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Jul 25, 2010 at 08:50 AM
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Right, so they did mention something about the revolving door of the psych ward. This time I've really benefitted I think from being there. I feel pretty good with new medication and seem to have a more sane perspective of things. The whirling storm and battleground of my brain has come to a calmer temperament. Probably first time I've felt like this in years.
Sometimes the hospital's a real pain in the arse but other times the bitter medicine is good. (whatever works.) 
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Jul 25, 2010 at 09:30 AM
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Jul 25, 2010 at 09:41 AM
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I really feel for people who have so many hospitalizations. I am lucky to only have had two in 27 years and the last one was 1992. I have been up and down since and I would not be worried to go in again if I felt it was the best thing.
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Jul 25, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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I am glad you've found this admission to be helpful. I personally have had 6 admissions, and I know how much of a pain they can be. Please know that even if you need to go back again, it's not a big deal. What really matters is becoming stabilized, and if that requires a hospital admission, then so be it. That being said, I wish you stability for a very long time.
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Jul 25, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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Jul 25, 2010 at 04:34 PM
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Yep, the hospital can be a revolving door. I have been hospitalized....well, I've sort of lost count. I think it is over 8 times in 20 years. The last one was a year ago. But I am glad it has helped you!
__________________ Lauru-------------That's me, Bipolar and Watching TV   I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ---Robert Frost |
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Jul 25, 2010 at 06:20 PM
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I've had 11 in 5 years. It's nice to be on a first name basis with all the nurses and techs though.
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Jul 25, 2010 at 07:15 PM
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Four in a year, and I agree with Chris. There are people there who i credit with saving my life several times.
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Jul 26, 2010 at 12:53 AM
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__________________ Lauru-------------That's me, Bipolar and Watching TV I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. ---Robert Frost |
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Jul 26, 2010 at 05:41 AM
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I'm so glad to hear you've managed to get on a much more stable path. It is so frightening when you reach the point and realise that the only safe and comfortable place really is the hospital.
Well done for reaching out for help! __________________ "I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Jul 29, 2010 at 06:51 AM
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The advantage of living with doctors... none
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