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Old Nov 24, 2016, 11:00 AM
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The previous thread went over 1000 posts and closed so I'm picking it up right where it ended.

(how is the food at your hospital?) It used to be bad but the last 2 times I've been in it was actually really good. They finally stopped rotating a 3 day menu with 2 choices each day and started giving a lot of the same choices daily. I was very glad.

Have you spent a holiday IP?
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 02:26 PM
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I spent Thanksgiving two years ago at a partial/house place. Hated it.

Do you have a favorite psych med and are you still on it?
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 02:41 PM
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Adderall. Not on it anymore. Gives me strength and the worst reaction after 3 hrs.

You feel you need more meds or less.
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 02:44 PM
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Less. I don't think I need meds right now. I'm actively delusional so I'm still taking them mostly but it's a struggle to swallow them every time.

What is the worst med (bipolar or otherwise) you've ever experienced?
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 02:47 PM
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I had to take pills for malaria years ago when I traveled to South Africa to reduce the risk.

How well do you cope being around family during the holidays?
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Old Nov 24, 2016, 09:12 PM
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I cope fine but this year i stayed alone and coped even better.

What is your bed time?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 01:36 AM
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It used to be 9pm, but lately it has been somewhere between 12 and 2am.

When was your last hospitalization? Either inpatient or outpatient?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 02:04 AM
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IP right now. Been in three weeks so far. Not well
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 02:05 AM
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Oh the question is what is the longest you have been IP, if at all.
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 01:52 PM
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15 days, two times.

Do you get individual therapy while IP?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 06:51 PM
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Nope.
Do you find the groups during IP helpful?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 06:58 PM
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Some of them. Most of them usually I guess.

Do you enjoy art therapy?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 07:17 PM
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No, I refused art therapy because I'm the least artistic/craftsy person I know.

What was your first hospitalization like?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 07:29 PM
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My current hospitalisation is going well as can be. Nurses and doctors are awesome. Hate being trapped in here though but have escorted leave so off to the beach soon. On the past I have had bad hospitalisation where the staff were inattentive and unhelpful. Basics useless. This time they work well will my doc to help me get the best care. I am lucky.

Have you ever swum in the ocean?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 07:44 PM
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Just took a dip in the Caribbean a week ago.

Where have you traveled?
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Old Nov 25, 2016, 09:57 PM
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Just took a dip in the Caribbean a week ago.

Where have you traveled?
Awesome! Did you go snorkelling?

Travelled to Indonesia, USA, Canada, England,Scotland, France, Switzerland, Thailand, New Zealand and a little bit of Australia. Love traveling, would go more if I gad$$ and was well.

Are you happy being a citizen of the country you are in or want to be citizen of?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 05:29 AM
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I guess.

I have a thing that 1 day I want to move somewhere in the USA (not sure, just a thing), but england's okay for now.

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Old Nov 26, 2016, 07:14 AM
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No I don't.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 11:16 AM
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Morning person without bipolar; not really either with my current meds. Forced into nightowlism when unwell.

How long does it take you to fall asleep?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 05:08 PM
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usually give it about an hour.

if I can't sleep I just get on with things.

are you currently at a stable place in your life?
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Old Nov 26, 2016, 10:13 PM
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I am finally stable, after a year of yo-yo-ing.

Do you hide your inner compassion?
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Old Nov 27, 2016, 03:16 PM
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I wouldn't say I do.

have you ever lied to a therapist
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Old Nov 27, 2016, 09:17 PM
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Yes, about the amount I was drinking. Only once though. have a very trusting relationship with my T but didn't want to deal with what I knew he would say as I didn't want to slow down my drinking - hypomania.

What is the worse reaction you have had from a T, about anything?
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Old Nov 27, 2016, 09:27 PM
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A brand new t looked at me and said "well? What do you want ME to do about it?"
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What are you hoping to get this holiday season?
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Old Nov 27, 2016, 09:44 PM
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Ninja cooking system.

What's your favorite exercise?
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