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Old Jan 30, 2014, 04:22 PM
HopeForChange HopeForChange is offline
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Originally Posted by MissyB0201 View Post
Is it hard to get into an inpatient type treatment? How long is the usual stay? I am feeling discouraged with my treatment and just want to find the solution, problem and start living life.
I don't know your treatment history, but have you considered partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient, where you are in treatment for hours each day or a few days per week? I'm asking because when I was inpatient, they put me on tons of sedating meds and then when I was released, I could barely get out of bed to function. At least if you're going home each day and having to carry on with your usual life, you can tell when the meds are too much and they can make adjustments until you find something that helps the BP symptoms, but doesn't leave you groggy all the time. Also, if you haven't been inpatient before, it's scary to be locked up and know you can't leave if you want to. At least in partial or intensive outpatient, you are free to come and go as you please.

Just my two cents. I hope you start to feel better soon!

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Hope