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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 24, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 02:04 AM
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IP right now. Been in three weeks so far. Not well

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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 01:52 PM
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15 days, two times.

Do you get individual therapy while IP?

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Nope.
Do you find the groups during IP helpful?
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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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Default Nov 25, 2016 at 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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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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Default Nov 26, 2016 at 07:14 AM
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No I don't.

Are you a morning person or a night owl?

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Default Nov 26, 2016 at 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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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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