What is the point of the crisis number?

[APieOfButter]

I have the number in my phone, what counts as a crisis, ie i know actual suicide would, or if someone was running down the street nude, but both them would be covered by 999, surely?
Sorry, that sounds awful. I just mean, am i mwant to ring them if i feel awful, but not like either of the above will happen? Have rung before, but don't remember as was so disteessed at the time. I know at least once they have called the police, and at least once they have told me to just go to bed. So I was wrong both times, but what would they do if i was right?

Thing is, samaritans dont have my notes. I wish they would ring bCk. I might try and get sleep. If i manage it i can ring tomorrow if i feel brave enough.

Is it a 24 hour number?

IME, the crisis number is not just for '999'/life-or-death/sectionable situations. It's there for when you need to get some support quickly rather than going back through the GP or trying to get an appointment with the psychiatrist.

In bipolar, your mood can change and situations deteriorate very quickly (as you undoubtedly know) and I've found the crisis number useful for getting direct access to someone who can provide practical help, such as an assessment, adjusted medications, referrals to psychiatrist, or even just a chat with a CPN.

In my case it's my dad who has bipolar, and it's been particularly successful when one of his family (often me) realises he's not coping and calls them on his behalf. Could you explain how you're feeling to your husband and get him to call them for you, if you're likely to underplay how bad you feel.

Well done for taking the step to call - now be brave enough to be honest about how you feel, and you're much more likely to get the right support.

I have an appointment with the cpn on monday. I cant wait that long.

You said earlier - "I've not felt this bad in a long time". Tell this to the crisis team whenever they call back (even if it's tomorrow). It suggests that you need some additional support right now.

If i get to tomorrow i can ring my own team (eip) but by then i might chiken out.

Sleep sounds good, if you can manage it.

If you're a bit better in the morning, STILL CALL THEM! The "being better" will help you make the call, to prepare for the less good evening time.

And besides, we'll be here to check how you are tomorrow, and help you call.

Well they rang, but they didn't belive me. Didn't sound surprised though. How did they know i.would ring? i kind of blurted it all out and she just said hmm ill try to fi.d your care co ordi.ator tomorrow. She asked me which team but then k.ew the caee co ordinators name so maybe it was a test. She asked me if im heari.g or seeing things but how would i.know? I know people talk about me, but thats not a delusion thats real because they do.

Ah, ill go to zleep. Is pointless. Will have to make myself.better.

If she's trying to contact your care co-ordinator then she did believe you.

Hope you can speak to your usual team tomorrow. I know they can't do miracles, but they should be able to advise about the drugs.

I'm off to bed shortly too. Sleep well, pie-lovin'-girl!

Is there anyone who can call on your behalf (DH?)

It can be really hard to be firm when you're asking for help for yourself - someone else may be more pushy.

Morning, butterpie. How's the day going so far?

I dunno. Nosebleeds, but ive been well enough to go shopping. A doctor came out and brought a prescription for lorazepam, which is a new onw on me.
Thanks for all the support. Hopefully tonight will be better, ive just got to find a chemist now!

Oh really pleased you've had the doctor to sort out your meds.

And that's fantastic you've managed to go shopping (not so great about nosebleeds, tho. Poor you).

Hope this evening goes OK. I'll try to pop in later.

Ah, good to see you!

Glad you got them out, will they come again? Are they thinking of actuallly doing something to help? Like a proper review of meds? Shopping sounds good, nose bleeds not so. I hate them. Ho hum.

Hope the evening is better today, if not, phone the buggers

Oh, and lorazepam sounds good, should definitely help you chill, is just a benzodiazepine (like valium). Is highly addictive though, they probably told you that though.

Hey there, hope the evening has been bearable and you get some decent sleep tonight.

I got some sleep, but within 5 minutes of waking up, started on this cycle of doom, ok, panic, ok, doom, etc.
Don't feel so manic atm, but my mind is all over the place. Scared to get dressed because i keep having the urge to run out of the house and never come back, but i stop myself by not being dressed, and if i did run out in nightclothes id get stopped.
I always make plans, but they are getting more real. Im slowed down today so hopefully that will keep me in touch with reality.
People keep testing me. I dont know what for. I literally cant deal with this much longer. I can laugh, so maybe not depression, i dont know if maybe im just realising how things are.
Dont want to mess up dhs job. Hes still on a temp contract and there are hardly any jobs round here.

God, that sounds hellish. Is DP with you?

TBH, FWIW, I think you are probably are starting to get manic. Maybe a good idea to speak to the crisis team again. Did the lorazepam not help at all?

It knocked me out :-) im pretty sure it is still in effect as i feel lazier than my mental state wod assume.

Do you think this is crisis team able? I feel ok a lot of the time, then get plunged into doom or panic. Fell very cheerful right now though:-) generally my mood is all over the place. Dh is in bath, he has to go to work soon though, and kids are at ils

Im laughing at jokes, so i cant be all that ill.

Hi Apieofbutter how you doing now? When does your DP go to work? is there a friend that can keep you company for a bit?

Hes gone to work, and i dont want to drag anyone else into it.
I really am desperate, but i suppose im not all that desperate or i wouldnt have just rung crisis team. Left a message. Not that they are any use, but i suppose i should give them a chance.
thanks for all the wonderful help. Mn is a lovely place.

I have always found that the samaritans are always good to call. The answer the phone and the talk to you for 3 hours. They sometimes have good ideas on how to help and they dont mind if you talk about the weather

I think if you are feeling down then you need to get your meds looked at again as they might not be working that well.

If you can't get hold of anyone then coming on here and posting is always good too. I know that the panic and doom feeling will pass and i just have to sit it out and do nothing or go to bed.

Do you have any stratagies in place to deal with the bad times?

It has lifted a bit now, but about an hour ago i was in a very dark.place indeed. I think its gone beyond feeling down now. I could o.ly tell my own husband that i feel unwell, the words stuck in my throat.
Still waiting for crisis to call back.