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.
How open are you with your pdoc.
I had a close call about a year ago and spent 14 days in ICU since then I have been as open and informative with my docs as I can. I use mood graphs and blood pressure charts. Since then we have worked hard and I have become a lot more stable.
What keeps you from being open with your pdoc and have you every thought of trying to be more involved in your care?
I had a close call about a year ago and spent 14 days in ICU since then I have been as open and informative with my docs as I can. I use mood graphs and blood pressure charts. Since then we have worked hard and I have become a lot more stable.
What keeps you from being open with your pdoc and have you every thought of trying to be more involved in your care?
Changed my attitude instantly. Not that I was hiding, it's more that I didn't want to be in her face about feeling bad, suicidal, whatever. Now I make NO assumptions (that she knows I'm sad, suicidal, etc.)
the new therapist and pdoc i have, i am completely honest. i feel that i am making progress much quicker. it actually feels good.
These are not regular thoughts for me!
I was absolutely terrified to tell the pdoc that I was having THOUGHTS, just thoughts, of committing a murder. I was afraid that I would be in HUGE trouble of some kind.
Well, I told him anyway, he prescribed an anti-psychotic, and I really have not had any side effects from it. I don't get the thoughts like I once did. They were all-consuming before.
I think it's verrrrry important to be as honest as you can, because more than likely, it's just going to be a meds adjustment, rather than a hospital stay.