Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I was installing a door, and had to cut a notch for the hinges, on the trim. I was using a razorblade knife to cut the notch. Needless to say, the knife slipped and I slashed my thumb and part of my wrist. Blood EVERYWHERE! I went to Emergency and explained my accident. They asked me if I was on any medications and I said I was bi-polar and was taking Gapapentin, zyprexa, seroquil, wellbutrin and bromazepam. (Not sure of the spellings) ALARM bells went off in the chick's head! I was rushed into a room, and the nurse asked me if I was suicidal. I said, "No, not now." More doctors arrived! Same question... "Was I contemplating suicide?"
They said I have the same wound as a cutter. They were gonna throw me in the psyche ward!
Fuck, all I did was slash my thumb to my wrist... but, that makes me a cutter! I was bleeding like a stuffed pig... and these doctors are saying I did it, myself! Like... what the fuck? I say I'm bi-polar and suddenly, I'm suicidal! Mind you, it took 22 stitches to close the wound, but, suicidal? But, I bled (alot) for about 2 hours, before they accepted my excuse that it was an accident. My fucking left hand is numb, so excuse the typo's. Like I can't believe how you're treated once you admit to being BP... but, in a way, I'm kinda glad cause they rushed me right in!
Has this happened to anyone else? You mention that you're BP and the fucking place goes nuts?
They said I have the same wound as a cutter. They were gonna throw me in the psyche ward!
Fuck, all I did was slash my thumb to my wrist... but, that makes me a cutter! I was bleeding like a stuffed pig... and these doctors are saying I did it, myself! Like... what the fuck? I say I'm bi-polar and suddenly, I'm suicidal! Mind you, it took 22 stitches to close the wound, but, suicidal? But, I bled (alot) for about 2 hours, before they accepted my excuse that it was an accident. My fucking left hand is numb, so excuse the typo's. Like I can't believe how you're treated once you admit to being BP... but, in a way, I'm kinda glad cause they rushed me right in!
Has this happened to anyone else? You mention that you're BP and the fucking place goes nuts?
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Humiliating to have someone see you like that.
I guess in a good way they were over cautious with you and the idea of cutting... but being BP doesnt mean your a cutter... on the other hand if you were and in denial then it would be sad if it was over looked...
Dunno how the docs should decide when to stop asking and just treat
wouldnt it suck if the next guy who is suicidal slips through the cracks becase someone didnt ask him some important questions
They were doin you a favor
Thanks but iam not suicidal was the right answer maybe somethin in your deamenor alarted them to you watch for these signs maybe you are in trouble. matt