[Daonnachd]

I believe my neighbours were instrumental in getting us evicted. I know that sounds delusional so my question to you lot is this:

Since I'm meeting with a new psychiatrist tomorrow in preparation for my ECT on Friday, should I mention my suspicion or keep it to myself lest he label it paranoid delusion? ...And use it as one element among others to commit me to the hospital. As I stand, I realise I'm at the edge of a mixed episode, but I'm confident in Friday's ECT.

Cheers for the opinions. I hope I'm both clear and brief.

[sophiebunny]

It's always better to give your psychiatrist more information than less. He's in the best position to explore with you whether your belief is a delusion or an actually possible event. Having a delusion isn't necessarily a one way ticket to in-patient treatment. There are a wide range of treatments you and him can discuss. You can't have the discussion, however, if you don't tell him.

[Daonnachd]

Originally Posted by sophiebunny

It's always better to give your psychiatrist more information than less. He's in the best position to explore with you whether your belief is a delusion or an actually possible event. Having a delusion isn't necessarily a one way ticket to in-patient treatment. There are a wide range of treatments you and him can discuss. You can't have the discussion, however, if you don't tell him.

You make a great point, one that I agree with generally. I'm just hesitant since this is our first meeting and I'm afraid he'll overreact.

I guess I'm also nervous about giving my ECT doc the whole picture because she'll want to go back to weekly treatments. Not a good time for that.

[Wild Coyote]

Hey there!

It's great to see you!

Well, sometimes, neighbors are involved in their neighbors' business. Does your wife have the same suspicion?

Are you currently more concerned about being hospitalized? Willingly or against your will?

I don't think this idea about your neighbors needs to be expressed to your new pdoc, unless you are unsure if you are experiencing a delusion?

Do you feel you need help at this time?

I know you and your family are under a ton of stress. I hope you are okay! If you are unsure, or know you need help, please do speak up to your new pdoc.

Much love to you and to your family!

[Daonnachd]

Thanks, WC.

I haven't talked with my wife about this because she's so focused on finding a new job.

I guess I'm concerned about being hospitalised against my will. It would be a horrible time for that since we're now trying to find a new place to live.
I'm wavering on whether this is delusion, but I feel the ECT on Friday will be all the help I need. I hope so, anyway.
If you don't hear from me tomorrow night, you'll know the new guy locked me up.

[~Christina]

I think I’d certainly explain the unfair firing of your wife and now that you are facing eviction. That’s absolute fact and defiantly is something one of your providers need to be aware of.

As for your neighbors being part of the reason your facing eviction?? Maybe ? Maybe not ? Maybe mentally set that bit to the side until after your ECT and you and your wife have some time to talk and bring it up and get her opinion.

[BeyondtheRainbow]

What Christina said.

I also don't think they can put you in IP against your will if you only have a delusion that is not harmful to you or others. So you are fine even if the neighbor thing is a delusion unless you also plan to go attack the neighbor or you are so upset you are going to hurt yourself over the difficult thoughts. Getting in against your will isn't really easy if you are able to be articulate and state why you don't want to go in and how you can manage at home.

[Daonnachd]

Yeah, Christina, that's a good idea. It's just a bit difficult to set it aside while having thoughts of retaliation.

[Daonnachd]

Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow

I also don't think they can put you in IP against your will if you only have a delusion that is not harmful to you or others. So you are fine even if the neighbor thing is a delusion unless you also plan to go attack the neighbor or you are so upset you are going to hurt yourself over the difficult thoughts. Getting in against your will isn't really easy if you are able to be articulate and state why you don't want to go in and how you can manage at home.

That's a relief. Besides the ECT, I have confidence in my ability to present my case as to why I shouldn't go IP.

In fact, with this information I feel much more relaxed about tomorrow's appointment. Thank you, BtR.

[bizi]

I would not mention it......
it is always hard meeting someone new....they have so much power over us.
bizi

[Wild Coyote]

thoughts of retaliation?

So, maybe these thoughts are more alarming to you?
Do you feel you might act upon these thoughts?
If so, what would retaliation look like?

If you feel you cannot control impulses of retaliation, please do mention this to both your wife and to your new pdoc.

Much Love!

[bpcyclist]

If this is the only suspicious belief you are now experiencing, I would sit with it. See if anything else develops. In my experience, when I have been delusional and psychotic (many, many, many times), it has almost never been isolated to one, single belief. Usually, it is a whole series of things. People following me. Entering my apt. while I'm gone so they can go through my meds and see if I am taking them or not. IR cameras in the upstairs apt. spying on me. Agents placed in my apt. building posing as residents. On and on. These are all real, recent beliefs of mine that I still struggle with today.

Anyhoo, hopefully, this just remains the one thing. Sending you hopeful, calming vibes. Hang in there. You can get through this.

[Wild Coyote]

Please take precautions about any ideas of retaliation.
retaliation is very different from suspicion.

It might be very important to share these ideas.

You're a great guy with a lovely family. I'd hate for this to get out of hand and change your lives for the worse.

Please take great care!

[Daonnachd]

Update: I didn't get locked up. I think I presented myself as relatively stable overall.

WC, I will talk with my T about my ideas of retaliation.

The appointment was two hours away from my house. The doc works at the hospital where I have the ECT done, probably why he made himself available on such short notice. Anyway, I had taken my keys which did not have the remote fob. When I unlocked the door with my key it set off the alarm and I had no way to stop the alarm. My wife had to deliver the fob to me so I could disarm the security system. My apologies, Love.

[Aradiaflidias]

Originally Posted by Daonnachd

You make a great point, one that I agree with generally. I'm just hesitant since this is our first meeting and I'm afraid he'll overreact.

I guess I'm also nervous about giving my ECT doc the whole picture because she'll want to go back to weekly treatments. Not a good time for that.

Never admit nor deny anything.