the pharmacy. Once in a blue moon, would take Diabetic Resource at work coz am not eating.

Got a box of my Novo needles for insulin.

Lunch time, at rocky masters with colleagues as boss using WITs fund for gathering. Ordered Baked fish with potato wedges but my worst fears are FOUNDED!! Is this a baked fish which has a coating of thick flour & DAMN SALTISH & DRIED UP. Mayo was pink in color & taste sourish & I forgo these. Took a few potato wedges & 2 bbq wings.

Guy Y asked to eat the fish, I told him go ahead as it's clean which I didn't touch it at all. He also agreed that the fish was EXTREME SALTISH & DRIED UP.

Cycling at Jurong Lake Park

This evening, I cycled towards inner Jurong Lake Park. There the scenery is nicer & one could feel the breeze blowing against one's face. One see a dog being tied to owner for run & one could hear the poor dog loud panting sound.

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Appts with Dawn & Janet tdy

Morning appointment with Dawn, my principal physiotherapist. Neuro assessments was done & it made me feel very dizzy & nausea after that. I was given home exercises to do.

Afternoon, with Janet at LIFE ctr was good. She's nice & friendly. Initially, I was very anxious coz 1st time seeing her  I was tired out by morning physiotherapy for imbalance.

Am very depressed

U knw or not, am getting even much more depressed. I dun really mean to bang the door on purpose or anger on u mother. Am very frustrated with all the messy things, I cant find my stuffs. U kept blocking my way. I won't raise my voice at u but I got to put it out, otherwise, I'll broke down.

My blood sugar getting high, gotto inject myself with insulin & then I got imbalance in my right ear & gotto go for vestibular rehab therapy.

Am never happy!!! Thou sometimes I smile.

LIFE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Medical updates

Yesterday appointment with endocrinologist, was informed HbA1c was 9.8% which was very high. Got to inject myself at bedtime with insulin Levemir detemir 8 units - start me on low dosage along with oral medication glipizide 10mg 2x daily. Blood pressure medication was up to 100mg losartan too. *Stress*

Doctor told me hopefully with the insulin can aids me back on proper eating habits but he waa quite happy with my weight loss.

Mother was like "WOW" when she learnt that I'm able to inject myself with insulin as I had phobia of needles poking (due to frequent visits in hospital with all the drips). My Diabetes Nurse Educator Eunice whom is very nice of her, showed me & ensure I know the correct way of administrating insulin on my abdomen.

http://www.novonordiskcare.com/flexpen/

This afternoon, appointment with neurologist & tomorrow having VBT test by ENT.

7th Dec, gg to SGH Life Ctr to see psychologist J.

How I spend my birthday on 20th Nov

My mother & I went to Bo Tien Temple to have vegetarian food for lunch, feed the gold fishes there. Went home, ain't nice programme on TV. Decided we go Jurong Lake Park around 4p.m, I'm on my bicycle & mother walked. I went further into the other side of Jurong Lake Park where I had nice view photographed & there's the Adventure Park.

Towards evening, came across a group of people from Taman Jurong CSC, every sats@ Jurong Lake Park, free isotonic drinks n fruits.

Curious where's my whereabouts?

Mood been relatively HORRIBLE! Couldn't function even at home!! IT really SUCKS. Decided to take a week leave this week to stabilise my mood 1st. Next week mon, gg to see Dr Mariko & Dr Lee on thurs.

Beautiful scenery of Jurong Lake Park

7 Nov 2010, 11am...felt so down. Decided to take a ride to Jurong Lake Park & took some photos.

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Additional medicines

Prescribed by Gastro Dr T:
Domperidone 10mg - 1tab 3x daily
Alum Hyd*mg Trisil, Simethicone Mixt 200ml - 2x5ml 3x daily
Mebeverine HCL 135mg - 1tab 3x daily 1/2-1 hr b4 food

Prescribed by Respiratory Dr M:
Co-Amoxiclav 625mg - 1tab 2x daily - 1 wk
Promethazine Codeine* Co Lintus - 2x5ml 3x daily
Chlorphenamine Maleate 4mg - 1tab every nite daily

More & more medicines = More Stress too. =_=!!

Respiratory Appt

Was with Dr Mariko, Consultant & Director of Pulmonary Function Laboratory and Asthma Programme SGH. Her peranakan designer pen & beaded purse attracted my attention, must be very dear. She's a nice young lady doctor.

Ordered Sputum, AFB (acid-fast bacilli) & Mycobateria test. Did a check on me & medical history, precribed me medicines.

Yesterday the nurse told me to collect consecutive days, however, I asked another nurse told me need not as I can't spit out my phlegm, so long got a period of 2 weeks for the results to be out before my next appointment will do.

Went to housemen canteen, bought masala dosai & vadaai for my breakfast. Took cab again to work & had a quick breakfast. Very delicious lor!!

just blogging

thurs 21 oct, appt with Dr Lee was good. I can even borrow books from LIFE centre. Fri appt at Clinic L Gastro, diagnosed with Dysphagia & Irritable bowel syndrome & that means more medicines to take! :(

Mon, gg to see Respiratory doc at Clinic A. For past 1 mth, been sick on n off.

SAMH Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony @8Q SAM 9th Oct 2010

Still early, paid entry fee of $10 & free for my mother SC for SAM 8Q & HQ. While we at the lvl 1 programme gallery, find him very familiar whom greeted us "Hello"...OMG! It's A/Prof Leslie Lim whom recently published the book . :p

Talks and Workshops Expressive Therapies 10th Oct 10

Info extracted from SAMH FB - Your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

Opening of Art Exhibition - "Mind Painters" - 9th Oct 10

Opening of Art Exhibition - "Mind Painters"


In commemoration of World Mental Health Day 2010, Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) together with Very Special Arts Singapore (VSA) will be organising an Art Exhibition entitled "Mind Painters Art Exhibition". The art exhibition will showcase works by both local and overseas artists (from Hong Kong and Japan), who are recovering from mental illness.

