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| Mon, 07-25-2005 - 1:54am |
Hello, my name is Gigi.
I've been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder a long time ago, and I'm also a member of iVillage. I just recently got over a nasty case of severe depression. I have posted how I was feeling back at another site, that I'm a member of. I got a lot of help and suggestions, and a lot of love. Before I posted that I called Crisis Intervention, I was severely Depressed for four solid weeks. I've since come out of it. I'll be going back into therapy next week. The Mental Health Clinic that I'm apart of, I'm pretty sure, has been notified of my call.
The one thing I'm curious about is, will they put me in the hospital? Or would they try to persuade me to go? I've been hospitalized in the state hospital, for not being able to contract for safety. But, I've managed to recover, obviously, and go on with my life.
I really don't want to take anymore meds, even though I know that they will help. I just want to continue on and not have to take my meds. I guess you would say, that I am my own worst dilema. Anyway, thanks.

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Gigi,
Welcome, I'm glad you found us--I think you will find this is a great group and wonderful place of support.
It's hard to say with certainty whether or not they will try to hospitalize you, but if the period of depression has passed and you are not a danger to yourself--it's unlikely they will force the issue.
((((((Gigi))))))) I know you from another board and want to welcome you to this one. I don't know DE's laws, but I know in VA they can involuntarily put you in the hospital if you are not safe, but only for 72 hours. It's known, I believe, as the Baker Act. I'm not sure if that's a federal or state law though. As far as the meds go, if you are bipolar, I really don't see a way around taking them. I was diagnosed in December and, I think, have finally found the right combination/dosage. The thought of being med-reliant for life doesn't do a thing for me, BUT it beats the alternative.
Hi foggymntnbreakdown, Yes, I know you. I won't reveal to anyone else at the board that I know you from, where you are. I've just missed you. It's good to know that you're doing ok. I'll probably email you soon.
Thanks and it's good to "see" you again.
Gigi.
Hugs,
Sebastian
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