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.
I've been off DS since June due to a relapse that landed me in jail and a the hospital - twice. I went manic psychotic and now I'm depressed. Everyday is a struggle.
When I went manic I pushed my family away and went way too far into psychosis. Does anyone have a suggestion on what to do if another relapse comes - i refused medical attention last time. Can a family take legal action to get me hospitalized if I don't want to?
I'm lucky to have family that still cares about me - without them I would be homeless right now.
When I went manic I pushed my family away and went way too far into psychosis. Does anyone have a suggestion on what to do if another relapse comes - i refused medical attention last time. Can a family take legal action to get me hospitalized if I don't want to?
I'm lucky to have family that still cares about me - without them I would be homeless right now.
Seeing a therapist and pdoc regularly and taking the meds they prescribe until we find what works for us is my best. Learn triggers, warning signs and put safety precautions in place. Psychosis puts us in a precarious position because we dont always know what is best for us. That is when we need to rely on those who know us best and have our best interests at heart.
As much as I hate hospitalization, it isnt a bad thing when psychotic. We usually refuse to do what is best for us in the long run until we see the danger of it and want to be better. It is never easy, just a constant work in progress.