SAMH warmly invites you to participate in this event to be held on the 09 October at Singapore Art Museum @ 8Q Museum Level 2 ("Programme Space").
 

Info Extracted from SAMH FB. Your support is much appreciated. Thank you.

Health Updates

Yesterday visit to SGH - diabetes Ctr & ENT depts, don't spell good.


Dr Tan, my endocrinologist refer me to see Respiratory & Gastronomy docs which are scheduled on 22nd & 25th Oct. He ordered for an immediate chest x-ray yesterday. I had difficulty swallowing of late & chronic cough >1 month. There's infection, throat seems very red to him.

At ENT, was told to go back at 2p.m. as they hvn't got my file (still at diabetes ctr). Seen by MO indian lady doctor Mahala whom is well versed. A scope detected I've enlarged adenoids which obstruct my breathing & ringing sound in ears. Could be due to allergy or infection. Normally adenoids enlarge when children is in growing stage but not for me. Ordered blood test (2 wks before the VBTs.) to track any defects & 2 tests-VBT scheduled early dec. She passed me info on GERD.

WTH

Tdy, went to see neuro & was prescribed Prednisolone &; Caffeine Ergotarmine. http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/Prednisolone.htm

When collecting medications, I asked pharmacist nicely how come Caffeine Ergotarmine only 40 tabs thou takn when neccessary & then my TCU was 2 mths.

She kept on saying follow Dr's instructions, then I asked her to give Dr a call to double check for confirmation then dunno what the hell she said me.

I was very surprised that my voice was extremely loud - cant u juz give dr a call to confirm. She said me need not shout out loud & would call the security.

Well, be my guest, coz I didnt say vulgarities or whatever..then in rasied tone at her saying...I jus told u very nicely to give dr a call, u dun heed my advice.

Later she then called dr n say if med not enuf, take panadol. WTH!!!

Like that, I can be own dr & juz take anarex!! Need not waste time n money seeing specialist.

Am so sick

hvg the runs since fri's midnite, sat morning, diarrhea worsen till tdy. Ran thru my container of medicines, found magnesium trisillicate. Guess am hvg gastric flu, hvg the burns in my stomach, abdominal pains...v weak...took 10ml of it & felt better. Phew..

My dear DNE fell sick le...oh no...

Tmr seeing neurologist.

Cough still on...:(

Self-lamination

hey hey hey! I know how to do lamination without the machine. It's so convenient & cost effective especially when I need photos to do scrapbook!!

My personal videos

Those who know me, will know I loves photography & videography. I've uploaded most recent videos at YOUTUBE available for viewing at http://www.youtube.com/user/GenYTurquoise. I was invited to join TJ new media club, it's my honour. ^_^

Chain of events

giving me lotsa unhappiness. Dunno whats gg all behind it. Anyway, wait till I fully recovered from my asthmatic cough.

25 Sep 10, went to attend TJ Mid-Autumn festival cum ABC waters opening ceremony & took 2 videos of spectacular Lion Dance & Fireworks!! It was such a nice sight! Check out the videos by GenYTurquoise at Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/GenYTurquoise

World Mental Health Carnival 3rd Oct 2010

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5422634&fbid=432452102335&id=649782335&ref=nf#!/event.php?eid=114680598586647

Betrayal of trust & confidentiality by XXX counsellor!!

It was really "NEWS" to me when one of the staffs working at XX Centre (whom is my friend) posted the following message in Facebook:

"is disgusted when different counsellors who are seeing the same client starts using the person as the "problem" during workshop...if only you know how counsellors are often the best people who put on the nicest smile before you."

The workshop was held during XX Centre's retreat.

It striked my mind instantly! Friend's refering to W (counsellor) & J (art therapist).

They can bring up my case for discussion but why in the world need to mention my name - where there should be confidentiality!

I received sms from my friend, this is what my friend expressed in the message:

X, knwg u as a frien, i thk its r.hard 4 me to stay objective when my colleagues start using ur probs in discussn. Its one in a v.insensitive manner whc affects me cuz i knw u. Its nt v.fair 4 u to c my fb comment also cuz u werent arnd. I ask 4 ur permission to remv u fm my fb? I dun wish to be in betw.

I replied her letting her know, no hard feelings. That day (when I went to XXXX xxxxx corner) wanted to tell u something but no chance. It's alright, dear.

Friend sms-ed "Sorry, I can't help u. :("

X: "No worries. We're still friends. Hugs."

Friend: Yes, still frenz! :)"

Appointment with pdoc on 16 Sep, I told her that W said my emails to her are "little stones" & she'll get tired of it & may need to change of counsellor. Initially W gave me her name card with her email@work , in which, can email her whenever I feel like pouring out my woes.

Pdoc said she also don't know how professional "they" are. I told pdoc how I felt - am doubting W's professionalism since previous few sessions.

My trust is being betrayed! Anger resides deep inside me for 2 days but I have to psycho myself, it's not worth getting angry over such person. Anger will only further deteriote my already poor health.

SGH Physio 101

8 Sep, went to SGH early morning with mother to attend Physio 101 talk which I saw it from SGH website. Both mother & myself gained much insight about physio.

We're given door gifts like Centrium multi-vitamin, raisin bread & kit-kat. After which, I was approached by one of the physiotherapists to join in their resistance band exercise, given resistance band & it was fun together with them.

Thanks to SGH organisers, staffs & physiotherapists for this event. TUVM!!

http://www.sgh.com.sg/Others/contact-us/marketing/Documents/Main1.pdf

Courtesy photo by SGH Physio 101:

NO WAY!!

Am v stressed out, am hvg the RUNS v freq, yet Dr wanna me take 2 big pkts of LAXATIVE FORTRANS & intake only chicken or fish porridge b4 5p.m. the day b4 for colonscopy. Almost fast for 24hrs!! WTH..AM NOT GG!!


Might as well, sliced me up for 'horse sashimi' esp the neck portion which Jap likes most.

Youths fm TGIF fm Lakeside Family Centre ROCKS!!

