[ArmyWife09]

I've been depressed for awhile now. I also have BPD. I ODed on my meds Wednesday and ended up in the ICU. I then ODed on NyQuil Sunday and spent like 12 hours in the ER.

I haven't had meds since Wednesday but have a doctors appointment Thursday. Just have to keep "sane" till then.

Anyone have advice on how to keep "sane".

Blessings,

ArmyWife09

[DayAtATime1]

Hi ArmyWife09, I OD'd, or attempted to, and woke up in ER. Stayed in hospital psych ward about 10 days. Then did a month or two out patient program. So I know how you must feel. I am really surprised your stays at hospital were so short! Did they release you, or did you check out early?

It's such a fine line between sanity and insanity. My best advice is to get some professional help - see a pdoc and a therapist. Things can and WILL get better!

[little turtle]

is there anybody you can talk with now...

[ArmyWife09]

Originally Posted by DayAtATime1

Hi ArmyWife09, I OD'd, or attempted to, and woke up in ER. Stayed in hospital psych ward about 10 days. Then did a month or two out patient program. So I know how you must feel. I am really surprised your stays at hospital were so short! Did they release you, or did you check out early?

It's such a fine line between sanity and insanity. My best advice is to get some professional help - see a pdoc and a therapist. Things can and WILL get better!

I was in the ER for 12 hours. They didn't have room on the psych ward. They were going to transfer me but they didn't. Not sure why.

[ArmyWife09]

Originally Posted by little turtle

is there anybody you can talk with now...

No but thats okay.

[MtnTime2896]

Distract yourself like crazy. Clean manically, workout like a freight train, read like a college student and watch movies like a teenager. Call the suicide prevention line or talk on a chat if it gets bad again. Do it everyday if you have to, several times a day. You'll get there, I believe in you.

[seesaw]

Google NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and see if you can find a live support group in your area. These have helped me SO much. If you can't see a T right away, one of these meetings, group sharing style with others with mental illnesses, really helps.

Seesaw