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Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
For the past couple of weeks, I have been having severe homicidal thoughts!! Lots of things going wrong in my life right now which ofcourse are causing the anger, but the nightmares and constant thoughts of hurting someone won't go away.
Quick rundown of my problem(s):
Diagnosed with panic/anxetiy disorder in 2001. Pretty sure that I am also bipolar but just never diagnosed. One day I feel okay, the next day I feel like dying and can't get out of bed (lose all my jobs because off this). Literally, I have mood swings from hell, I never know how tomorrow is going to be, if I will be able to get out of bed and function, or sleep all day.
I've been taking less than 5mg of Lexapro at night for years. If I take more than 5mg, I sleep all day long.
I am thinking of switching the 5mg of Lexapro to the morning time, and taking 50mg or less of Trazodone at night for sleep. Does anyone think this will help? I took Serzone for years (which worked great but because of the black box label, or whatever it's called, the doc took me off of it; something about it causing liver failure). I read that trazodone is pretty similiar to serzone so i'm wondering if i should give it a try.
I think I need to get off the Lexapro, it isn't helping much. I've tried almost every other SSRI and the side effects were HORRENDOUS. I am very med sensitive. I have no insurance, my mother has tons of trazodone. I'm wondering if taking the Lexapro in the am vs. the pm - if that might work a little better on my mood, and able to function at work? I start a new job in a couple of weeks, a real career, a real deal job and I don't want to lose this one.
I've had so many great jobs, but because of my non-stop mood swings, I quit them all. Literally, I feel great one day and am on top of the world, promotions, brand new car, new apartment, and then BOOM... the plane crashes. I have a breakdown, I feel like death from one day to the next, I can't sleep at night, I can't function, I can't get out of bed. Then, the next day, I am okay again!! Then, a couple of days later, BOOM. I crash again, my mind loses control, I want to die, I hate everything, I quit everything. I lose everything, my new car, my apartment, everything. 3 weeks later, I am back on my feet again, feeling great, new job, everything is wonderful and then BOOM, I crash again... no reason. I just wake up feeling like death (depersonalization). I heard bipolars can function on little sleep. NOT ME! If I don't get enough sleep, I feel like hell and my mind feels all crappy, like depersonalization. Hard to explain, I don't know if I am bipolar or not. I have no insurance or a dollar to my name, so hoping I can seek some advice here. Thanks.
Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:58:55
In reply to I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
P.S... to anyone who does suffer with bipolar, does it sound like I have bipolar symptoms to you? Are these some of the symptoms bipolars experience? Could it be schitzophrenia? I don't hear or see things though. I use to use drugs (before 2001), lots of drugs. From LCD to COCAINE, did I just cause permament damage to my nervous system? Any advice on ANY medication that could possibly get my life back together would be soooooooooooooooooooo appreciative. Please, anyone, don't be shy to post your opinion, advice, etc. I'll take anything I can get at this point because I am desperate. No insurance, no desire or energy to leave my house to catch 3 buses to the hospital psych ward..
but I will if it gets worse ofcourse.> For the past couple of weeks, I have been having severe homicidal thoughts!! Lots of things going wrong in my life right now which ofcourse are causing the anger, but the nightmares and constant thoughts of hurting someone won't go away.
>
> Quick rundown of my problem(s):
>
> Diagnosed with panic/anxetiy disorder in 2001. Pretty sure that I am also bipolar but just never diagnosed. One day I feel okay, the next day I feel like dying and can't get out of bed (lose all my jobs because off this). Literally, I have mood swings from hell, I never know how tomorrow is going to be, if I will be able to get out of bed and function, or sleep all day.
>
> I've been taking less than 5mg of Lexapro at night for years. If I take more than 5mg, I sleep all day long.
>
> I am thinking of switching the 5mg of Lexapro to the morning time, and taking 50mg or less of Trazodone at night for sleep. Does anyone think this will help? I took Serzone for years (which worked great but because of the black box label, or whatever it's called, the doc took me off of it; something about it causing liver failure). I read that trazodone is pretty similiar to serzone so i'm wondering if i should give it a try.