Decided to go LFC TGIF & give Ruby a surprise! hehe

Greeted by Andrew, Ruby's colleague. A nice promising young chap...then Ruby saw me. We hugged each other & she was so surprised & elated to see me. hee

Youths ROCKS!! It's very common for the youths to be noisy bunch which I can't take it, making me dizzy...lol but they brighten up my day thou am lady of few words.

There's big screen for X-Box, table tennis, pool, guitars for interacting with one another.

Thank you TGIF-ians!! Cheers! :D

What a counselling session

I just want to speak my mind. Just came back from counselling session with W at lakeside family centre. After I brought up to her that the session is too short which is an hour, W said that she'll feel very tired if I emailed her ( to her it's small 'little stones') that maybe have to change counsellor. Citing she's telling me seriously & straight forward. My replied was even if I don't like. I would like her to tell me directly.

Initially, she gave me her namecard & can email her anytime. Seems like global warming making everyone 'crazy'. Vivid memory which Dr A brought up that more & more crazy people. Now I truly understand.

Is it because they find me too 'resourceful', thus wanted to avoid me or due to her wedding preparations that stressed her out? Well, since mostly others don't like me saying the truth or confiding in them, well, I just keep it to myself.

More desserts coming up!! whahaha

Here I come, steamed egg custard & black sesame pudding...lol

Japanese Almond pudding that melts in my mouth

Noon, make the jap almond pudding, had to mix the sachet with fresh milk, bring to boil while stirring...switch off fire, add milk again. Stir slightly when pouring into mould. Wow! Waited patiently, smells so nice....2 hrs passed in fridge.

Had it after dinner, WOW!! Melts in my mouth WOR!!

Am I alright?

Been days since last blogged. Searching for new pants coz I've put on lotsa weight which is damn horrible & it's like uncontrollable eating non-stop. Went to Daiso again after my fasting blood test this morning & got lotsa stuffs & proceeded to GIANT where I bought the nice smoked streaky porkie & smoke pork ham!!

So IRRESISTABLE! Nice green tea from Daiso, walked till legs damn tired. I like the beauty soap just 3 for $2 ya..hehe

Enjoyed shopping non-stop...

Splurge on Creative X-fi2 & webcam

whahahaha...damn happy...got myself the Creative Zen X-fi & webcam...

Successful - Making pork chop on 1st attempt!!

Yippie!! It was a successful 1st attempt on making pork chop!! Mother been saying she longed for pork chop but outside sell very expensive. Hence, I went to get the ingredients at NTUC. Mother praised me, consider very good since I don't know how to cook & it's my very 1st attempt. Hehe..

My latest salad creation - Jap cucumber, Iceberg lettuce, Carrots, Jap sesame sauce, Roasted sesame, Post morning cereals. So NICE!!

PSP slim

juz brought to shop to have games reloaded to PSP slim & now it's gone again! Charging battery at home & there's like sound emitting from it!! ..wats wrong? Is it hvg short circit, or battery prob surfacing?


So sad, no games to play.

13 Aug Fri Podiatry

got something to get off my chest...I very the guai le, didnt send online feedback.

Last fri went for podiatry appt & was seen by Nicolyn Tan - sounds like 'Nicotine'. When she called my name as Madam Yee when she heard the counter staff called me Miss already.

I'm not happy, told her when inside the room that am Miss Yee, not madam. Then she black face liao, ok, so I call u Miss Yee, can??   in very sarcastic tone. Asked me what I want her to do for me today (fri)?

Wth lor, as podiatrist should check my feet by pressing around the feet & ankles , oso test my sensation and to trim off sharp nails at sides which are very disturbing. She only feel on my feet only, then when I wanted her to trim the nails, she said not that long lah..can only trim a bit for me, noticed she didn't use the solution before & after to clean my toes!!

She only showed me to do balancing to strengthen my ankle muscles only..havent get the 1st step, jump so advanced...duhz..asked me best do balancing on pillow with eyes close!!

I mentioned Sis Nurse Mgr(discreet) advised me not trim my nails on my own since I hurt my toe while trimming nails. Her ears need to see ENT oso leh, said, yalor asked ur sis to cut for u. I go :"Harlow, the Sis I'm refering to is nurse mgr here in SGH hor."

Later Nicolyn asked if am seeing other doctors in SGH, I answered yes & she like dun wanna talk to me more..my case file with her. Why the stigma on patients who have to see psychiatrist? Very HURTFUL.........!! =_=

I dun like her!! Makeup till 'jian gui' and keep saying in ang moh tone. Hmmpff!!!!!!!!!! She's not the only one who 'jiat gan dang'.

Not the 1st time seeing podiatrist...think I was born yesterday? I like Marnie Cooper very much & Kimberly (which Sis refered me to d other side at rehab ctr, advised me to come back every mth, to help trim my nails.) She put six mths time.

Shop lotsa stuffs tdy

Just now evening, went JP, got my PSP uploaded back...bought some WII games, got lotsa DVDs esp 'The Forbidden Kingdom' which I missed on last sun ch5. Whee...felt damn happy

Few days back, got myself new CREATIVE headphones & mp4 earphones...Stylo lor!! Sound system ROCKS!! YEA!!

I've few YOG 2010 collectibles too! Hippy

Catch my very own 'LIVE' photos & video of YOG torch bearer at Taman Jurong 12 Aug 2010!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhIE9ATtr_0

More photos available at my personal webpage http://jen78.multiply.com/

Taman Jurong National Day Celebration 8/8/2010 w/YOG Mascots Lyo & Merly

Here's sharing some photos taken on 8/8/2010 at Taman Jurong National Day Celebration. Initially my mood was bad, dont feel like going. However, am glad I attended coz I got chance to take photos with YOG Mascots - Lyo & Merly. hee...


Mood like roller coaster.
 
 

YOG 2010 MASCOTS!!

Yea! A sense of achievement coz I managed to draw YOG 2010 Mascots - Lyo & Merly!! Hurray!!

Neuroforte changes color!!

Been taking neuroforte for >1.5 yrs but this is the 1st time I saw it changes color & most of it!! Safe for consumption or not??

