[Miracle1986]

Saw a new shrink yesterday. He tried to get me to go inpatient! I didn't think I was that bad off! I mean yes, I'm depressed, anxious, and hearing voices, but I thought they only committed you if you were actively suicidal. Guess not....
The shrinks office is located inside a hospital so even when we got there I had the sinking "They're gonna commit you" feeling. My girlfriend assured me I wouldn't get admitted. She then went back to talk to the shrink with me and its a good thing cuz when the shrink said "I strongly suggest you go inpatient because you are on so many different medications and are still having so many symptooms. and we can monitor you better inpatient then we can just doing it outpatient" That threw me for a complete loop! Whao!! Sent me into full panic. It was BAD!
But the shrink told me it was my decision and I decided against going inpatient and he said "ok but can I trust you to call me and come inpatient if your symptoms get worse?" I said yes. I see him again in two weeks.

Maybe going inpatient would be a good idea? If your symptoms are really bad and you're having a hard time controlling them, it might help to go inpatient.

But if you don't feel like it's for you, then that's totally understandable too.

[Lonely46]

I just got out of inpatient a week ago. I have BPD, Bipolar, and PTSD. At 46 yrs old I have spent many months in inpatient programs. A few times were after suicide attempts, most were self admissions. I found the time away from reality being around people going through similar things to be helpful. My regular Shrink is so concerned about me she wants me in state hospital. the county i live in is helping me out now as I have no housing. My family has all given up on me and despite the fact they all have extra bedrooms they would rather me be homeless, even though I can pay my portion of rent. My credit is shot cause of waiting for disability caused me to miss many bill payments, so renting alone is impossible. Plus, I need someone around to keep me going. The thing that bothers me is I am a peaceful quiet guy who mostly spends time isolated, so I don't cause problems with others, yet my family is mostly self serving and don't want to feel obligated to help others whatsoever. For this reason I am trying to leave the state, and my family, behind. Any suggestions on where to live???