Posted by James K on January 16, 2006, at 0:13:37
In reply to How's this for a plan?, posted by andromeda on January 15, 2006, at 20:03:00
Hi, I don't know you yet, but since you asked I'm going to go ahead and discuss this.
I agree with above that 150 lamictal isn't really that strong.
I really sympathize with the lack of "sucess" over the years. I'm just now beginning to deal with my stuff. I've used to fuel my anger, but I've never done whatever it is we're supposed to do about it.
I don't know what country you are in, or what part of the country, but before you have going into the hospital as part of a plan, or contigency, You need to make sure there are still some therapeutic hospitals in your area. The sad fact is I've had to go in too many times, and you don't really know what you're in for until it is too late. It just isn't like it used to be. There is often much less seperation between street people, drug addicts, men, women, neurotic, psychotic, violent,catatonic etc....
I just get scared of the idea of people who don't know what they're in for getting near some of the hospitals I have ended up in. I personally after last year don't consider it an option anymore. Meaning I will never go in voluntarily again. It is that bad. I'm in a major USA city.
Take this for what it's worth. If it doesn't apply to you, or you already know about it, thats cool, I just want the warning out here for you.
I've gone of meds. so many times. Meds suck, but unless you have access to a world class hospital, the current state of mental care sucks worse.
Ending up in an abusive situation won't help you deal with abuse. But I know some of your pain, and I hope you can find your way. I'm trying to find mine.
James K
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