OGD at SGH

Today I had to fast from 8.30am onwards, including no drinks at all. Allowed 2 slices of plain white bread plus a cup of kopi with sugar only & to take my lozartan. If am thirsty, I rinse my mouth & dizzy, take hacks sweet only.

Maybe am too stressed up & anxious, I dun feel hungry at all but dizzy which I took a sweet. When it was my turn, nurse brought me in, had a robe over me & later called into Suite 2 on operating table. Dr Ng asked if it's my 1st time & whether wanna be sedated. I choose to have as I was very anxious ut Dr Ng informed me about the risk & fair enough he tried but unable to give as vein too deep to be located.

Local anesthesia was sprayed into my mouth & told to swallow...argh..then monitor my BP which was 200/100 & one nurse panicked. Dr Ng assured me, instructed me to breathe in air by mouth as he need to let my saliva out of my mouth & there the endoscope goes into my mouth & I vomitted a few times, yucks!! Though with a mouth gag, my tongue managed to clamp the scope & Dr Ng had to say dun clamp dun clamp, relax...

It makes me sick manz...the nurses had to hold me down & Dr Ng said soothing words. I could feel the thick endoscope wriggling inside my stomach & intestine...he said 10 mins only but felt extremely long...

When it's ok, Dr Ng pulled out the endoscope to remove air inside my stomach & there I spitted & vomitted..Eeewwwsssssss....I was pushed to recovery area. After a while, nurse came & let me down, had a wash & rinse. Sat down rest head as I was feeling very giddy. Given watery milo & biscuits...watery milo could be due to just done endoscopy & also not to upset stomach further...but I didn't eat biscuit, so dry...I took sweet instead.

Was given 3 days mc in which Dr Ng informed me that this might cause sore throat. Nurse kept saying must come back to see gastric doctor at clinic C & was given medication. Dr found that there's stomach wall inflammation - gastritis.

I remember DNE nurse whom advised me to take plain porridge or soup base food, take small amounts but frequent for stomach to adjust back to normal.

Depression shows

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I was on CNA last night, catching few shows about depression. One of which was America's medicated kids whom as young as 6 was diagnosed with ADHD & bipolar. Even one of the family's dog also on anti-depressant, except for their daughter!!

After which, at 10:10pm was interview of a young adult who was diagnosed with depression when he was in JC & couldn't take stress & expectations to score well in exams along with psychiatrist Dr Ang & SOS staff.

Good to have more shows to educate public & smart alecks who always wanted us - the sufferers' of depression to snap out of it. Of course, we do not expect them to understand what we going through but at least be understanding. It's not within our control when we react in certain circumstances.

Session turns out very good - TUVM Dr Lee

Tdy, I sat opp Dr L & she was quite surprised...she asked me what happened. This is what happened, I woke up found lotsa bite marks on my fingers & arms & belt around my neck.

Dr L: "Were u suicidal at that time?"

Myself: "No. I don't even know what happen actually & it was terrifying."

Dr L: "Did u lost weight? I see that you lost a lot of weight, do you?"

Myself: "I don't know coz I din weigh. But recently, after taking topiramate, got metallic taste, my appetite dun seem gd, din eat much."

Dr L: "Well, at least the medicine works...Well then, drop the medicine since so many side effects which u told Eunice."

Nodding head...Dr L, my right fingers joints & arms seems like dislocated, seems like bite too hard ya...blue black too...Uhum...(Dr L)

Dr L even brought up saying she knw at one point of time I went to LIFE gym quite often, of course, that time the DD was very nice to let me go during office hrs using time off but not now of current situation due to new DD. She asked if I can go LIFe after work & why not..coz by the time I reached home, very dark, can't see well..I wished to go LIFE gym....I like..

Dr L asked if I can exercise at home, whether got bike & was it stationery or mobile...I had both. She mentioned exercising will be good for me, helps in recovery too..

Coming to work stressors....she suggested gg back to prev dept to work or try working at other depts..no point I stay at the new dept & stressed out, keep coming in & out hospital A&E all sorts of that,,,will be not nice also. She asked for my green light to go ahead to call that fella HR snr mgr to settle once & for all & I said GOOD. Also she said she had to scretched out her appts just to always see me earlier. :p

Probably, HR snr mgr called up Dr N...wonder what she said...HR snr mgr always said that Dr N very nice one, coz company got few staffs seen by him.

Dr L asked if that HR snr mgr close to me...wanted me to have talk with HR 1st but I gave green light for Dr L to call her up. Letting her knw the situation. With that, session ended half an hr, keep old appt & hopefully need not see me even b4 the appt time again. Oopz...sorry about that, Dr L.

Actually, Dr L is very helpful & I appreciated it. TUVM, Dr L. :)

After the session with you, felt my mood lift up wor..hee

Wat a day!!

this morn, emailed to info my nurse whom called Dr Lee & Kevin, told me must go A&E. Called my mother up...went to A&E & seen by Dr Soh.

Ward full at SGH, then discharged by signing legal docu & my mother had to ensure I do nothing foolish till I see Dr Lee this coming thurs.

Wait till 11pm, get to have my dinner...Coz oso mother rushed me to pray for safety. I also got a new god mother..I like my new god-mother's shih tzu named bobby. Called his name out, he run to me...so cute!

Msged my snr mgr whom replied saying must let "us" know when seeing Dr Lee...it's like telling me HR snr mgr n my snr mgr wanna go with me to my pdoc appt...which I mentioned earlier on sms this coming thurs. HR snr mgr only wanna 'kpo' so called out of concern. Kept citing head of psy dept at sgh v good coz got company's staffs seen by him...duhz

IMM Daiso & Wanchai

Today went IMM to Daiso & Wanchai. Can shop at Daiso for so many hrs manz..been long time since last shop there...bought lotsa stuffs...jap food buckwhea, udon, seaweed, soap, clay facial foams, pvc for veges...

Felt so hungry & dizzy...had breakfast at 10am but it's already 3p.m. plus. Brought mother to Wanchai, had few stuffs...not bad....see sliced pork bun look TL but hor, DAMN NICE!!

