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Originally Posted by Wander
Since I was in a lot of danger last week while in hospital (unlocked ward) my psychiatrist wants to meet with my parents to discuss with them ways of keeping me safe when discharged. While I appreciate my psych's proactive approach to may treatment I am terrified of my parents knowing just how bad I have been (even though they are not stupid and have probably worked that one out). I am very nervous about the appointment which is tomorrow. I hate upsetting my parents and I know this will make them sad. ON the other hand it may allow me to be more open with them about my illness. I have been protecting them since I was a child due to the fact that I had to hide severe abuse from them with the threat of death if I told. So, I guess this is hitting a nerve. Not sure why I posted this but it does help calm me a bit. Please wish me well.
Oh, and btw I am 40 years old
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We had a family meeting with my boyfriend at the time (now he's my husband) and my parents when I was in IP. I think it made everyone feel more "in control" of my illness by knowing what to do if it gets out of control again. I'm sure it will go just fine and you will feel much better after it is done. I'm sure your parents love you very much and you will feel good about the meeting.  
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...Out of night and alarm
Out of terrible dreams
Reach me your hand!
This is the meaning that we suffered in sleep:
The white peace of the waking.
~Edna St. Vincent Millay, "Song of the Nations"~
Diagnoses: Bipolar 2, OCD, Chronic Worrywart 
Meds: Lithium (reducing), Trileptal, Latuda, Risperdal, Klonopin and Xanax PRN
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