[TieKneeAsian]

I just finished an outpatient assessment at Menninger in Houston, TX And given a list of residential facility choices. However, when I looked up reviews they all had many negative reviews. I'm nervous about choosing the right facility. I know I need to go because I'm spiraling bad. Does anyone have any advice or recommendations? I am bipolar I with borderline personality disorder and a few other issues. Any advice would greatly appreciated.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

I would think that the reviews may be done more by people who were unhappy than those who left happy, just as a human nature thing. I also would imagine that the nature of the place may cause more negative reviews than if the reviews came from a different population. Not everyone is glad to get help.

Are you able to visit the places and see what they are like? I know that for nursing homes they recommend visiting at least twice, once to get the official tour and information and a 2nd time at mealtime to see what the food looks like and how patients are being handled. Maybe there is a way you can see for yourself?

[Nammu]

If you can't visit how about calling them and asking questions about the things you want to know. Like what is their approach to BP and BPD, what a typical day is like and the staff ratio.

[TieKneeAsian]

I have called and talked to them and their approach has been as if they are trying real hard to sell me a timeshare in the hamptons or something. A lot of these places are far from where I live (Mississippi) so getting a tour would be hard even though I would to tour the facilities before handing over thousands of dollars.

[TieKneeAsian]

I'm getting really discouraged. Everywhere I have called do not provide all the services I need or are for more severe cases. It's almost as if I'm not "crazy" enough for these places but too "crazy" for less intensive treatment. I just want to give up. I haven't eaten or left my bed for the past two days.