A space for mental illness

http://www.mentalwellness.com/mentalwellness/bi_working.html

After going thru the above article, I wonder is there a space in spore for people suffering from mental illness to display their art & also special job placement.

My new medicine - Topamax

Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant Topamax - generic name Topiramate - which may be prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the management of bipolar disorder.

Appt today

today went see Dr Lee...asked me why I need to see her earlier as everytime my mood also very low. I told her it's not I wanted to but the A&E doctor actually insisted I see a psychiatrist on tues. After which, he asked which pschiatrist am seeing, so I told him Dr Lee Huei Yen. Doctor suggested seeing her today. So Dr Lee smiled.


I mentioed could be I knew my dad's condition deteriorated very much thats why my mood very low & then I can blast for no reason which I couldn't control myself. I brought up the matter of adding mood stabilizer since she mentioned to me much earlier on. Dr Lee prescribed Topiramate 25mg & told me it's very low dosage, to try for 3 weeks 1st thou it may not help initially.

Supposingly Florence Fong - medical social worker (MSW whom saw her yesterday only) called Dr Lee & informed her that since I don't benefit from psychotherapy with snr psychologist Kevin Beck & that I have counsellor at LFC & art therapist, need not go SGH for so many appts.

Informed Florence am seeing counsellor & latest arrangement art therapy at LFC which is near my house. Florence cited since don't benefit from psychotherapy & nothing much, might as well I let Dr Lee know directly but I told her wait Dr Lee won't like it as she's the one whom personally arranged Kevin to have psychotherapy session with me.

Dr Lee told me she's fine with it (thou sounded not happy) out of the blue that if I needn't see Kevin. I brought up my counsellor at LFC even gave me th CBT form to do as homework. When I shared with Dr Lee my drawings, wow...I like the expressions on her face...hehe She kept looking thru it. She will be seeing me on 12 Aug.

Art therapy

I got email confirmation from my art therapist, will be starting next wed alternative weds evening for six mths. Looking fwd to it.

Argh!! A&E dr wanted me to see psychiatrist ytd

when I went for profusely sweating which aint salty, S.O.B, dizziness, low BP, diarrhea...but Dr Poh asked me whether I feel like killing myself or low mood. Told him my mood's been low & he immediately asked if I wanted to see psychiatrist at that point of time which I dun want!! I saw a skinny female psychiatrist walking thru n fro to an indian man...seems like Dr Ng!!

Then Dr Poh asked if wanna see my psychiatrist earlier, so I agreed lor, wait he want to ward me how? Appt letter wrote, patient request to see Dr Lee HY earlier...duhz..

Shocking news!!

Japan mother, 34 'killed' her 5 yr old child after divorce & moved to new apartment, this is really shocking but probably the mother is suffering from depression.

http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100714/tap-japan-crime-child-d1078a1.html

Updates

I was on mc fri, thurs night, went to see GP. Happened she also knw Dr Colleen whom is her classmate's sister. I was utterly fatigue, sweating non-stop n sweat is not salty even. Something is very wrong!!

Went over to LFC to meet my art therapist Jun Lee whom Winny Lu referred me to as additional to aid in my recovery. Jun is very thin, long hair wearing specs. Inside the room, Jun told me to fill up the questionaires, like rating what I like or dislike art materials, how well I like myself, what I hope to gain from the session...2nd page, I was tpo draw as quickly as possible something with title & asked me to share why I drew the picture.

Jun told me that ometimes, she may challenge me the timing & use materials I dun like. I cautioned her sometimes I can get very angry like stepping onto 'di lei'. Jun asked me whether I will get violent, I dunno for sure too. Wanted me to let her know if I am gg to get violent..haha...

Once a pax violent will let the other pax knw meh?

Jun went out & came back, informing me Winny wanted to see me later at 4p.m. This time, another room with nice cosy sofa which I made myself at home. I slipped out of my slippers & cross-legged on the sofa. Talking about my dad's condition, I couldn't control my emotion & I was in fact too emotional, that I broke down...argh...

Daddy's condition

Mother visited dad today & was informed to prepare myself mentally that anytime dad will leave us. His condition deteriorated very badly. However, I just couldn't hold back my tears...afraid my depression will sink much deeper.

How about a Donald Duck for a change

OUCH! IT hurts to have MIGRAINE attacks this morn

which is very disabling...I msged my snr mgr taking leave to rest at home. Woke up at around 11.30am, had packed lunch & started on my drawings.

Feddup unable to draw faerie buring her face!!

Am so lucky

to won myself the NIKE jacket from Health Xchange quiz!!

Couldn't believe my own eyes

Wow! I couldn't even believe my own eyes that I could draw so well!! My 1st attempt looking at the internet picture & drew it out...lol.

Dying to be thin

http://www.healthxchange.com.sg/healthyliving/DietandNutrition/Pages/Dying-to-be-thin.aspx

Who doesn't wanna be thin, myself oso dying to be thin. Yea, I've lose 3.5kgs & way to go...jiayou. Psycho myself....slim slim slim...coz SGH A&E MO doc lady whom attended to me drew blood from my thigh said am fat!!

Appt with pdoc this morn

Dr's weather not good today ya, took her frustration out on me! Why am I the only one whom always tell her my mood no good, whereas others will tell her "am fine" thou mood no good. In addition, I always bring up stress at work, frustrations...Dr said unless I wanna quit.

In that case, my depression will be forever & that no matter what, medication won't be able to help me if I dun learn coping skills & manage my anger. Citing that she finds me am attention seeking acting like a less than 15 yrs old & I may be independant physically but not emotionally.

I couldn't hear what she said initially about...she said "self-soothing" like hving a pacifier, must know how to pacify ownself without others help. Well, I can do that but I didn't asked her, then why in the 1st place she wanna get married? Who doesn't wanna be loved?

Wanna share with her about some stuffs & she queried whether has it got to do with my depression or not? Duhz!! I just wanna share but then she didn't catch my jokes at all!!

