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Apr 03, 2016, 06:31 PM
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I'm at a very low point right now. I've never been to ip or anything like it. Where do you go? The emergency room? And can you sign yourself in or do you need a doctor recommendation?
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I'm on a mix of meds. Who knows at this pont.. 
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Apr 03, 2016, 07:10 PM
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If you feel you are in danger of hurting yourself or others, then yes, IP is a must. And if you're desperate, the ER should be able to help.
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Apr 03, 2016, 07:11 PM
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The way you go IP is by going to the ER and telling them that you are having a mental health crisis. You do not need a doctor recommendation to be admitted to the ER. You'll most likely have to wait for a couple of hours (or longer) but a doctor will eventually see you and ask you some basic questions about the problems you're experiencing and depending on how many beds are available they will move you up to the actual psychiatric unit.
It's important to be cooperative once they've taken you back into the ER because they may kick you out if you cause issues for the staff (or... at least that's what happened to me once).
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--Keegan BP1 Substance Use Disorder -- Alcohol (In Recovery) 900mg Lithium 15mg Temazepam PRN "Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not After You"
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Apr 03, 2016, 08:01 PM
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Wishing you the Very Best. Please, keep us posted when possible.
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Apr 04, 2016, 12:45 AM
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I've found i could light myself on fire in the ER and they wouldn't admit me. No matter, hospitals are boring anyways.
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Apr 04, 2016, 03:47 AM
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Good luck in getting the help you deserve
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