Originally Posted by kitkat1971:
“I'm not sure stacey's original bi-polar storyline was sensationilst - at least not until they retrospectively decided to use it as mitigation for her killing somebody. Yes, seeing her be sectioned was very dramatic but it is true to life for many people - my husband is bi-polar and was sectioned, kicking and screaming all the way. However, he has not had a relapse for over 15 years so i know from personal experience that with the right treatment it is manageable and believe me, it doesn't actually come up in conversation all the time. Neither does my clinical Depression which I'm on medication and other treatment for. Yes, if i'm having a bad turn i'll talk about it, report on what has been said by my Doctor after my check ups but whst most people know and will ask how i an from time to time, it does not dominate things.
It's the same with the several people i know that also have long term MH issues, Diabeties, Epilepsy etc. It is isn't something the sufferers are ashamed of or try ti hide so will talk about it if the subject comes up or they are specifically asked but they don't volantEer the info to new people or go on and on about it to people that already know.
Therefore, as i say, i find it realistic that Nancy's Epilepsy and stacey's Bi-Polar aren't constantly referenced in general conversation on screen or featured as relapses a lot.”
“I'm not sure stacey's original bi-polar storyline was sensationilst - at least not until they retrospectively decided to use it as mitigation for her killing somebody. Yes, seeing her be sectioned was very dramatic but it is true to life for many people - my husband is bi-polar and was sectioned, kicking and screaming all the way. However, he has not had a relapse for over 15 years so i know from personal experience that with the right treatment it is manageable and believe me, it doesn't actually come up in conversation all the time. Neither does my clinical Depression which I'm on medication and other treatment for. Yes, if i'm having a bad turn i'll talk about it, report on what has been said by my Doctor after my check ups but whst most people know and will ask how i an from time to time, it does not dominate things.
It's the same with the several people i know that also have long term MH issues, Diabeties, Epilepsy etc. It is isn't something the sufferers are ashamed of or try ti hide so will talk about it if the subject comes up or they are specifically asked but they don't volantEer the info to new people or go on and on about it to people that already know.
Therefore, as i say, i find it realistic that Nancy's Epilepsy and stacey's Bi-Polar aren't constantly referenced in general conversation on screen or featured as relapses a lot.”
bib - This is the thing that has always bugged me about EastEnders, no-one ever seems to need time off work to attend hospital/doctors appointments for on going medical conditions. We don't see anyone picking up prescriptions for said medical condition, we don't see anyone taking medication (or hear them say they forgot to take it that day). I'm not saying we need to see these things all the time but once in a blue moon would be good.
. Lacey deserves better because she's a phenomenal actress.