Dr asked what did Kevin do to me...juz talking abt stress at work lor...what else...Dr said there must be some happiness & I musn't focus on negative things. Brought up to her that I had a good counsellor from lakeside family centre & she asked me where it was. Maybe Dr's curious...even when I mentioned my counsellor arranged art therapy for me. Dr asked if am going & that I should go for it after she saw my drawings. Yes, am going...coz counsellor's doing for my own good.

Dr asked who lowered my zoloft dosage...it was Dr Colleen-Snr Consultant from Internal Medicine when I was warded for food poisoning. Dr then up back for me & see me in 5 wks time. Told her my mgr asked me same questions again about whether SGH docs talk to one another or not, otherwise, no point going for all tests & reviews plus medications, see no improvement, might as well don't go see doctors.

Dr said she agreed that I need not see her like in 3 weeks time, 3 weeks time since nothing has changed much for me, seriously..I told her I oso seriously telling her..what my mgr meant is not to go for all my appointments in SGH!! Then Dr said, then that I don't know but for hers, can see me in a month's time. Eeewss, Dr's mood also fluctuating but then she's good deep down.

I showed Dr my BP's readings & she said it's a bit low side & that propanolol hcl can lower my BP & I should see my GP/Poly or Endocrinologist but my earliest appointment is 1st Sep. Dr's steel externally but tofu internally.

Session with my LFC counsellor

Ytd afternoon, went over to LFC to see my counsellor. We had a very good hilarious session with role play which I couldnt really shouted back to her coz she's very nice lady.

Just now, she called me up asking me whether am interested in art classes as she saw my drawings & that I like to draw. So I consented & she'll make arrangements.

Sarcastic ex-colleagues!!

am very upset over my ex-colleagues sarcastic remarks on my facebook when I mentioned my non-camera hp spoilt (dropped in hospital).

Y mentioned she just recently bought htc hp for $68.
J said surely I can afford it right?
Myself said: NO! Mine's prepaid card leh.
Y asked why? u mean u can't afford to buy hp?
Myself asked Y back, why? u wanna gift it to me har?

Anyway, bought the SE G700 biz ed again as I like the functions esp touch screen, mp4 and almost everything.

If I buy hp without contract, surely expensive. Don't tell me because the hp will be free with contract that I had to be bound by the contract & don't even fully ultilise the package, will end up spend much more money.

Food poisoning landed me with sufferings

Last week mon, 21/6 bought 2 beef cheese & 3 tuna puffs from XXXXX. After dinner, mother & I took a beef cheese each, nothing happens. We even went over to MPS, after which, around midnight, I asked mother whether she wanted to share the tuna puff with me. Luckily, my mother didn't had a bite.

Half an hr later, I was having cold sweats & started to vomit & diarrhea at the same time excessivly non-stop!! I couldn't take it anymore, told my mother to send me to SGH A&E immediately. It affected my blood glucose which is 16 & was given insulin. Still vomitting & diarrhea while waiting for doctor.

A very young lady doctor who is very clumsy whom drew my blood & inserted the IV needle & lotsa blood flowing & stained everywhere. Later I was put on drip & pushed to observation ward. After resting a while, that young lady doctor came & wanted to draw blood below from pelvic the "V" line on my right side! She couldn't feel the pulse, even asked the nurse to feel the pulse for her & then she poke me with the needle.

OUCH!! DAMN PAIN that I SCREAMED OUT IN PAIN & heard the doctor said I psychiatric one..I was informed later by the doctor that I need to be warded. OMG!!!

I was pushed to ward 73 room 22 bed 3, seen by Snr Consultant Dr Colleen Kim Thomas from Internal Medicine dept. Very young pretty lady doctor whom's very caring. Told me to avoid dairy products, must becareful of the food served in hospital as am having the runs & that it's food poisoning.

Weighed by nurses & I lost 6kgs!! I had very high fever too!

22/6, midnight, a male doctor came over took blood for blood test, ouch, he couldnt see properly & poked me thrice!! When done, I wanted to rise from bed to go ladies, the big needle was on my left side of bed!! I showed the nurse on night duty!!

I had so much drips, 2 bottles of antibiotic medicine drips & also potassium drip besides having the oral medcations & yucky "tequila shot" of oral potassium as the level is extremely low at 3.2. I was bound on bed, big or small business had to sit on the chair to putput, damn gross...no choice.

I was very weak, pain all over & my throat was extremely painful & voice hoarsed, ultra sore!! =_=!!!

The returning to service SN Elly Chiam very good, offer to wipe me cean clean after I putput but I was very shy & embarrased & she even scoop faeces for stool test. She's extremely caring, always first to aid every patients for bathe. Her passion & caring really warms my heart & other patients' too. SN Elly also personally handmade a card for me which brightens my stay.

Another nice myanmer enrolled nurse pretty one, wipe me up clean clean...I'm so shy. Another time, they asked a student nurse bathe me too. Aiyo, very embarrassing lor. *BLUSH*

The IV needle on my left wrist bended & she was the one to notice & pull out for me, had it plastered. One clumsy SN myanmer nurse panicked when she failed to poke to draw blood & needle bent. I ticked her off & NC Yuan LongXia came over & apologised to me.

That SN myanmer need to see ENT leh, her hearing got problem. Told her I want meat for lunch, no chicken (for lunch & dinner as hvg cough) with plain porridge & fish for dinner. She repeated saying chicken no chicken, no meat. Wah piangz!! Simple instruction also don't know how to listen. I've been having steam fish (same type of fish lor) for days for 2 meals leh!! Told Dr Colleen, really WTF (what the fish) & she smile.

The nurses asked me how come no blood come out, only bubbles..told them I vomit & diarrhea lotsa times, no meat to eat, where got fresh blood for u to draw leh...v pain leh..bruises all over which I took pictures of it with my camera hp.

Dr Colleen & her team of lady doctors very good, friendly & caring except that LCLY Dr Ng.

