Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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How do you know you're ready for the hospital?

dobiedots
dobiedots
I've reached the point of rage and I'm trying to keep it together. I honestly can't control myself anymore and I can't function very well. I know I'm no longer thinking logically. I'm hoping it will pass..do you think it will? I just don't want to be a danger to others.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I get that way all the time and the key is to try and regain control. Center yourself if you can. I close my eyes and focus on my breathing. Then I crouch down and put my right hand on the ground, visualizing all the rage and bad energy flowing out through my hand into the ground. And with every breath in, I envision calming energy coming in with the breath.
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I am at the same point you are except my thots are suicidal because that is where i go when i am horrid horrid mad I just took a klonopin hopefully that will sedate me a bit. Also figured out a second way to keep my son out of my ife. Can you think of things that will change your life? Good ones :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dobie, not feeling safe is a key indicator that professional help should be sought. Perhaps, call your doctor and tell him/her what is going on. Let go of the situation and allow your doctor to do whatever he/she feels is in your best interests. We love you and want the best for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sweetie I will pray for you and send you well wishes .Just keep a check on yourself and if you feel out of control call your Dr.:) It happens to all of us and it is hard to decide when it is time to give up and go to the hospital.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Dobie... I agree with benson. If you can't control yourself anymore...it's time to hand over the reigns to your doctor. If you have a person who is a support call them. Reaching out here was your first step..now take the next and call someone to help you handle things.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have to agree with point #4

I got to the point where I am in no state to make the decision. I can only speak for myself, but when I get that manic, I only go up, up and away.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Go buy slippers Dobes ..we'll be here when you get back .. You can have 3 squares a day , make some new friends and just take a mental break. Fuck everyone else .take care of you! xoxo
deleted_user
deleted_user
When you're a danger to yourself or others, it's time for the safety and rest of the hospital.

Do you take meds for your rage?
deleted_user
deleted_user
When you feel you are a threat to yourself.
Lack of motivation, fearing change, and generally not giving a fuck are one thing.
Fearing for yourself is another. If you feel you are in danger of harm then it is time
deleted_user
deleted_user
First, take a couple of chill out days and hide away from the world. If it doesn't go away, then call your doc ASAP and/or get yourself to the hospital.
deleted_user
deleted_user
If you're considering hospital then perhaps it's a good idea to make your way down there.

You know yourself best. When my bf has that moment of clarity & talks about hospital, it's time! Otherwise it's all downhill from there for him.
dancingd
dancingd
dobie...not feeling safe is a key indicator.Can you give your Pdoc an emmergency call?

If not,go to an ER...just go up to the window and say you are bipolar,and you are not feeling safe.
I had to do that one night.It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.They gave me a sedative ,and let me sleep ,untill I woke up,then I told them I felt "safe",and I went home.
Take care f yourself
bbipolar
bbipolar
Dancing, did you do this in psych hospital or regualar hospital?
Dobie, you need to take care of yourself no one will do it for you. Get some help now.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes it will pass maybe your worried about Halter. Just breathe and know it will stop soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Just to let folks know, i read Dobies journal and I think she went to a friends house to get cared for. So we can stop worrying about Dobie Doggy and hope she is relaxing into her friendship
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