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  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:18 PM
    timf123
    I am in a manic state currently should i go to the hospital
    I am currently in a manic state. I have Bipolar II and was recently diagnosed with it but have been dealing with mental issues for more than 3 yard. Right now I am experiencing the following.
    -Racing thoughts ( really fast)
    -intrusive suicidal ideations ( its usually normal for me to have them but not this frequent)
    -Im very paranoid right now.
    -I am very scared for no reason
    -I feel like I can't go to sleep
    -I am spending money that I don't have
    -I am plotting ways to spend money on unessential things when and if I get money.
    -Intense mood swings
    -Random bursts of anger
    - I can't stop moving
    - I really want to cry but can't
    - constantly on the verge of screaming..
    - I have the urge to do illegal things. (but I have not)
    -I can barely type because I'm going so fast
    Please help me. I am very concerned and I have been feeling this way for 2 weeks straight now.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:21 PM
    Wondergirl
    Do you have a psychiatrist whom you see for meds and maybe counseling?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:24 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Do you have a psychiatrist whom you see for meds and maybe counseling?
    Yes I do I called my psychiatrist this morning and left a message on his line but did not receive a call back..
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:25 PM
    Wondergirl
    Have you been taking the meds at the right dose and right times?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:27 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Have you been taking the meds at the right dose and right times?
    Yes. I have... I have been trying to find the right medication as well but out of 21 trail I have not prevailed... My anxiety level is really high and suddenly I have the urge to cry and then run as far as I can until I pass out now to add to it all.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:29 PM
    Wondergirl
    Is there someone to drive you to the ER? Or call an ambulance. Don't drive yourself there.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:31 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Is there someone to drive you to the ER? or call an ambulance. Don't drive yourself there.
    I could probably go to or call the mental health facility I have been to previously but is really scary for me to go there..
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:33 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    I could probably go to or call the mental health facility I have been to previously but is really scary for me to go there..
    Why scary?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:34 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Why scary?
    I have been discharged from both inpatient and out patient recently and I don't feel comfortable with the doctors.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:35 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    I have been discharged from both inpatient and out patient recently and i don't feel comfortable with the doctors.
    Does the hospital have a psych unit?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:38 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Does the hospital have a psych unit?
    Not that I know of last I I went there for Suicidal ideations they stripped me down gave me paper scrubs put me in a jail cell like room (after I was finally stable). Gave me medication that put me to sleep and PEC'ed me and when I woke up I was being taken off to a mental hospital unit that was really far away. I have been to 2 different mental hospitals.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:43 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    not that i know of last i i went there for Suicidal ideations they stripped me down gave me paper scrubs put me in a jail cell like room (after i was finally stable). gave me medication that put me to sleep and PEC'ed me and when i woke up i was being taken off to a mental hospital unit that was really far away. I have been to 2 different mental hospitals.
    Why don't you like the doctors at the one facility?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:45 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    Why don't you like the doctors at the one facility?
    They don't listen. I am open to treatment very compliant and am open to the medication that they prescribe however I give them apple time to take effect but they don't and when I tell them that I feel that they are not listening to me and or believe me.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:47 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    they don't listen. I am open to treatment very compliant and am open to the medication that they prescribe however i give them apple time to take effect but they don't and when i tell them that I feel that they are not listening to me and or believe me.
    How long have your stays been at either facility? They have time to observe whether the meds are working?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:53 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    How long have your stays been at either facility? They have time to observe whether or not the meds are working?
    First inpatient was 4 days second was 9 and the outpatient was 3 times of 28 day treatments
  • Feb 25, 2013, 10:58 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    first inpatient was 4 days second was 9 and the outpatient was 3 times of 28 day treatments
    First, you need to go somewhere to get help and probably stay a few days (or longer). Is the other facility better for you, do you think, and would they take you as an emergency?
  • Feb 25, 2013, 11:00 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    First, you need to go somewhere to get help and probably stay a few days (or longer). Is the other facility better for you, do you think, and would they take you as an emergency?
    The other facility is around 1 hour and 30 minutes away and is very much like a prison. The place that I have been to is only 25 minutes away.
    The closest era are both 15 and 20 minutes away...
  • Feb 25, 2013, 11:04 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by timf123 View Post
    the other facility is around 1 hour and 30 mins away and is very much like a prison. The place that i have been to is only 25 mins away.
    the closest era are both 15 and 20 minutes away...
    If I were you, if the closer facility will accept me as a direct emergency, I'd go there. Otherwise, head for the ER at the hospital.

    If you are taking the meds correctly, obviously it/they aren't working, so the doctors will see that. I will be thinking of you. Let me know how this all worked out, if you ever can.
  • Feb 25, 2013, 11:06 PM
    timf123
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Wondergirl View Post
    If I were you, if the closer facility will accept me as a direct emergency, I'd go there. Otherwise, head for the ER at the hospital.

    If you are taking the meds correctly, obviously it/they aren't working, so the doctors will see that. I will be thinking of you. Let me know how this all worked out, if you ever can.
    Thank you.. I have to notify my chain of command and let them know what I'm going to do.

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