We are all behind her, I don't have any advice that would apply where you at.
But I will keep her in my prayers

maybe they're not increasing the olanzapine because of concern about it's side effects. Ask the doctor questions, maybe try the shot. *shrug*

Hi, bblou's boyfriend. I am bblou's friend and I usually speak to her on msn. Can you tell her that I am missing our chats and that I hope she gets well soon.

Sorry I can't help with the injection other than I would advise against it unless she doesn't mind an increase in weight. Most people I know who have injections usually put heaps of weight on. I had injections of halidol/haliperidol before and had a terrible reaction. They overdosed me and I had to have a couple of antidotes. I ended up with lockjaw and my head was spinning uncontrollably. I found out later that one of my friend's sisters died of an overdose of the stuff. If bblou's gut instinct is to not have it then I would go with that.

Did she go voluntary to the hospital? If not, they might enforce it. That's what happened to me.

Please tell her that I'm sending her heaps of luv'n'hugs.

Giver her buches of hugs and support, she needs you most right now. I have always been a compliant patient and things have worked out wonderfully for me, but I never had strong gut instincts NOT to do something they suggested. Knowledge is power, tell Bblou to ask lots of questions. Know what they are giving her and how it will affect her. She may be able to have the injection AFTER she investigates what it is and what it does. All patients dont react the same to all meds. Being proactive in our treatment is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Docs usually try to avoid topping a drugs dosage to avoid side effects and immunity to a specific drug. Have her ask what it is, what it does, what the side effects are, how often she will need it and what the docs long term plan is. Everything is relevant and necessary to proactivity in our own treatment. Document everything that is done in the hospital in a personal journal and reaction to it. I will hold her in my prayers for success with whatever she decides. Luv and hugs. Shelly

Hi,

They are probably suggesting a shot of haloperidol (Haldol) as that is what is usually used to get rid of voices.

Depends on how bad she wants the voices gone.

Getting the Haldol will help BUT it will be only temporary and then she has to increase the lamictal much more before symptoms ease off.

I am really concerned about her not being on a mood stabilizer and just on an antipsychotic (Lamictal).

Push to get a second opinion, another pdoc as she does not trust this one (and neither do I).

My prayers are with you and her.

unfourtunately i don't have any advice..but my thoughts are with lou..get well soon chicken pie

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You are in my thoughts and prayers....we miss you!

As her boyfriend is it possible to go in and help her ask the questions she wants to. If she is highly medicated and confused it may be difficult fot her to think straight . at least you can remind her.

As far as I know, I think olanzapine is Zyprexa which is an antipsychotic. I've used a few others, but not that particular one. Antipsychotics do stop voices for me. Watch out for Haldol, that's the one that was given to a family member of mine during hospitalization in the form of injections & it was nasty!!!

She's in my thoughts & I'm sure she will be fine. I have been there a few times & it was for the best; I came out of it a changed person with a new acceptance & awareness about this disorder. She is very brave & strong! Send her love from all of us here!

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A big hug from me to BBlou. I'll send you a message.

I am sorry to hear that this has happened. Give her love from Hallam xxx

I've been kinda following the debacle with the doc. She needs someone to stand up to the doc and be on her side. I don't trust all that they are trying to do and give her.
They didnt let her mom go in with her they took her mom seperately at the dr visit. That doesn't sound right to me.
I just hope the boyfriend can at least help get her answers.
I'm thinking of you BB! ((hugs))

MY happy, peaceful, theaputic thoughts go with her. Ask her to weave us all a nice basket.

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