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What should I do......?

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Do you all agree that, given these circumstances, that I should go back on meds or get some kind of "professional" help?
Monday night, I had a breakdown with suicidial thoughts, hallucination(seeing stuff that really isn't there), and panic attacks. I talked to a hotline that is suppose to be really good. I got off the phone with them, though, and just went into a major manic episode. I just couldn't get out. Finally after 2 hours of help from friends they couldn't talk to me anymore because it was getting late. So I read for a while, but had another panic attack. Since it was so late I decided to call the hotline back to talk to someone, but they feared that I was going to hurt myself and threatened to call the cops on me if they didn't talkt to my parents. Since this night, I have had major issues with hallucinations and panic attack, even in the day time. My school counselor wants me to be back on meds, but I don't think that would be rigt for me. What do you think I should do?
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I think you should go back on the meds, even if it is just for a little bit.
pageo
pageo
I say get therapy and in the mean time do the meds. Medication doesn't solve it only masks or treats.
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Yes I think you need help. This isn't something that will just go away.
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I believe meds would be helpful along with therapy until you get used to all the effects and stuff. You have alot of panic attacks and that's no way to live in peace. I understand you are young and everything. Meds are not a life sentence. But when you are having hallucinations, that can be quite difficult to deal with. Like I said, meds aren't a life sentence. You can always get a consult with a doctor and see what the options are before deciding to take anything but I think it would be good to check it out. You hang in there, I'm here for ya. I'm proud of you for asking for help.
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I think you should go back on meds and get therapy or counselling. I do not like meds either but I have found one that seems to work. I now realise that it is better than having my life periodically spiralling out of control and then having to pick up the pieces. Meds can help with things like sleeping and lessening panic attacks.
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Yes I vote for meds too. I get sick of taking them and cut back and get just like you describe. I'd rather take the meds than feel like that. Good luck with it.
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I am sorry you are feeling this way...

I would consider the meds as well...and also therapy.

Better Safe than sorry! It's gotta be stressful having those panic attacks and have to go to school, not getting sleep.

The meds will help you...don't be ashamed to take them...

Peace-Hope-Serenity
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take the meds and get therapy. all the best with it
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The meds help but are not a cure. therapy is a good idea too. PTSD is a very serious illness and shoud never go untreated. It is like a cancer eating you from the inside so my opinion is to accept the help offered.
(((SAFE HUGS)))
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