So I'm not doing good some of you have heard has anyone's spouse threaten to call the hospital or cops? Has anyone been to a hospital before does it help ? I don't want to be crazy guys I don't want bipolar 😩 i don't want to be admitted to one but I don't want to lose my son I want to get things fixed does he hospital help? I'm scared yall!

[dshantel]

You know sometimes you just need to get away to get better and the hospital can be like that. You can go and get things sorted out. You getting better is important for your son. I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time. I hope you feel better soon.

[Crazy Hitch]

(((Sky101)))



I am sorry you are going through this difficult time.

My personal experience is, yes, hospital is a good place to be for support when you need it.

The pdoc at the hospital will be the one at the end of the day who decides whether or not admission is appropriate; or a transfer can be done through your own pdoc, if deemed appropriate by your pdoc.

Originally Posted by dshantel

You know sometimes you just need to get away to get better and the hospital can be like that. You can go and get things sorted out. You getting better is important for your son. I'm sorry that you're having a difficult time. I hope you feel better soon.

Who will watch my son if I am admitted ?

[Crazy Hitch]

Originally Posted by Sky101

Who will watch my son if I am admitted ?

Do you have any family .......

Or a day care that he might get into (okay that one is a long shot if he's not in one)

[dshantel]

I understand completely worrying about childcare. Do you have anymore in your family that supports you getting better that may help? I know your in a tough spot with your husband, but would he not keep him? Don't mean to be too personal. I live in a place where I have no family and I only have 2 friends. My husband family is 3 hrs away so I can understand how your feeling with finding him care.

[jackicee]

I felt the exact same way before going to a hospital when I was younger. In the end, I feel that the hospital visit did help me because it gave me a change to understand better what even I was thinking and feeling. With all the noise going on in life, I think that sometimes we lose sight of taking care of ourselves.

I don't think that anyone should feel the way that you do in this situation, but at the same time, those feelings could be a warning that you need to catch it now before it blows out of proportion (I only say this from my own experiences before being diagnosed). I have learned in my short amount of time that I certainly would be better off if I wasn't dealing with this disorder, but without changing that fact I feel that I can actively manage, even if I have to ask for help from time to time. And from what I'm learning in this support group, many people are willing to be supportive as long as your open to accepting that. Always weigh the good against the bad, and if you need help, just ask away!

[Nammu]

My daughter went to a temporary foster placement, it was hard on me cause I only had two phone calls a day to know how she was doing, but she loved it. It gave me the motivation to follow the treatment plan and get better so I could take care of her.

If you have a Pdoc its best to arrange the hospial though them. If not the second best is an ER for psych hospital, if not that the a reg ER.

Originally Posted by dshantel

I understand completely worrying about childcare. Do you have anymore in your family that supports you getting better that may help? I know your in a tough spot with your husband, but would he not keep him? Don't mean to be too personal. I live in a place where I have no family and I only have 2 friends. My husband family is 3 hrs away so I can understand how your feeling with finding him care.

My husband works all day doesn't get home till nine o clock my whole family works so no nobody can watch him unless I put him in daycare which my husband won't let me he said I have to be a stay at home mom

[dshantel]

Originally Posted by Sky101

My husband works all day doesn't get home till nine o clock my whole family works so no nobody can watch him unless I put him in daycare which my husband won't let me he said I have to be a stay at home mom

I'm so sorry, seems unhealthy the position you're in with your husband. I hope you choose to be a sahm and not that he's actually not allowing you to do anything else. This could be contributing to what's going on with you. I'm currently a sahm and it's been very hard on me, making the depression and irritability worse but I'm starting cosmetology school next month. I wish I were better able to help you.

[pipp]

i guess...what i have to say is this, as regards not getting help because of lack of child care...

who is gonna look after him if you go far enough off the rails that being in the hospital is no longer a choice and they put you there whether you want to be or not?

better you find a way on your own terms, then be dragged there on someone else's...or as my g'ma would say sometimes, 'when something has to be done, you can either walk over and do it, or have God drag you over there and force you to'

one way or another, things will have to change...just will...make the change as easy as you can on yourself, not as hard as you can...

good luck

[TimTheEnchanter]

If it was up to me losing my daughter (family) or being admitted for a few days I'd choose the hospital...maybe you are not on the right meds...It is no big deal...if you are bipolar I, you need to find some good meds and stay with them. It is hard to medicate a bipolar I (it could take some time to find the right combo). I wish you all the best and may you make you choice with divine wisdom.

So I just go up there ? And tell them I'm bipolar and need help and medication ? And leave my baby with someone I know ?

[quasicrystalline]

Originally Posted by Sky101

So I just go up there ? And tell them I'm bipolar and need help and medication ? And leave my baby with someone I know ?

You can go to the ER, tell them you're bipolar, and make sure you emphasize that you feel you're a danger to yourself right now.

Possible trigger:

If you're suicidal, mention the severity of it.

I know this is stuff you probably don't want to say. It hated admitting that I was a danger to myself, but in most hospitals, you will need to in order to get hospitalized. The general criteria is that you be a danger to yourself or someone else, and from the sounds of it, it seems like you'd rather say the first. I'm sorry that this is the way our system has to work.

From your posts, I truly think hospitalization would be a good thing for you. Getting stabilized will be good for you and your son. Once at the hospital, you can mention the issues you're having with your spouse. Many hospitals will offer relationship counseling and will help you there. They might also be able to help you with childcare.

Let us know how you're doing later.

[quasicrystalline]

I just want to add that you're a strong person to admit you need help right now. Best wishes to you.

[BipolaRNurse]

The hospital helped me a great deal when I was in last fall. For one thing, it kept me safe, and for another I was away from my life on the outside for awhile, which I desperately needed. It sounds like you need that as well. Good luck to you whatever you decide to do. (((HUGS)))