Posted by TamaraJ on June 4, 2005, at 15:31:05
In reply to Voluntary hospitalization? (kinda urgent), posted by Racer on June 4, 2005, at 14:49:59
(((Racer)))
I am sorry that I can't help you with med suggestions. I hope someone else comes along soon who can provide some advice in that regard.
I have never been hospitalized, either voluntarily or involuntarily, but there was a time in the past year when I wished that I had been, for my own safety and peace of mind. I guess my advice, simplistic though it is, is that you need to do whatever is necessary to ensure that you get the best care possible. I know from reading posts in the past while that you have been having problems with meds for a while now, so perhaps being in hospital would give doctors and you the chance to try new meds (have you tried any of the tricyclics?), monitor your responses to new meds and get you on a med regime that will most adequately help pull out of the pit and deal with the intense anxiety. Even though Dr. CattleProd doesn't have hospital privileges, can he contact a colleague who does have priveliges and have them admit you, so you don't have to go through the ER rigamarole (sp?)?
Racer, I think you know what you have to do, and if I were in your shoes right now, I think I would do the same thing. Keep yourself safe and get the attention you need and deserve.
I am sorry I have not been more helpful. My thoughts are with you, Racer. Please take very, very good care of yourself.
Tamara
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