[cashart10]

My husband takes my keys away and he and my mom drive me everywhere until I come down. How about you?

[HALLIEBETH87]

Yep. And it’s not very safe

It's very dangerous. I won't even tell any stories. Even driving while hypomanic is far from ideal.

[Fuzzybear]

No I do not. Papa bear took my keys.

[bpcyclist]

I had an accident while manic and psychotic in 2007 and someone was injured. I had no prior record, not even a speeding ticket. The DA charged me with Assault II, which carries a mandatory minimum 7 year sentence in the penitentiary. It destroyed my life and everything in it forever.

So, yeah, give him your keys and be very, very grrateful. Wish someone would have taken my keys that day...

[Jennyanydots]

A couple manic/psychosis episodes ago I got in my car and drove across California until I ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere in a small farming town in the middle of the night. I got out of my car and started walking along the road (was having really vivid hallucinations) and a CHP drove by and she took me to the psychward where my sister picked me up the next day (also having to drive across California) and had my car towed to a friends house in a nearby city. Man oh man. (And I was reckless driving - speeding, honking at cars, it was bad).

[~Christina]

Ummm . I live in BFE and I drive like a little ole lady generally, I just like looking around and see how may more cows someone has etc .... When I have been Hypo or going into Mania, I drive faster, There is one light flashing between me and my Pdoc and T's office. Often times I get there only seeing maybe 10 cars. But once I know I am well into Mania, I do not drive, unless I have no choice.

[Nammu]

I have yes. I have been the "adult" in my household so there was no one who could take my keys. Thank hubby and mum for careing

[*Beth*]

Yes, more times than I could possibly count.

Even when manic I'm at least pretty careful when I drive, though- although I was not as much when I was younger. The 2 problems I have with driving while manic are road rage (have had repeated bad ones with that...following someone to their house, for example, raging) and 2, taking off to who knows where.

It's probably good fate that I've always driven really old cars that simply won't take abuse; a clutch would go out...an engine would blow...and that I almost never have enough money to fill my tank with gas.

My husband would never take my keys; he'd tell me to ask God for help. To be fair, it would be dangerous to try to take my keys when I'm manic and no doubt he's aware of that.

[swimmingly]

I feel a lot of shame answering this yes, but I have unfortunately done this out of necessity. When I was truly alone, I had no other way to get to work, to get food, to get to appointments. I don't feel as if it was safe. Something watched over me.

[bradt93]

Originally Posted by Jennyanydots

A couple manic/psychosis episodes ago I got in my car and drove across California until I ran out of gas in the middle of nowhere in a small farming town in the middle of the night. I got out of my car and started walking along the road (was having really vivid hallucinations) and a CHP drove by and she took me to the psychward where my sister picked me up the next day (also having to drive across California) and had my car towed to a friends house in a nearby city. Man oh man. (And I was reckless driving - speeding, honking at cars, it was bad).

I guess you can say that CHP was your guardian angel that night huh?

I don't drive at all.

so nope..

[Aviza]

I drive usually cross country, run out of gas, get in a car accident, family picks me up in another town or state and takes me home, no car until I'm recovered.

[cashart10]

Thanks for your responses. I told my t yesterday that I planned to go to Florida. I told her I really wanted to go to California but that I saw pics of my family and me in Florida and absolutely longed to go there for the absolute majesty of the beach and it only takes 1/2 a day to get there and saw no reason I couldn’t go. She texted my huband then and there to make sure he had ALL of my car keys and called my pdoc because she was concerned. But, I don’t see the problem in driving somewhere I am longing to go, even to visit a few days. She asked where I’d sleep and I told her on the beach. She said again she didn’t want to see me in the hospital and to let my pdoc try to handle things a couple of days before I make any decisions.

[bpcyclist]

Originally Posted by cashart10

Thanks for your responses. I told my t today that I planned to go to Florida. I told her I really wanted to go to California but that I saw pics of my family and me in Florida and absolutely longed to go there for the absolute majesty of the beach and it only takes 1/2 a day to get there and saw no reason I couldn’t go. She texted my huband then and there to make sure he had ALL of my car keys and called my pdoc because she was concerned. But, I don’t see the problem in driving somewhere I am longing to go, even to visit a few days. She asked where I’d sleep and I told her on the beach. She said again she didn’t want to see me in the hospital and to let my pdoc try to handle things a couple of days before I make any decisions.

Cashart, you are lacking insight right now. None of what you propose is even remotely a reasonable choice for your short- or long-term health, given the current condition of your brain. I am just wondering whether a day or two in the hopsital might not be a good idea for you right now.

The beaches in FL and NJ and OR and Hawaii will all be there when you are more stable. Please take care of yourself and wait to travel. It could be disaster for you.

Praying for you!!!!

[cashart10]

Originally Posted by bpcyclist

Cashart, you are lacking insight right now. None of what you propose is even remotely a reasonable choice for your short- or long-term health, given the current condition of your brain. I am just wondering whether a day or two in the hopsital might not be a good idea for you right now.

The beaches in FL and NJ and OR and Hawaii will all be there when you are more stable. Please take care of yourself and wait to travel. It could be disaster for you.

Praying for you!!!!

I am trying to avoid the hospital...not just for ordinary reasons but also, now that my kids have gotten older, it would devastate them. My husband said the same as you. He said he will take me somewhere for our 15th anniversary in oct but we aren’t going anywhere under this mindset. Then he threatened to take my debit card if I don’t run every purchase past him. Now there’s a way to really win someone over.

My t obviously had her concerns too but I just don’t get it. I need to be there. And if I need to be there, why would I just not go there?

[bpcyclist]

Cashart, please, your brain is playing tricks on you--take it from someone who is an expert on the topic. I have done a huge number of dangerous, reckelss,extremely damaging things over the years when I was manic, just like you are now. I tried to merge several companies, one I helped to run. Disaster. I drove my car recklessly and struck another vehicle, injuring someone. That one got me 5 years in the state hospital. Destroyed my life and my career and everything. I had never even had a speeding ticket before. I don't want that to happen to you.

So, please, hand over that debit card, before you blow 2 grand on whatever. Stay in the house, if you won't go to the ER. You are safest in your own home with your husband keeping a close eye on you.

As for your kids, you see how long I was in the hospital. My precious daughter loves me more than ever... You are probably underestimating them.

Hugs, love, prayers for you!!!

[Standup2me]

Yes, I do. I know that I should not but at the time of doing it I always feel indestructible.
Strange story, one time while manic I was driving 160 kph down the highway and a little old lady passed me

Yes. I had a plan where when my mood goes wonky someone would take my keys but we never implemented that plan. I hope we do next time because I am scared of the things I've done behind the wheel while manic or mixed.

Cashart, I think giving up your keys and debit card is a really good idea. Keep in mind it's only temporary, until you're better.