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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glorychild
glorychild
when you go through your manic phase does it usually lead to a hospitilization or can you usually keep it under control and get stable again without going inpatient?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I usually never go but should.
I guess it depends on persons manic phase. I'm more on the depressed side.
dancingd
dancingd
I have no insurance,and few resources.
When I get manic...I hit myself or break things.
When I feel it going too far,I Xanax my self to sleep oblivian ....usually I wake up feeling better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Xanax to comatose is my plan as well.
dancingd
dancingd
Changing...please NOT to COMATOSE....just a slam dunk sleep ,aught to do it.:)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hospitalization is not punishment. It is just another part of our treatment. I know some have had dreadful experiences w/ hosps. but for me it has always been a refuge. I get pretty far out there sometimes and the hospital keeps me safe until I am able to think for myself.

I am not a dr. or a pharmacist so I don't know how many pills are too many. Self medicating is very dangerous and it is no joke to tell someone to take enough to knock themself out.
Talk to your dr about weather you should go to the hospital. I have a couple of close friends that I trust to tell me when I am that sick.

Manic stages can be just as dangerous as depressive stages even though many enjoy them. For me it is like getting on a roller coaster ride; no matter how scary or bad the ride gets, you can't get off till the ride is over. Okiegirl