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Apr 10, 2014, 12:16 PM
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So a couple of weeks ago I had a of and ended up doing a week long inpatient at a good hospital. I ended up being put on Lithium. I go and get out and my wife tells me on the way home that she is going to leave me. I then get home and I attempt another suicide with a ton of pills again. My wife sees me acting weird and asks what is wrong and I tell her what I did. Long story short I end up doing another week of impatient. I ended up getting my lithium increased and it seems to honestly feel better than I have ever felt in the past. My only worries are that I am not on any antipsychotic drugs now or any antidepressants and I fear that I will have another episode. Well thanks for reading this. Wish me luck.
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Apr 10, 2014, 01:03 PM
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Wow! I'm sorry you've had such a terrible time of it! That's a lot to handle. Keep us posted and let us know if there's anything we can do. I hope the new lithium dose helps.
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Apr 10, 2014, 01:09 PM
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How awful. I hope the new dose of lithum helps and you can get some outside help dealing with the loss of your marriage. Just coming out of the hospital you shouldn't have to deal with that but I don't guess there is a good time.
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Apr 10, 2014, 01:21 PM
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Thanks we seam to be working through it for now. I just need to control my anger and the lithium seams to be helping with that.
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Apr 10, 2014, 01:37 PM
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Don't fear being on fewer drugs. The more I take breaks from medication, the better my body feels. I think that over-loading the body with meds can take its toll. If you feel good being on just one medication, be thankful.
And since you are feeling better, you may be able to sort out some of the problems with your wife.  You are definitely in my thoughts and I send you a thousand good wishes.
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Apr 10, 2014, 04:14 PM
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Hope things keep improving . Just remember ...just because you had a reason for going inpatient doesnt mean another episode is going to sneak up and slap you .. If Lithium is working GREAT ! not everyone with Bipolar needs and Anti Psychotic .
Just take care of you
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Apr 10, 2014, 05:54 PM
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I agree with ~Christina, I don't need an AP on the reg...I just take it when I need it. I was doing well on just trileptal. I would just take the lithium for now and add a med as needed if you feel an episode coming on.
I hope you continue to feel better!
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Apr 10, 2014, 10:40 PM
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Oh.my goodness you've been going thru alot! I'm glad yr ok. If you ever feel that urge go straight to the hospital. The world needs you. In my opinion it wasn't fair that yr wife did that to you when you were most vulnerable. Please take care of yr self and let us know how yr doing. I'm glad to hear the lithium is working!
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Apr 10, 2014, 10:50 PM
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I remember staying in a very serious relationship with a girlfriend when she was not prepared for a breakup because of what was going on in her life at the time. This was not difficult for me. It was worth it for she was worth doing this for, and I did not want to see myself as a jerk in the future. So what your wife did to you was selfish, unkind, and thoughtless. But this is my opinion. I am sure she has her reasons. Everyone has reasons for the good and bad that they do to others.
And hospitals are not a bad place to be when you need to be there. So I think you should be willing to go if the needs arises. But this does not mean that you will end up there. Good luck!
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Apr 11, 2014, 02:52 PM
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Well my wife came home last night and we had a long talk. She is willing to come back home but I am on probation for my anger. I am getting ready to start a year long anger management course and starting next week I am doing a three times a week for three hours each time intensive out patient group therapy for the next six weeks. I really need to get my temper under control. Thanks for all the well wishes.
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Apr 11, 2014, 05:55 PM
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I'm glad you are working things out.
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Apr 11, 2014, 06:42 PM
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So glad to hear you are trying to work things out. Thanks for updating us.
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Apr 11, 2014, 06:47 PM
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Good for you! Outpatient partial programs have helped me tremendously in the past. My wish is that you too will find it helpful.
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Apr 17, 2014, 10:29 PM
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Well my wife told me tonight that I am acting like the guy she married. Yay lithium.
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Apr 18, 2014, 07:01 AM
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Best of good fortunes to you.
It sure sounds like you have been given a lot to handle all at once. I am impressed with your bravery and honesty. You sound like a ncie person who knows what they are facing and has openly tried to do the ultimate to end your pain but survived. I am glad you survived. |
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