 

Fri morning, mgr spoilt my mood oredi. I dun wish to repeat myself again upmteen times on my medical condition& he still dun understand. Said he's concern abt my health then better leave me alone instead of provoking me. Asked how many docs am seeing & do they talk to one another. Why I didnt ask doctors abt my condition outcome, told him I did.

Actually, when doctors didnt ans it's mainly becoz they themselves oso puzzled & no ans to it...

Asked me if there's any area where I can handly, then let him knw, he let me do toher jobs..

He's so healthy oso cant concentrate at the project, dun say me, with so much illness & not that I wanna use that as an excuse.

I really dun wish to talk to ppl with no wisdom at all...IDIOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does it make him happy to see me really jump off building??! NAH, I wont be foolish to do that..instead, I wanna chop him into pieces & feed the crocs!!

Updates

I wonder why my mood fluctuates a lot recently...drag gg to pdoc.appt this coming thurs. Felt so helpless, hopeless & suicidal but it wont help solve the problems. What I can do??

Lappie got virus attack which kept asking me to buy spyware license, brought it to Acer for repair, everything need to be reformatted. No choice...now waiting for collection.

Won myself 2GB thumbdrive

Just got email informing me I've won myself a 2GB thumbdrive! Am elated...yeah!

Want to stay young? Watch what you eat

Want to stay young? Watch what you eat


Tuesday, 04 l 05 l 2010 ; Source: AsiaOne, Mind Your Body, The Straits Times

By Poon Chian Hui



Think twice before you reach for that can of fizzy drink. It is not just about your waistline. Think about the lines on your face too. That is because carbonated drinks can age you, nutritionists say.



Other well-loved foods like pastries, potato chips, sausages, coffee, red meat, white rice and bread can also cause premature ageing. The reason? Most of these foods are high in fat or sugar, which are not healthy for the body, said Ms Magdalin Cheong, chief dietitian and senior manager of Dietetic and Food Services at Changi General Hospital.



Foods that age us include:



Carbonated drinks which are high in sugar and have no nutrients. They have 'empty calories', said Ms Teo Kiok Seng, a nutritionist at Nutrition Network Services.



'The sugar in these drinks can lead to obesity, which increases your risk of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and stroke,' she said.



A nutritional study by the Harvard School of Public Health found that a can of carbonated drink a day can cause one to pile on 7kg in a year.



Sausages can increase the risk of colorectal cancer, a recent European study found, Ms Teo added.



The culprits are the carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds, which are formed when nitrite preservatives are added to processed meat, she said.



Ms Jaclyn Reutens, a dietitian at Aptima Nutrition & Sports Consultants, added that sausages are usually made with fatty meat.



Chemicals and additives are also added so a person's liver has to do more work to detoxify them.



'As we age, our organs do not work as efficiently so some people may get into trouble,' said Ms Reutens.



Coffee has caffeine. What most people may not know is that caffeine makes stress hormones shoot up and stay at an abnormally high level for hours after consumption.



'One of the biggest contributors to premature ageing is the powerful stress hormone called cortisol,' said Ms Teo. 'High levels of cortisol wear down the muscles, leading to muscle wasting.' Excessive caffeine is also dehydrating, said Ms Reutens.



Potato chips and fries are deep fried at high temperatures, giving rise to the formation of trans-fat.



Diets high in trans-fat are linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease, said Ms Teo. 'However, if palm oil is used, no trans-fat will be produced,' she added.



Sugary pastries contain a lot of sugar, which can lead to obesity. What is worse is that pastries are often made with hydrogenated oils, which contain trans-fat.



Hydrogenated oils are made by adding hydrogen to liquid oils to turn them into solids for easier storage. However, this chemical process produces trans-fat. An example would be margarine.



Trans-fat increases the risk of heart disease more than saturated fat does, said Ms Teo, as it lowers good cholesterol and increases bad cholesterol in the bloodstream.



In addition, the combination of sugar and trans-fat is bad news for our liver and pancreas, said



Ms Reutens. 'It's dangerous to overwork our organs as it means we are more exposed to free radicals.'



Free radicals are unstable particles caused by chemical reactions in the body. Antioxidants are needed to fight them, she added. 'If our intake of anti-ageing foods is insufficient to combat free radicals, we age faster and have a higher risk of diseases.'



Red meat has protein, which is essential for tissue repair, but too much animal protein may cause calcium loss from bones. This increases the risk of osteoporosis, said Ms Teo.



Studies have shown that a high protein intake in middle-aged adults is linked to inflammatory polyarthritis, where inflammation occurs in more than one joint.



White rice and white bread have very little fibre, making them 'high glycemic index' foods.



'Such foods are digested and absorbed into the bloodstream very quickly, causing a sudden spike in blood sugar level,' said Ms Teo.



This can lead to cell changes that accelerate ageing and increase the risk of chronic diseases, she added. These include Type 2 diabetes, gall bladder and heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease and certain types of cancers.



Other high glycemic index foods include mashed potatoes, processed grains and sugary cereals.



What to eat to stay young.



Keeping youthful the natural way is not all that difficult - you just have to eat the right foods. Anti-ageing foods like berries and fish contain powerful ingredients that can help keep you in the pink of health from inside out.



Foods that keep us young include:



Green tea. It boasts catechins - potent antioxidants that have been shown to prevent cancer, said Ms Jaclyn Reutens, a dietitian at Aptima Nutrition & Sports Consultants.



In addition, Ms Teo Kiok Seng, a nutritionist with Nutrition Network Services, said that a recent report in the European Journal Of Neuroscience suggested that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of age-related degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease.



However, not all forms of green tea carry the same health benefits.



'Green tea packaged in tea bags have gone through numerous processes that may have destroyed its goodness,' said Ms Reutens.



It is best to drink loose leaf green tea, she said.



Tomatoes contain lycopene, which helps to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, said Ms Reutens. This is because lycopene hinders the skin's ageing process.



It does this by preventing damage to the DNA in mitochondria, found in cells and which are crucial to cellular growth.