>
> I think I need to get off the Lexapro, it isn't helping much. I've tried almost every other SSRI and the side effects were HORRENDOUS. I am very med sensitive. I have no insurance, my mother has tons of trazodone. I'm wondering if taking the Lexapro in the am vs. the pm - if that might work a little better on my mood, and able to function at work? I start a new job in a couple of weeks, a real career, a real deal job and I don't want to lose this one.
>
> I've had so many great jobs, but because of my non-stop mood swings, I quit them all. Literally, I feel great one day and am on top of the world, promotions, brand new car, new apartment, and then BOOM... the plane crashes. I have a breakdown, I feel like death from one day to the next, I can't sleep at night, I can't function, I can't get out of bed. Then, the next day, I am okay again!! Then, a couple of days later, BOOM. I crash again, my mind loses control, I want to die, I hate everything, I quit everything. I lose everything, my new car, my apartment, everything. 3 weeks later, I am back on my feet again, feeling great, new job, everything is wonderful and then BOOM, I crash again... no reason. I just wake up feeling like death (depersonalization). I heard bipolars can function on little sleep. NOT ME! If I don't get enough sleep, I feel like hell and my mind feels all crappy, like depersonalization. Hard to explain, I don't know if I am bipolar or not. I have no insurance or a dollar to my name, so hoping I can seek some advice here. Thanks.
Posted by ClearSkies on December 14, 2007, at 8:10:30
In reply to I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
Oldschool, have you ever been on one of the mood stabilizers, like Lamictal? It has a very slow titration rate up to the therapeutic dosage but if you start now you could probably get close to it before starting your new job.
ClearSkies
Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 8:23:16
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. » oldschool305, posted by ClearSkies on December 14, 2007, at 8:10:30
Ya know, I had a one week sample of Lamictal that my mom got from her doctor. I didn't feel any effects at all. Not sure if it takes 4-6 weeks to take effect like most medications? I took it in the am and felt nothing at all, but ya know what... I am going to look into Lamictal again. Thanks so much, I really need help with these mood swings, anger, and irritability.
Posted by Polarbear206 on December 14, 2007, at 8:57:45
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.., posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 8:23:16
> Ya know, I had a one week sample of Lamictal that my mom got from her doctor. I didn't feel any effects at all. Not sure if it takes 4-6 weeks to take effect like most medications? I took it in the am and felt nothing at all, but ya know what... I am going to look into Lamictal again. Thanks so much, I really need help with these mood swings, anger, and irritability.
Please really consider a mood stabilizer. Lamictal saved my life. I know it is frustrating, but, you have to be patient and titrate your dose. Sounds as if you didn't give it a chance. Most don't get therapeutic response until they hit 150mg and above. I take 200mg. There are others that you might also benefit from. Antidepressants used without a mood stabilizer, can exacerbate your mood cycling.
PB
Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 9:04:45
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.., posted by Polarbear206 on December 14, 2007, at 8:57:45
Thanks Polarbear.. I've spent the past hour or so reading about mood stabilizers, and definately think that is what I need to get my life back in control. I also read that lexapro can induce mania in bipolar patients (although i have not been diagnosed as biploar, i am convinced I am).
I just read about the following mood stabilizers:
Topomax - Toprimax - Trileptal - Lamictal
MAOI - Parnate
I read many posts that Lamictal did "diddly squat" for them. I am afraid it won't work for me either then. I only took 25 mg for 7 days, but again, I felt absolutely nothing on it. No change in mood, no good, no bad, nothing... as if I didn't take anything.
Any experiences with any of these other mood stabilizers that I listed?
Thanks (:
Posted by ClearSkies on December 14, 2007, at 9:18:36
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 9:04:45
25mg of Lamictal probably wouldn't give you enough of an idea whether it's an effective stabilizer or not. You do have to titrate slowly up to the therapeutic dosage, though - don't try to just start off at 150mg. This medication takes its sweet time to work.
Topamax is also very effective (though it made my hair fall out!). Not a common side effect.
I think the important thing with the stabilizers is to give them enough of a trial - say 4 to 6 weeks - to see if they are going to work or not. A few days at a minimal dose just isn't going to give you a good picture of its effectiveness.
