Jemma's Diary
2007 July to October

The How Well? Diary

Jemma is living, working and loving with manic depression. Read her fortnightly updates to find out how she's faring and what she's doing to stay well.

Time for my maternity leave, both from my day job and from writing my diary!

11th October 2007
Jemma is looking forward to her maternity leave, although she will miss writing her diary, especially as she feels there will be plenty to write about following the birth of the twins - but she just won't have the time!

Apologies for the infrequent nature of my blogs lately

24th September 2007
As Jemma prepares for the birth of her twins she has many things to get in order - the house, her job and developing a plan with her psychaitrist for her care after the birth. Read on to find out how Jemma is coping.

Last week I went to see a psychiatrist from the perinatal mental health team

3rd September 2007
As a mum-to-be living with bi-polar disorder, Jemma was keen to discuss her previous and current health and anxieties with an expert.

Are we nearly there yet?

6th August 2007
Sufferers from bipolar disorder are at greater risk from post-natal depression. This week Jemma discusses her hopes and fears about motherhood.

I am a great believer in exercise as an aid to good mental health

23rd July 2007

Not one for putting her 'feet up', Jemma discusses exercising during pregnancy.

You wait ages for a bus and then two come along at once!

9th July 2007
Jemma reveals she is having twins! Read on to find out how she is coping with the latest development inher pregnancy.