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Mental health

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Anyone here?

8 replies

maniclady · 26/08/2013 22:11

I'm manic and im lying here wide awake t he walls are closing in. I just want to go out and sleep with my friend and spend money. Its killing me to stay in the house.

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valiumredhead · 26/08/2013 22:46

Oh you poor thing do you have a crisis team you can ring? If not doctor first thing

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maniclady · 26/08/2013 22:49

I don't know crisis number I lost it. My cpn is aware I'm ill but they are just monitoring me closely at the moment. Thank you for your reply it helps.

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mignonette · 26/08/2013 22:51

Have you taken your Px medication? If not, you need to take the dose you missed immediately then call your crisis team or CMHT and leave a message on their answerphone asking for an emergency DV. Do you have a copy of your careplan in which the measures you or a carer need to take in the event of a crisis? If yes, go get it and follow the care plan.

If you have any anxiolytic/sleep medication you need to take the prescribed dose. But make those calls first. Can you also give your credit/debit cards to a friend/family member or carer? Or place them inside a bag/tub of water and place in the freezer. Just until you can get assistance.

The Samaritans will also help you here. Call them after you have called your care team/GP.

mignonette · 26/08/2013 22:52

Your local hospital will have the crisis team number. Google it. Please do this.

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maniclady · 26/08/2013 23:15

Thank you I Will hand the cards to dh and contact crisis.

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mignonette · 26/08/2013 23:16

Good for you ManicLady. Follow your care plan and get the help you deserve. And well done for reaching out. Let us know what happens.

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maniclady · 27/08/2013 16:03

I didn't end up going as me and dh had a massive argument after he saw this thread. But I had a appointment with my psychiatrist today who has upped my meds.

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mignonette · 27/08/2013 16:07

Good for seeing the Psychiatrist. That's an achievement in itself as becoming manic can be very 'seductive' and is a state that many people w/ Bipolar want to remain in until of course it spirals out of control.

Sorry your DH didn't recognise that MN is a source of support for many. Maybe this is something you could address w/ somebody else so it doesn't end in a row? You need all the avenues open to you re support and action plans for any health changes.

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