While waiting to get to see the mood clinic pdoc I am being seen by the Acute Care team who prescribed Zyprexa. They saw me yesterday an d upped my dose of Zyprexa but I am still extremely irritable, just typing this is hard because I keep wanting to smash my iPad on the ground, also v. Little sleep etc etc.
They also said if I am still feeling this way on Thursday when they see me I might have to go to the acute mental health unit. Which I hate as I used to be a nurse and have worked in mental health wards and treatment of patients there is bordering on abuse in subtle way.
I have tried my calming techniques but I feel like my body is full of electricity, I am anxious and restless etc
Losing patience now.
I just some words of advice would be appreciated.

[bumble2u]

Actually can relate to the whole smashing thing. Also extremely irritable and constantly blowing up. I realize acute ward if a piece of shite but do need a break? So times sensory deprivation is a blessing I know that right now I need to be in nothing. But it's not going to happen and people are going to keep poking me? The only way I know to stop the constant irritation is to knock myself out with something although I realise you should only use doc approved methods. Just wishing you the best and peace and calm, which is sooo hard. I wish I could help more but want you to know you are not alone.

[Justugh]

ok

u know so then play the system
if u see yourself going there Thursday anyways commit yourself Wednesday ..........u committed yourself u can get yourself out ......if they fill the paper work out they are doing it so u are stuck in there until they say u are ok

as tricks for calming ..........sounds childish but it works play a video game let the anger out someplace where it does not matter and u can blow up virtual things kill ppl ..........this is the whole base of the online multi player games ........one huge outlet for adults

[Victoria'smom]

Take a hot steamy shower. The hot water will loosen your muscles and your breathing slows because of the steam.

Originally Posted by Miguel'smom

Take a hot steamy shower. The hot water will loosen your muscles and your breathing slows because of the steam.

The showere sounds good but it 34 degrees Celsius or 93 degrees fareheit here.

[~Christina]

Zyprexa is a heavy hitter , but you know this.. You could always take a dose of Haldol or Thorazine.. I mean what med can they give you IP that you cant try at home and maybe avoid an IP stay?

I know how your feeling , been there done that it sucks big time. I went with the Thorazine for 2 days and was able to just up my normal Therapy sessions for a couple weeks. IP stay avoided.

Stay safe no matter what you decide

[Crazy Hitch]

Wishing you a speedy recovery bipolarartist

((((Hugs))))

[prepsychmel]

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Take it easy.

[BipolaRNurse]

I know how it is to need IP and not want to go there. The whole idea used to scare the hell out of me and I probably should have gone inpatient on more than one occasion, but I refused. Then in late October I got so sick that I couldn't stand myself anymore---I was depressed, irritable, agitated, and suicidal. I'd sworn I'd never sign myself into a mental health facility, but I was so relieved when I did it because I knew I'd be safe.

I was lucky, my IP experience was good, but I know that not all psych wards are like mine was. I don't know if you've ever been in one as a patient, but if you haven't, try not to pre-judge it and assume that it will be bad. Would the facility be one that you've worked in before? Maybe you could go to a different hospital if you don't like that one. I don't know what the answer is, but I will say this: by the time you're even questioning whether you should go in, it's time to go.

Wishing you the best. Get well soon!

[Blitter2014]

Do whatever you need to do to stay safe. IP may be "bad", but at least you will be safe and you will survive it.

Hugs

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

I know how it is to need IP and not want to go there. The whole idea used to scare the hell out of me and I probably should have gone inpatient on more than one occasion, but I refused. Then in late October I got so sick that I couldn't stand myself anymore---I was depressed, irritable, agitated, and suicidal. I'd sworn I'd never sign myself into a mental health facility, but I was so relieved when I did it because I knew I'd be safe.

I was lucky, my IP experience was good, but I know that not all psych wards are like mine was. I don't know if you've ever been in one as a patient, but if you haven't, try not to pre-judge it and assume that it will be bad. Would the facility be one that you've worked in before? Maybe you could go to a different hospital if you don't like that one. I don't know what the answer is, but I will say this: by the time you're even questioning whether you should go in, it's time to go.

Wishing you the best. Get well soon!

I was IP 2 years back and got just about nothing for help they just stuck me in roon adn did there suicide watch and that was about it. It chabged when I said I wasa. nurse and they had my medication wrong but no-one belived me until another nurse came in, who was one of my patients at the medical centre I worked at. THings really changed big time for but there was still neglect of the other patients.
I looked up the history of the ward and if really want to read it you can PM and i'll send a link. It involves pdocs who falsified their credentials, bullying of staff and patients etc.

[Secretum]

Do what you need to do to keep yourself safe.

[BipolaRNurse]

Wow, Bipolarartist, what a nightmare that must have been! I don't blame you for not wanting to go there. Is there another hospital you could go to? I'm still worried about you.

[~Christina]

How are you feeling today ?

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

Wow, Bipolarartist, what a nightmare that must have been! I don't blame you for not wanting to go there. Is there another hospital you could go to? I'm still worried about you.

I think I'm a little better but I thought that yesterday and I was haing that feeling of electricity through my body.At least last I 4 hours sleep which is better than none.

Originally Posted by ~Christina

How are you feeling today ?

I think I'm a little better but I thought that yesterday and I was haing that feeling of electricity through my body.At least last I 4 hours sleep which is better than none. (sorry I had to cut and paste but even that is making my irritability worse.

[Blitter2014]

Well done BPartist . And to get some sleep is fantastic. As hard as it is, keep up the calming techniques and be ok with yourself when you can't hold it in. Your in our thoughts....

Originally Posted by Justugh

ok

u know so then play the system
if u see yourself going there Thursday anyways commit yourself Wednesday ..........u committed yourself u can get yourself out ......if they fill the paper work out they are doing it so u are stuck in there until they say u are ok

as tricks for calming ..........sounds childish but it works play a video game let the anger out someplace where it does not matter and u can blow up virtual things kill ppl ..........this is the whole base of the online multi player games ........one huge outlet for adults

Sorry but a violent childhood is responsible for where I am today. I shun violent video games and horror movies.

Ok everythings died in the *** My irritability is marginall better, its the restlessness and laughing non-stop. I know this upsets my D maybe thats why D went to a friends place last night. Its hard to form a sentence, as soon as I handle on one its gone.

[Justugh]

Originally Posted by Bipolarartist

Sorry but a violent childhood is responsible for where I am today. I shun violent video games and horror movies.

ok then go for puzzle games

Simcity......build and run your own cities
Civilization ........start a race and figure out how to make the world u want (units fight but cartoon and u do not have too several ways to win)
Spore.........u make some life form and then explore (cartoon attack exploring ships )

those are complex fun games that well work for years of distractions the new civilization 5 u land on other planets and try to make life there

and sorry did not know did not mean to bring up anything bad

[~Christina]

Originally Posted by Bipolarartist

Ok everythings died in the *** My irritability is marginall better, its the restlessness and laughing non-stop. I know this upsets my D maybe thats why D went to a friends place last night. Its hard to form a sentence, as soon as I handle on one its gone.

I'm glad you got sleep, any amount of sleep is going to help even if its just slightly. I know IP isn't on the top of your "happy, to do list" But maybe its time, time to toss your hands up and just let someone else take care of you right now, A place you can just be, and have the support of people 24/7 to help you regain your bearings and find solid ground to stand on.

Take care of you