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Originally Posted by BirdDancer
That's a good idea since you have allergies like Penicillin and Tylenol. I keep an ID card in my wallet, too, with my psychiatrist's contact information. I put it right in between my insurance cards, which they'd definitely be looking for during a hospitalization. Though my meds do change a bit, they don't so much as they used to. Still, I'd rather my psychiatrist give them up-to-date info. I'm lucky that my psychiatrist would surely call a hospital back quickly if they left a message for him. He also includes his cell phone number on his vmx.
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Yeah, it's a smart idea to keep an ID card in your wallet. They're much cheaper than a ROAD iD anyways. I paid $43 for ROAD iD, which is a lot when you consider that you can get an ID card made for you cheaply or you even make one yourself. (Though, I think people are more likely to pay attention to a professionally-made laminated card.)
There are actually some cool bipolar "ID" cards on Etsy, btw, if you're interested. I saw them. You can put one in your wallet that says what your symptoms are and that you have bipolar. It also gives the emergency first responder the opportunity to learn that you need a calm, safe space right now because you're experiencing a psych emergency.
e.g.,
Bipolar Disorder Emergency Card | Etsy
and
Bipolar Awareness Medical Card Personalised Disability | Etsy