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Sep 15, 2016, 07:39 PM
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My pdoc app has been pushed back so I haven't gone yet.
If I tell my doctor the symptoms of my episode I had (head racing, paranoia, seeing and hearing things, blowing money) and now in a very depressive state, would I be sent to IP? I'm not very suicidal, just a tad.
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I'm on a mix of meds. Who knows at this pont.. 
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Sep 15, 2016, 07:54 PM
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Unless you're actively suicidal with a plan they usually don't send you up. Unless your symptoms are impeding your ability to function.
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Sep 15, 2016, 08:08 PM
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I have concerns about the same thing. My first app with the assigned T is Monday. I really have no clue what the criteria is for T's to try to get somebody to go IP. The obvious suicide risk, but what other things get them pushing it?
Last edited by mindwrench; Sep 15, 2016 at 09:44 PM. Reason: rephrase |
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Sep 15, 2016, 08:09 PM
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I guess the real question is: what would going to the hospital mean to you?
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Sep 15, 2016, 09:12 PM
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Probably not, unless you report being actively suicidal. They might offer it as a voluntary option though. Do you think you need hospital?
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Sep 15, 2016, 09:21 PM
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No not likely unless like others said that you'd have to be actively suicidal. And if you are at any time in the future, maybe IP isn't a bad thing. I went to IP last month and now I'm on a cocktail that stabilized me and I recently got sober. Going to IP probably saved my *** because I did try to OD and I was a mess. IP isn't something you should be scared of. I think people with BP can benefit from a couple day stay and a med adjustment every few years or as needed
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Sep 16, 2016, 06:50 AM
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I dont think you will be sent to IP.
I do think its great that you be honest with them, so they can recommend ways for you to get better while not IP. But, i agree with RX, its not always horrible, and a short IP stay may help a lot if you need it. Good luck! |
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Sep 16, 2016, 02:41 PM
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Not unless you're actively suicidal. Hugs
  
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Sep 19, 2016, 02:48 PM
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Well I know the answer in my case. My appointment was this morning. I hadn't decided if I would spill the beans or not, but I started having a panic attack in the waiting area, and when he took me back I went full jabbermouth and started bouncing off the ceiling. He didn't seem excited, just glad I came for help. Scheduled my appointments closer together.
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Sep 19, 2016, 02:56 PM
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pretty sure you've gotta literally be ready to kill yourself or someone else to be just slappin in IP against your will.
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Sep 19, 2016, 04:08 PM
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Pretty much. And that doesn't always guarantee it.
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Meds: Latuda, Lamictal XR, Vyvanse, Seroquel, Klonopin Supplements: Monster Energy replacement.  Also DLPA, tyrosine, glutamine, and tryptophan
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