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Sep 09, 2019, 02:02 PM
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I'm back from IP. Spent two weeks there and they put me on Haldol, Klonopin, Hydroxyzine, Cogentin, and Prazosin. I got a couple new diagnoses (on top of schizoaffective): Unspecified anxiety disorder and unspecified trauma related disorder.
I got the long acting shot of Haldol but I still have to take it orally for a few weeks. Of course there was a problem at the pharmacy and I can't get the Haldol til tomorrow and the Klonopin until I get prior authorization (which could take days but I already called the hospital hoping to speed up the process). I'm half expecting my psychosis to come back at least a little bit and of course my anxiety is going to be high. During IP I got very acquainted with the "quiet room" and spent lots of sleepless nights, but I am in a better spot now. I'm still struggling, but I have the ability to fight the urge to hurt/kill myself and others now. Thank you everyone who tolerated and supported me during this rough patch. |
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Sep 09, 2019, 02:03 PM
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yeah theres a place in MA that they put those who are a danger to themselves and others its called Arbour its got a real bad rap for malpractice hope ur IP was fruitful be good and nice to meet u.
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Sep 09, 2019, 02:12 PM
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 Those prior authorization deals are a pain in the butt! I've had to have them for a few past meds, myself. I can imagine it would be distressing to get even more diagnoses. I hope you won't let the number get to you. It's all a matter or finding the right treatments and getting good therapy. I've had past diagnoses that I managed to get past for the most part (i.e. a couple specific phobias, agoraphobia, persistent anxiety, alcohol abuse). They are all part of my history, but I try to put them "in history" the best that I can, though I know some still could lurk. So far, bipolar disorder is the disorder I still struggle with a bit, but even that's under better control. P.S. They called those rooms "isolation rooms" where I was IP. I was dragged into them a number of times. I much prefer your hospital's term "quiet room". |
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Sep 09, 2019, 02:40 PM
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Spikes! I'm so happy to hear from you. You sound like you're feeling much better. I'm sorry you had to spend time in the quiet room. I do hope you were able to find some value in your stay this time around. Thanks so much for checking in. I'm very glad to hear you're safe.
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| Anonymous46341, Wild Coyote
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Sep 09, 2019, 02:42 PM
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Glad you're back and doing better.
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| Anonymous46341, Wild Coyote
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Sep 09, 2019, 02:47 PM
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Glad to have you back!
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schizoaffective bipolar type PTSD generalized anxiety d/o haldol, prazosin, risperdal and prn klonopin and helpful cogentin |
| Anonymous46341, Wild Coyote
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Sep 09, 2019, 03:07 PM
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Welcome back! Sounds like things are looking up. Good ol' Haldol.
 And the quiet room. You can check that off your list of badges!
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Qui Cantat Bis Orat ingrezza 80 mg Propranolol 40 mg Benztropine 1 mg Vraylar 4.5 mg Risperdal .5 mg  Gabapentin 300 mg Klonopin 1 mg 2x daily |
| Anonymous46341, Wild Coyote
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Sep 09, 2019, 04:18 PM
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Welcome back, hope the med situation gets resolved pronto.
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Nammu …Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. …... Desiderata Max Ehrmann |
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Sep 09, 2019, 04:21 PM
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HI Spikes,
welcome home! I am glad the IP helped you. I hope the "quiet room" helped at the time. Let's hope the new meds are the meds which will help you most!  
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May we each fully claim the courage to live from our hearts, to allow Love, Faith and Hope to enLighten our paths. 
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Sep 09, 2019, 04:53 PM
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 That is a great way to look at it, Moose! I had to laugh. You know, you either laugh or you cry. Well, I guess soon after it's always still raw or even potentially traumatic, but time heals that stuff. Or if time doesn't, we gotta try to do it.
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Sep 09, 2019, 07:25 PM
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Welcome back!
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Bipolar 1, PTSD, GAD, OCD. Clozapine 250 mg, Emsam 12 mg/day patch, topamax 25 mg, ,Gabapentin 1600 mg & 100-2 PRN,. 2.5 mg clonazepam., 75 mg Seroquel and 12.5 mg PRNx2 daily |
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Sep 09, 2019, 07:33 PM
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Welcome back! I am so glad you are feeling better!
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Sep 10, 2019, 06:38 AM
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Welcome back, Spikes!
Glad things are starting to look up for you, even if you're not 100% better. I don't blame you for disliking Zyprexa, etc.. The good news is that I've heard great things about Haldol from other members on this forum. I hope it continues to work out for you and that you feel better ASAP.
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Sep 10, 2019, 07:03 AM
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Glad your back
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