Advice welcome

[Always Trying]

Hi all, Have been asked to give reflexology to a young woman(29) who was diagnosed with Bi-polar depression in the early Summer. I'm wondering if it's ok to go ahead (with caution), and if anyone has experience of treating anyone with Bi-polar condition?

The person concerned has now come off medication for a while. She is tired, lethargic, lacks any concentration and feels as though her life has fallen apart. Although tired, she has poor sleep. I did suggest that she should mention having reflexology to her GP/consultant(if she has one).
She is receiving no help or back-up at all at present, has moved back to live at her Mum's (a situation both find difficult), and just sits around all day.

Your thoughts would be most helpful.

A.T x

[Ged]

Hiya - Ive treated Bi-polar clients.

Obviously, you treat the whole person - but, just be aware that certain reflexes will be very tender.
There may well be a lot of emotional stuff too - be sure to explain to your client what to expect in that sense, so that she is prepared.

One of my clients, I had to work up to the full hour - do lots and lots of relaxing movement to begin with.

Remember, that her time with you is time out - its away from her parents home, which they both find difficult, so its important to make it special for her.

Hope this helps.

[Always Trying]

Thanks for your reply Ged. Feel better about the idea now. I take the point about a shorter (and lighter) treatment at first, and as you say, lots of relaxing movements.

I will be sure to explain about the treatment possibly stirring up emotional feelings - the client doesn't have spare money for counselling (which may be very helpful) so hopefully, it will not bring up anything which I can't deal with. She is a sweet and lovely girl - who actually happens to be my daughter's best friend, and my daughter is having a struggle as she sees the changes in her.

Did you have to obtain written permission before proceeding with your clients' treatment (for Bi-polar disorder) ?

[brown eyes]

Hi AT you are okay to go ahead I have a client with Bi Polar and he is doing very well, and has been coming to me for a long time now, you were wise to suggest that she lets her doctor know.

Hope this helps

[Always Trying]

Brown eyes, Thanks for letting me know that your client has responded well to treatments.

AT x

[brown eyes]

Glad to have helped AT