Posted by mellow on February 21, 2012, at 10:31:26
In reply to how did you know when it was time for hospital?, posted by g_g_g_unit on February 20, 2012, at 5:40:10
"i.e. genuine suicidal intentions, psychosis, catatonic/vegetative depressions, being completely unable to care for yourself, etc."
All of this is spot on to why I had to go in. It was a great experience and I would be dead had I now gotten help. From my judgement of your post over the last year you do not seem to be getting much better. It may help to get a fresh perspective on an inpatient basis. Your doctor is obviously already feeling a bit inadequate because he sent you to that medical school doctor last year if I recall.
I would get yourself checked out if you have been feeling suicidal for more than a few weeks. If ending it gives you a sense of relief then you'd better do something. That is scarey. Seeing a new doctor might not be a bad thing. You haven't dramatically improved or anything since you have been posting here so it wouldn't be a great loss. I wouldn't be too tied to a diagnosis. I talented group of doctors could make a better judgement than you would think regardless if it is a public clinic.
I guess what I'm saying is don't give up. I'm sorry that you aren't feeling well. I know it can be bummer to be down in that black hole.
mellow
Bipolar II
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