My 2 cents,
CS
Posted by Polarbear206 on December 14, 2007, at 9:29:25
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 9:04:45
> Thanks Polarbear.. I've spent the past hour or so reading about mood stabilizers, and definately think that is what I need to get my life back in control. I also read that lexapro can induce mania in bipolar patients (although i have not been diagnosed as biploar, i am convinced I am).
>
> I just read about the following mood stabilizers:
>
> Topomax - Toprimax - Trileptal - Lamictal
>
> MAOI - Parnate
>
> I read many posts that Lamictal did "diddly squat" for them. I am afraid it won't work for me either then. I only took 25 mg for 7 days, but again, I felt absolutely nothing on it. No change in mood, no good, no bad, nothing... as if I didn't take anything.
>
> Any experiences with any of these other mood stabilizers that I listed?
>
> Thanks (:Here is a link for more education. Look at the left side of the page for soft bipolar and click.
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2007, at 10:33:54
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers, posted by Polarbear206 on December 14, 2007, at 9:29:25
Took lamictal only got to 50mg and trileptal l50mg and no side effects from either so give it a go. Bet they work for you. Good luck. Phillipa
Posted by Bob on December 14, 2007, at 14:04:04
In reply to I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
I too am outrageously sensitive to these medicines. Your comment about sleeping all day on anything more than 5mg of Lexapro brought back bad memories from Effexor, Paxil, Zoloft and others. I honestly reached a point - especially on Paxil, of sleeping 18-20 hours per day. Then I said enough is enough and got off it, withdrawl and all.
I am currently trying to get on Cymbalta and it is just about killing me. I had a compounding pharmacist make me 5mg capsules and I can't even tolerate that. After 4 or 5 days it was becoming unbearable. Now I'm breaking them open and counting the little pieces inside. It's still not good. Unbelievable, my sister was able to go on the Cymbalta almost without any difficulty and started right out on 30mg. What is wrong with me???
Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 16:18:36
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by Bob on December 14, 2007, at 14:04:04
> I too am outrageously sensitive to these medicines. Your comment about sleeping all day on anything more than 5mg of Lexapro brought back bad memories from Effexor, Paxil, Zoloft and others. I honestly reached a point - especially on Paxil, of sleeping 18-20 hours per day. Then I said enough is enough and got off it, withdrawl and all.
>
> I am currently trying to get on Cymbalta and it is just about killing me. I had a compounding pharmacist make me 5mg capsules and I can't even tolerate that. After 4 or 5 days it was becoming unbearable. Now I'm breaking them open and counting the little pieces inside. It's still not good. Unbelievable, my sister was able to go on the Cymbalta almost without any difficulty and started right out on 30mg. What is wrong with me???
>
Yikes, I was thinking of going on Cymbalta but someone on this forum told me about the nasty side effects. I am also very med sensitive so I changed my mind about the Cymbalta. Lexapro supposedly has one of the fewest side effects from the SSRI group, and I have noticed that (I've also tried Paxil, Effexor, Prosac, etc etc etc and the side effects were hell), but the sleeping my life away isn't that great either.I think I'm going to the crisis unit tomorrow at the local hospital. I really want to get on a mood stabilizer, I think Lamictal sounds the best to me at this point. Definately want to get off the Lexapro, unless it starts working with a mood stabilizer!!!!
I have diagnosed myself (Dr. Cynthia in the house.. lol) with bipolar!!! These never ending mood swings...
Posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 16:20:36
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2007, at 10:33:54
Hi Phillipa, thanks for you input! I will give the Lamictal another shot. Were you taking Lamictal and Trileptal at the same time? How did/does it work for you?
Thanks =O
Posted by bleauberry on December 14, 2007, at 16:52:26
In reply to I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
Yeah, it does sound bipolar.
Could easily be food intolerances, since chemical sensitivity is evident. They go together. The symptoms match.
The liver processes things in two phases. The first is to break stuff down, the second to eliminate that broken down stuff. In sensitivities, first phase is too fast compared to the second phase, so that the second phase is overflooded and dumps stuff back in your blood. The body doesn't recognize the stuff, confuses the immmune system, and then you've got full blown chemical/food sensitivities. There are ways to manipulate the liver with certain supplements, to either slow down first phase or speed up second phase. Lots of people at mercury chelation forums who have had terrible medication/chemical/food sensitivities have almost completely gotten rid of the problem with a few well chosen supplements in their diet.
