Bipolar Disorder Support Group
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I've only stayed in a Mental Hospital once.We have 'Home Treatment' otherwise I'd have been there much longer.This is an important question for me.
I'm about to undergo my second cut in Lithium.Well..the OPTION.
I'm BP1.Lithium 600mg......option to 400mg.
If things go fine then that's cool...but if it goes bad and I need hospitalising again, I'm hoping it won't be as destructive on the heart and mind as the first time.
Now, if anybody out there has been hospitalised more than once, does it get less 'painful' each time ? Less shocking ? More experience has been gained after all ? It can't be as bad as the first time when I was beaten and seized up with drugs.They know more about me.I know more about them and the drugs used.The shock and subsequent healing from that time has strengthened me.
It sounds stupid at first.What I mean is , the psych said that I could 'switch' to mania in as little as three days.
If I need hospitalising ( hopefully NOT )...then that Manic Episode...will it seem less scary or confusing...cos I've already been there before ?
I'd appreciate any replies as I am going to have to make a decision on Monday.
Even though I'm partying out tonight, I will stay calm and be good.
So is it less shocking and painful each time ? Bearing in mind it's been 10 yrs already.
I'm about to undergo my second cut in Lithium.Well..the OPTION.
I'm BP1.Lithium 600mg......option to 400mg.
If things go fine then that's cool...but if it goes bad and I need hospitalising again, I'm hoping it won't be as destructive on the heart and mind as the first time.
Now, if anybody out there has been hospitalised more than once, does it get less 'painful' each time ? Less shocking ? More experience has been gained after all ? It can't be as bad as the first time when I was beaten and seized up with drugs.They know more about me.I know more about them and the drugs used.The shock and subsequent healing from that time has strengthened me.
It sounds stupid at first.What I mean is , the psych said that I could 'switch' to mania in as little as three days.
If I need hospitalising ( hopefully NOT )...then that Manic Episode...will it seem less scary or confusing...cos I've already been there before ?
I'd appreciate any replies as I am going to have to make a decision on Monday.
Even though I'm partying out tonight, I will stay calm and be good.
So is it less shocking and painful each time ? Bearing in mind it's been 10 yrs already.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
So this mania that I am suffering from I dealing with out PT and I told M if I ever go back just bring me to the state hospital and leave me there.
I am so serious. I really really just need to learn to deal without being in PT and M said if that means he has to stay home with me he will.
I guess that is all i can ask for and do.
I have been in them 10 times in 18 years.
haha.
I'm just looking at the worst case scenario.
Considering I've already had a cut in meds 6 months ago...I'm a little more confident.
Thanks for yr replies. x
I'll take Martin Scorcese with me
Both times I have been hospitalized, I was stripped searched. Then, all strings from clothing and shoes were removed. Also, any personal care products had to be checked for hidden items. Also, only allowed 3 changes of clothing in the room at any given time. The first day was nothing but question after question after question. Soon, I found the more "sane" people and began to only associate with them. It is a pain to be told when to get up, take more meds, eat, smoke, group therapy, doctor visits, and television (with certain programs like the news disallowed). In my opinion, it is not a pleasant experience at all. Do everything you can to stay out of it.
Patty..you don't wanna know what happened to me.It's rare though.Just trust the words you've already seen.You are brave to have gotten through so far.Maybe yr fears will be proven unfounded and it's best not to scare yrself too much.
Whatever happens it will be a million times better than my 'Initiation' in 1997.
*shiver*
Much Love x