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Posted 6/12/2013 11:05 PM (GMT 0)
I had my first talking sesion with someone and i told her about all my mood swings/substance abuse etc, and she refered me to get into the crisis mental health clinic here. I tried calling my regular dr and cant get n til july. I dont want to be admitted....but i feel like i need something to change. She wants me to get a proper medication because mine obviously isnt working...but still. Anyone ever gone to a mental health clinic before?
Posted 6/13/2013 12:29 AM (GMT 0)
Is it out patient? or inpatient? If it is a clinic, you may not be admitted. You may just get therapy there. Which would be good too. I am glad that you got the balls rolling. You are going to feel so much better. Keep up the great work!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/13/2013 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
I believe it is in patient. I told my counslor i am suicidal at certin times....i know i prolly shouldnt have said that, but i just wanted to tell her every emotion and thing i had been feeling. Im not going to do anything to myself, but when i get into my spells of depression, my mind goes to bad places. I have had so many apointments im tired of not feeling better.
Posted 6/13/2013 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
I am glad you told your counselor everything. It is better that way. If there is something to be dealt with, it will. Don't be afraid, you did the right thing, and they are there to help you to be able to live a normal life. They will get to the root of the problem. Or at least they should.

I know how it feels to be stuck. Not getting better. It isn't easy. But you will get through it. Hopefully, gradually, everything will start to see a little brighter. The days will get a little easier. I think if it was fast, it would be overwhelming. So going slow is the best thing to do. One day at a time... It will get you there.

Keep us posted on what is happening. We do care...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/13/2013 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Is it normal to have to be admitted if youre suspeceted of being bipolar? Are there other avenues i can pursue at this point?
Posted 6/13/2013 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
Aimee,

I have been admitted 6 times now for suicidal intentions. The reason it keeps happening for me is new memories and flash backs. 15yrs of abuse by 4 people, memories started 2 years ago. does not mean it is not helping me.

It is hard to say "don't be scared" because yes it is a scarey thing. However, once you are in there people are generally very nice and you just have to be compliant with the pain in the next rules. Adjusting the meds happens faster in that environment also. because the are watching you 24/7. You also tend to make one or two close friends, just because this is human nature.

Do what you need to do for you Amiee, does not mean you will have to go back again. But the intense therapy and the knowledge that other people feel the same way will be so helpful.

Peace and courage
Trina
Posted 6/13/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your replies. I am trying to get in touch with the center now, but seriously, there has got to be a better road than this. so many people have mental issues, and it takes years to get help :/
Posted 6/13/2013 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
I think it takes years to get help because of so many people with issues. But don't give up. It will come. Even trying medications takes a lot of time and patience. Keep moving forward and never give up.

Hugs, Karen...
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