For bipolar the top choices are lithium, depakote, lamictal, zyprexa, with zyprexa probably being the fastest.
Posted by garyengelm on December 14, 2007, at 17:57:33
In reply to I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 7:54:20
Can you give me your email. I have some thoughts for ya.
Posted by garyengelm on December 14, 2007, at 18:36:11
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.., posted by garyengelm on December 14, 2007, at 17:57:33
Like PolarBear, I have recently been diagnosed with Bipolar II. Never in a million years did I ever think I had bipolar. I'm still not sure, but after a week on Lamictal, the depression has almost completely lifted and I'm smiling again, the crying spells, and irritability are gone. I'm just having worsening anxiety from the Lamictal on only 25mg. I'm just a week in, so I hope it goes away so that I can go up on the dose. In the meantime, I'm using Xanax to deal with the worsening Anxiety I've had all along. go to http://www.psycheducation.org and read up on Bipolar II. There is much overlap between anxiety/depression and Bipolar II. It's impossible for a Dr. to make the call. You have to try a mood stabilizer to find out. If you've failed antidepressants, there is a good chance you have it.
Hope that helps....Gary
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2007, at 19:38:06
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by Bob on December 14, 2007, at 14:04:04
Bob the first time I went on cymbalta no side effects at all and got to 60mg where I stayed for three months no improvement ditched it without a taper just to 30mg and then off. Second time I couldn't tolerate 30mg felt like my head would explode it was horrible. Chemistry changing? Nothing is wrong with you. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2007, at 19:42:07
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers))))Phillipa, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 16:20:36
No didn't take them at the same time. I couldn't afford to up the trileptal from l50mg no side effects so stopped it. Lamictal strange uncommon side effect at 50mg of so much saliva in mouth and constant spitting the pdoc took me off. Even tried it a seond time same thing. Phillipa
Posted by Quilter on December 15, 2007, at 0:27:59
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers))))Phillipa » oldschool305, posted by Phillipa on December 14, 2007, at 19:42:07
One word of caution- Lamictal is very expensive.
You might be better off trying lithium first. It is probably the least expensive of the mood stabilizers.Quilter
Posted by Racer on December 15, 2007, at 16:34:39
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. help, posted by oldschool305 on December 14, 2007, at 16:18:36
> > > I have diagnosed myself (Dr. Cynthia in the house.. lol) with bipolar!!! These never ending mood swings...
>Actually, what you're describing doesn't sound like bipolar to me. It sounds more like borderline PD. A lot of doctors seem to use this diagnosis as a way to say "patient I don't like dealing with," but it's actually a legitimate diagnosis, and there are a lot of treatments that can be very helpful. The best, of course, is therapy, but there are also a lot of medications that are very helpful. Risperdal comes up a lot, and a lot of people I know do well with it. If you look at BPD as a problem with emotional impulse control, it might help with finding medications that will be surprisingly effective.
As for taking your mother's medications, which it sounds as though you're doing, don't do that with Lamictal. For Lamictal, more than almost any other medication, you really do need to have a doctor's supervision as you titrate up. It's never a good idea to diagnose and prescribe to yourself, using someone else's medications, but in the case of Lamictal -- it can cause some pretty devastating side effects, and it's important to have a doctor's supervision. (I won't comment beyond saying that there are some very good reasons to have a doctor prescribe medications for you, rather than guessing on your own and taking something prescribed for another individual.)
I'm always afraid that people will take it wrong is I suggest BPD, but if you read some of what Marsha Linehan has written about it, it might give you a very different picture -- she's very compassionate about it, and her descriptions of the sorts of childhood interactions that could be part of creating it really increased my compassion for those who have it. (And actually, even if you don't have BPD, some of Linehan's DBT exercises can still be very helpful...)
