Last Friday my depression got to the point where I couldn't cope any longer. So I called my shrink and she asked me to come in so she could refer me to respite. After I spent about four hours in respite I had a seizure so I had to leave. I was then seen by the on call counselor who then told me m...
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Stardust
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 06:19 PM -
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 09:34 PMAlice,
Kudos to you for taking care of yourself. I have to admit I do not have your courage to succumb to the system. Did you go to respite in a behavior center? Admitting to a psyche unit had to be met with some great fears too. Your are amazing!
I too have been over-medicated by the professionals on three separate occasions. Fighting for yourself is important. I believe you are a courageous person to be admired! Thanks for your inspiration.
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Alice
Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 01:20 AMNo the respite center we have here is through our mental health system and it is a 72 hour program where stayin a group home type setting and they administer your meds to you and cook for you and stuff like that. But the hospital was probably better for me because respite couldn't have adjusted my meds.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:26 AMGot it! A 72 hour program that gives you a break. Like many skilled care environments 72 hours is a short window of type to adjust medications.
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