Tomatoes also contain vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, helping to strengthen collagen fibres, said Ms Magdalin Cheong, chief dietitian and senior manager of Dietetic and Food Services at Changi General Hospital.



Collagen is a protein essential to healthy skin.



Nuts and seeds are great sources of vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids, said Ms Reutens.



'These two compounds work hand in hand to keep skin elastic and to reduce the signs of ageing,' she said.



That is because vitamin E is an antioxidant, said Ms Cheong.



Antioxidants mop up free radicals - the main cause of skin ageing.



A study published in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition in 2005 found that eating almonds together with heart-friendly foods like soya products can significantly reduce cholesterol levels, said Ms Teo.



Yogurt contains calcium, which helps maintain strong bones, and probiotics which prevent bowel diseases.



'As we age, our bones lose calcium,' said Ms Reutens. 'Calcium is therefore needed in our diet to prevent osteoporosis.'



Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and break easily.



On average, a 150g portion of yogurt contains 220mg of calcium. This amount makes up 30 per cent of our daily recommended intake of 800mg, said Ms Reutens.



Probiotics are bacteria that help improve the balance of good and bad bacteria in the digestive system.



'As we age, this balance needs more effort to be restored. Eating yogurt gives it a boost,' she said.



People who are lactose intolerant can eat yogurt too, as the lactose would have already been broken down by the bacteria, said Ms Teo.



Salmon and other oily fish contain heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids, said Ms Cheong.



Ms Reutens recommends eating these at least twice a week.



'As you age, your arteries may get increasingly clogged, resulting in heart disease,' she said. 'Omega-3 fatty acids reduce the amount of fats in the bloodstream, hence preventing excessive blood clotting.'



Berries come in red, pink, blue, purple and other assorted colours. The pigments determine the types of antioxidants found in them, said Ms Reutens.



A recent antioxidant analysis by the United States Department of Agriculture showed that blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, strawberries and raspberries top the list of 20 foods with the highest levels of antioxidants, said Ms Teo.



In general, the antioxidants in berries help to reduce the likelihood of eye-related diseases, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, said Ms Reutens.



Because different types of berries carry different combinations of antioxidants, we should not limit our diet to one or two kinds.



'Try to eat a wide variety,' said Ms Reutens. 'Mix them with cereal or enjoy them as a snack or dessert.'



Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, which promote a healthy cholesterol level.



It is also good for the heart, thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects that prevent heart diseases. For instance, it strengthens blood vessel walls, thus lowering the risk of internal bleeding.



However, too much olive oil is not recommended due to its caloric content, said Ms Reutens.



What these terms mean



Additive



A substance added to foods to improve colour, texture, flavour or shelf life. It can be natural (salt and sugar) or synthetic (artificial sugars, preservatives, colouring and MSG).



Some synthetic additives are said to be harmful to health.



Antioxidant



A substance that inhibits oxidation, protecting cells from damage by free radicals. Examples are catechins found in green tea, lycopene in tomatoes, and vitamins C and E.



Carcinogen



A substance that causes cancer by turning normal cells into cancer cells. It is believed that nitrites, when added to meat during processing such as when sausages are made, may result in the formation of carcinogenic compounds.



Collagen



A fibrous protein that is a major component in connective tissues like skin, ligaments and tendons.



Glycemic index



An indicator of the impact of foods on blood glucose levels.



Foods with low glycemic index, like vegetables, have carbohydrates that are digested more slowly.



High glycemic index foods, like white bread, have carbohydrates that are broken down into sugars more quickly. This causes a spike in blood glucose levels, which is unhealthy.



Monounsaturated fat



A healthy unsaturated fat found in plants or plant-based foods. It is said to be able to reduce the risk of heart disease. Found in foods like olive oil, avocados and nuts.



Omega-3 fatty acids



Unsaturated fatty acids. Usually found in fish and nuts, they help to lower cholesterol levels to protect the body against heart diseases.



Probiotics



A class of beneficial bacteria that aids digestion, promotes "good" bacteria and reduces "bad" bacteria in the digestive system. Can be found in yogurt.Give Mum A Taste of Luxury and WIN Prizes Worth Over $16,000!



This article was first published in Mind Your Body, The Straits Times.

Which pair of slippers would you get?

Would u get a pair of slippers $39 @Bata (avail at hdb flats ones with toe divider $9.90) or a pair of slippers $35 adidas?

Oh well, this is my 1st time getting such expensive slippers - adidas. This morning, such heavy downpour & my socks & NIKE shoes got wet thoroughly. I can't wear it as my feet need to be dry especially when am diabetic.

Parents' Nite 13 Jun 2010

Thanks to Roland for inviting my mother & myself to tonight's event Parents' Nite at TJCC. Enjoyed ourselves especially when I was 'nominating' Roland to be up on stage to sing Chan Mala Chan...wow! His vocal's fantastic manz!! Hidden talent. :D

After which I dragged one auntie up on stage & we were to say in chinese Chu Yi Chi Su till Chu Shi...OMG!! Very ticklish as 5 of us the participants laughed at the Chu Er..become Chi Shu or Chi Chu...lol

Won myself 2 pairs of travel cutlery. Yeah! :)

Daddy

Yesterday mother went visit dad & Dad has new wounds on his arms...dad told mother that the nurses told him they don't like my mother as she always feedback..Don;t know how true to the fact thou cause we're not there to witness too...dad told mother that one nurse cried after scolded by the top. Dad told mother not to feedback anymore, wait he's afraid don't know how they will treat him, we're also worried about that. The nurse who bathed him scolded vulgarities whom also pinch his tits & touch his private parts & dad's very angry about it.

We're not there to witness the happenings also...plus if we to suggest having security camera, will it like blowing up matters?? =_=!! Am in dilemna.

Do they think patients are totally unware of whats going on since they have dementia? A question here.

Also the staff & nurses don;t seem that friendly when my mother went there yesterday. Sighz...am at lost. :(

Tdy went for ultrasound scan & seems like radiologist found something wrong inside my gastric. My injured toe also hvg pain back.
 
I felt so lost & helpless about my dad.