Good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2007, at 18:23:19
In reply to Re: Mood Stabilizers))))Phillipa, posted by Quilter on December 15, 2007, at 0:27:59
Quilter thanks I was given them to up the effects of an ad. As I don't get tired on them at all. Didn't get anxiety with either lamictal or trileptal. I know the trileptal cost about $200 for l50mg for a month. The lamictal was using the sample packs from the pdoc. Maybe my medicaire supplemental insurance I have now covers it don't know. Phillipa
Posted by oldschool305 on December 15, 2007, at 21:15:26
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. » oldschool305, posted by Racer on December 15, 2007, at 16:34:39
Wow, thanks Racer. That was great input and believe me, I am googling BPD now because I've never read or heard much about it before.
When I was diagnosed with Panic/Anxiety disorder, I didn't say much to the doctor, I forgot most of my "symptoms" and just thought he could see right through me and know what my problem was. I was young, I know there are more issues. I have alcohol problems, I have a horrid childhood past, but I wont get into that (you can read about it on the psychology board somewhere), and my mom is schiztophrenic. However, I don't hear things... I don't see things... I don't believe things are REAL such as the underground mafia is following me, and watching me and screaming things out to me on the jobs (my poor mom believes this).
My closest friend is a Therapist, he doesn't like to give therapy to "friends" but he does help me a lot. However, I see him when I am feeling good. When I feel like death and can't function, I lay in bed without calling him for weeks and he has NO idea whats going on with me. And when we talk, he trys to give me advice but he is so far off with how I'm feeling, that it actually aggravates me. Therapy to me is not an option at this point, because it actually creates arguments. He is a great talker, ofcourse, therapists are trained for this kind of stuff, but he doesn't really know what's going on. He believes that I am bipolar, but I've never been diagnosed. I will read about the BPD now, but again... I was A-OK until a drug overdose I had in 2001. I was in Marching band, and every after school music program, full paid music scholarship, then on St. Patricks day 2001 I went out with a friend and did cocaine, way too much. I was never the same after that night, went into a 30 day program, and was 6 months in bed, shaking, losing my mind. Went on all types of meds including Risperdal but one of my docs took me off because of all the weight I was putting on. I also took it with Remeron so who knows. Risperdal worked really well for me so I might give that a try again, who knows!!!
My mom has trazodone, a sleeping med (well an anti depressant) but I also read it might help with anxiety, depression, etc. I decided to NOT give that a go.... I am thinking mood stabilizers. I know Lamictal has to be slowly increased, and I heard it's expensive so I don't know about that, I am dead broke right now.
I need to see a doc next week, before I start my new job. I am going to this local gov hospital, it's free..... except for the meds. I will bring up BPD, and Bipolar disorder. See what meds they suggest. I know I need to lay low on the alcohol too. I just took a XANAX XR with 4 beers. Ya see, I also have substance abuse problems, and then I fell like crap for the next 4 days, lay in bed, then quit all my jobs!!!!!!!
I get bored, very bored, very easily. I seek a "high", a "buzz" to find my comfort. but the after effects are not worth it (but i keep doing it and i really want to stop).
Anywho, thank you so much Racer, I will read about that now. And will post next week after I see a doc about my progress/diagnoses/etc.
=O
> > > > I have diagnosed myself (Dr. Cynthia in the house.. lol) with bipolar!!! These never ending mood swings...
> >
>
> Actually, what you're describing doesn't sound like bipolar to me. It sounds more like borderline PD. A lot of doctors seem to use this diagnosis as a way to say "patient I don't like dealing with," but it's actually a legitimate diagnosis, and there are a lot of treatments that can be very helpful. The best, of course, is therapy, but there are also a lot of medications that are very helpful. Risperdal comes up a lot, and a lot of people I know do well with it. If you look at BPD as a problem with emotional impulse control, it might help with finding medications that will be surprisingly effective.
>
> As for taking your mother's medications, which it sounds as though you're doing, don't do that with Lamictal. For Lamictal, more than almost any other medication, you really do need to have a doctor's supervision as you titrate up. It's never a good idea to diagnose and prescribe to yourself, using someone else's medications, but in the case of Lamictal -- it can cause some pretty devastating side effects, and it's important to have a doctor's supervision. (I won't comment beyond saying that there are some very good reasons to have a doctor prescribe medications for you, rather than guessing on your own and taking something prescribed for another individual.)
