Posted by judy1 on November 8, 2000, at 13:08:56
In reply to Can anyone help with some questions please, posted by Kim(for my hubby Brendan) on November 3, 2000, at 10:41:21
Dear Kim,
What worked for my last manic episode:
I had a very good therapeutic alliance with my psychiatrist (who unfortunately lives too far from me now) which also involved my husband's input. I agreed (while in a low) to give my husband permission to contact my shrink when he noticed manic behavior- which is very obvious with me- not unlike your husband's symptoms, I too have a direct relationship with God, write screenplays, spend, gamble, etc. My husband called my shrink who then insisted he bring me in (which I felt was a complete conspiracy, since I was fine and obviously they were not). I was given risperdal and fairly high doses of depakote- orally and no hospitals. By the next day I was somewhat reasonable, and in 2 days all symptoms were gone. As someone who has been hospitalized against my will on more than one occasion, I was incredibly grateful afterwards for their efforts. While your husband is down, now is a good time to get something in place. I think you got some great advice in your other replies; the book Mark was alluding to is called "An Unquiet Mind". I wish you all the best- Judy
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