[RomanJames2014]

Hi guys.

Lately I have been thinking about in patient treatment.
However, I work in retail and getting a weekend off much less a couple weeks is unheard of.
I also have been missing school which is odd for me and that is affecting my school life.

I always hear about people checking in to an in patient like its the Waldorf but I don't know how to let it not affect the rest of my life.

Anyone have any similar stories or experiences?

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[wiretwister]

afraid I had no choice on my ip, ... but I was very lucky as my insurance paid for it all including the month of all day sessions, .... my work welcomed me back like I had never been gone, ... but I had over twenty years of time there, ... I would ask what you are wanting from ip, ... if it is important enough then you do what you need to and hope the rest works out, ... if you just need a break or help try a T first, ... or maybe find a group to join, like a support group that might meet at night, ... lots of options if work is a real issue, .. hope you find what you need ...

[~Christina]

Going IP is rarely a trip to the Waldorf.. I have personally never had a "trip" like that so that doesn't make sense to me.

Anytime I have needed IP is when I am not safe at all it really is a life or death situation... Needing to go IP always causes upset in work and family life, friendships and just routines most people have.

If you need IP is probably because your life isn't flowing right along, because if it were flowing along you wouldn't need to be tinking about IP.

If your safe but just struggling to get from one day to the next then there are IOP and PHP programs that can be very helpful. I have never done one as the closest facility that offers it is over 100 miles away.

Are you see a Therapist on a regular basis ? If so maybe you need more often sessions. Maybe find some group sessions you can join in.

I had a very rough spot not long ago and I saw my T 3 times a week for a couple weeks it was a last ditch attempt to save me an IP stay, it worked.

As for work and school days missed you would have a Doctors excuse that should be helpful.

[wildflowerchild25]

I agree with Christina, most of the times I've gone it's because my behavior is so out of control I am an immediate danger to myself. its a last resort because it always messes up work and my son and things like that. I've been ip an absurd amount of times and I never understood why I end up ip and other people don't....but anyway. It's not a hotel trip.

If you go ip it is considered a medical emergency and your work has to respect That. Asking them for time off will probably not work but if you end up in the hospital they can't fire you for it (legally). Like Christina said, if you're having a hard time but think you can be safe, look in to iop or php. May require less time off.

[raspberrytorte]

I've only been IP when I've been a danger to myself, and the three times I have been I was forced to go.

It obviously messes up everyones schedule - work, family, etc. This last time (january) I was IP four days, or five?, and missed two weeks of work total because even when I got out, though no longer crazed, I wasn't ready to face the world. I had to take vacation days to make up for it. When I did go back my work was so happy. Made me feel good. Apparently they need me. They really made me feel appreciated!

Anyway, I guess my point is that if you need IP, you need IP, and your life will work itself out while you're gone and when you get out everything goes back to normal. At least it did for me.

Hope you feel better soon!

[BeyondtheRainbow]

There is always FMLA leave as long as you've been at your work long enough (I think a year) and have enough hours. If you meet those requirements you get 12 weeks per year for a medical issue your dr. certifies you have and that you require time off for. Unless you have short term disablity insurance you won't be paid for that time but you can get the time off to go IP if you feel you need it.

I was in a similar position. I had to go impatient right at the start of a new job. I was in the hospital for 10 days, and then a month later another week. I told my work I was hospitalized for medical reasons and got a note that didn't say anything about bipolar. They let me keep my job and were very understanding (probably because they thought it was a physical ailment). I did wind up quitting the full time job because I went through a bad depression afterward, and said that it was because of the illness. They allowed me to come back part time (which was perfect and I highly recommend) and I'm still working there today.

[WibblyWobbly]

Inpatient shouldn't affect your whole life. I've been 5 times, getting ready to go for my 6th. A typical day revolves around group therapy, meals and taking meds. You will meet people there who you will be able to relate to. I even have a couple of people I keep in touch with. The good thing about your situation is you can prepare yourself and pack what you need. When you get hauled in by the cops you don't have that luxury!

[RomanJames2014]

Sorry guys, I meant that I understood IP isn't at all like the Waldorf, people always use it as a vacation.
My issues right now are figuring out how to balance my life and I feel that the outside resources are obstructing that right now. I seem to just go and party when I should be concentrating on school and work.
Also I have been feeling depressed on and off and havnt been making it to school and work. I'm not a threat right now, however t seems everything else is.

Thank. You for all of your help though. I'm meeting my PDoc next week so I'll try to see what he suggests.

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[HALLIEBETH87]

I had to go ip twice in one month and lost my job when I got back. But I needed desperate help. It was literally life and death as I od'd twice.

It's never convenient to go ip, you pretty much have to weigh pros and cons.

I hope the decision comes easy for you,