>
> I'm always afraid that people will take it wrong is I suggest BPD, but if you read some of what Marsha Linehan has written about it, it might give you a very different picture -- she's very compassionate about it, and her descriptions of the sorts of childhood interactions that could be part of creating it really increased my compassion for those who have it. (And actually, even if you don't have BPD, some of Linehan's DBT exercises can still be very helpful...)
>
> Good luck.
Posted by Racer on December 15, 2007, at 22:22:03
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.., posted by oldschool305 on December 15, 2007, at 21:15:26
> I have alcohol problems, I have a horrid childhood past, but I wont get into that (you can read about it on the psychology board somewhere), and my mom is schiztophrenic.
>
> I just took a XANAX XR with 4 beers. Ya see, I also have substance abuse problems, and then I fell like crap for the next 4 days, lay in bed, then quit all my jobs!!!!!!!
>
> I get bored, very bored, very easily. I seek a "high", a "buzz" to find my comfort. but the after effects are not worth it (but i keep doing it and i really want to stop).All that sounds a lot more like Borderline than Bipolar. It's worth looking into, if it helps you find a more effective treatment.
>
> Anywho, thank you so much Racer, I will read about that now. And will post next week after I see a doc about my progress/diagnoses/etc.
>Here are a few links I've found:
http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/bpd.html
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/cause.htm
http://www.priory.com/dbt.htm
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/myths.htmI hope those help you get a start. Good luck.
Posted by linkadge on December 15, 2007, at 23:34:32
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.. » oldschool305, posted by Racer on December 15, 2007, at 22:22:03
Sounds like it could be bipolar. You may want to start with a mood stabilizer with proven efficacy. You would probably want to try either lithium, depakote, or tegretol which should all be affordable.
Other anticonvulsants have little proven efficacy in bipolar, and I would only try them after others have failed.
Posted by oldschool305 on December 17, 2007, at 16:53:56
In reply to Re: I have severe rage/anger/homicidal thoughts.., posted by linkadge on December 15, 2007, at 23:34:32
thanks everyone for the suggestions on meds. I am checking myself into the local hospital here, voluntarily. My mother called the police on my yesterday because she is sick of seeing me depressed, miserable, unable to function, lying in bed for weeks at a time. She they gave me 3 options. Go to local hospital voluntarily, un-voluntarily, or move out by next Sunday.
I chose option one, I have no insurance and they said they will accept me anyways. That's good, I will tell them I think I am bipolar or BPD. I need a better antidepressant (Lexapro wasn't doing it), and a mood stabilizer@!!!! I start my new job Jan. 7th and I need to get stabilized before then. I am sick of quiiting all my jobs because of my non-predicting mood swings/anger outbursts, etc.
I'll only be in the hospital for a couple of days to a week, I will post back here and let ya'll know how I'm doing.
Thanks all. Have a good week.
Posted by Bob on December 17, 2007, at 17:08:18
In reply to Re: I've decided to go inpatient, posted by oldschool305 on December 17, 2007, at 16:53:56
> thanks everyone for the suggestions on meds. I am checking myself into the local hospital here, voluntarily. My mother called the police on my yesterday because she is sick of seeing me depressed, miserable, unable to function, lying in bed for weeks at a time. She they gave me 3 options. Go to local hospital voluntarily, un-voluntarily, or move out by next Sunday.
>
> I chose option one, I have no insurance and they said they will accept me anyways. That's good, I will tell them I think I am bipolar or BPD. I need a better antidepressant (Lexapro wasn't doing it), and a mood stabilizer@!!!! I start my new job Jan. 7th and I need to get stabilized before then. I am sick of quiiting all my jobs because of my non-predicting mood swings/anger outbursts, etc.
>
> I'll only be in the hospital for a couple of days to a week, I will post back here and let ya'll know how I'm doing.
>
> Thanks all. Have a good week.
Well, I'm with you in spirit. I've often thought about doing something like that, but I was under the impression that the hospital won't just admit you unless you're actively suicidal. At least that's what I've been told, that the only way I could get in was if I told them I was ready to commit suicide.Are you in the U.S.?
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