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 saw my doctor today and told him the ugly details of my manic episode. In short he increased my seroquel and lithium, and gave me clonzapam and ativan. He said if I was having trouble to call and they would get me in to see him or my counselor. So the fear of the hospital is has decreased a lot. He want's to keep a close eye on me so I see him in a week. I've never seen a psychiatrist that often but I don't mind if it gets me and keeps me well.
My therapist and I developed a safety plan if I had to be at home and things started getting rough for me. That helps to know what to to instead of just freaking out.
The biggest thing is not wanting to hear those voices that say I need to throw things at people.....I feel so bad when it's over yet it's too late the consequences are done.
It's a little at a time.
My therapist and I developed a safety plan if I had to be at home and things started getting rough for me. That helps to know what to to instead of just freaking out.
The biggest thing is not wanting to hear those voices that say I need to throw things at people.....I feel so bad when it's over yet it's too late the consequences are done.
It's a little at a time.
I have done that when I am not doing well. I actually told my pdoc that he was a good therapist. haha & lol. A lot of pdocs do not have this capacity.
(((((hugs))))) and feel better soon.
The pdoc's can order and change things hourly, instead of weekly, or monthly... (((((BIG HUG))))) so glad your doing better, and have plans in place, well that is something I've learned to do with most things in life.... LOL I hate growing up!
Please don't think hospitals are evil - the CAN help quickly.....