rapid cycling, suicidal thoughts

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Registered: 01-12-2006
rapid cycling, suicidal thoughts
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Wed, 07-04-2007 - 9:46pm
Need to talk, trying to journal, doesn't seem to help me calm my thoughts. Went to see my doc yesterday, he's concerned d/t me having some suicidal thoughts of driving off bridge, not huge thoughts, just are there at times. I have three children, too many responsibilities, no one to help me with everything going on. My middle dau, who is 10 today, said all I did today is yell at her. Hard to control the rapid cycling, seem irritable one minute and tired and want to just do nothing one minute. have to see my doc again tomorrow do you think I need hospitalization???? Just don't know what I would do with my children. Any suggestions or thoughts, please.
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Registered: 09-01-2004
Wed, 07-04-2007 - 10:14pm

Rapid cycling can be rough and going I/P is the often the quickest way to get it under control, although it's not the only way.

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Registered: 04-27-2006
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 12:10pm

Marci gave you a lot of good info. I am sorry you are having a rough time right now. I remember those cycling days and I know they are no fun and are draining.


I hope you and your pdoc come up with an answer that will work for you. I know for me going i/p was what helped get me back on track the fastest. Also, going i/p helped give me coping skills that were taught during the daily therapy sessions.


I know when

     ~ Tina ~

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Registered: 04-27-2006
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 12:26pm

Midwestmom3,


If you feel you need to talk to someone there is a hotline you can call anytime, day or night. I know it can be hard to wait to your next counseling session or the next pdoc appt. We are still always here for you also. I just know sometimes we need to here someones voice.


1-800-SUICIDE


Tina

     ~ Tina ~

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Registered: 10-19-2006
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 3:00pm

I feel your pain.
I can't give you a answer but hang in there.
Think of your famliy that's what I do.
I force the bad toughts out and think of how my children need me.
Keep journaling even if it seems like it's not helping it's a good idea.
Please don't beat yourself up everything is going to be o.k.

Sparkleeyes..........

Live life well & Always look ahead.

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Registered: 01-12-2006
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 5:39pm
thanks for all your support. went to pdoc this morning, he really wants me to go I/P, but I have no one to watch my children and worry too much about that, he left it up to me to try to find things to keep my mind busy for the next few days to see how I do. They are trying to change my meds around to see if that works. I take Effexor, Lexapro and Abilify, not sure if this Abilify is working for me, have been on the others along time, just took me off my lamictal. I am home now, trying to think of my kids and I know they want me well and want me around. right now my risk of suicide is a 4 on 1-10 scale, this morning it was 6 so getting better. Although my sadness and crying is about an 8, no job right now, got fired for stealing at work, no money to pay bills. Have alot on my mind and have a hard time quieting the thoughts. Thanks again. Hugs. Diane
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Registered: 04-27-2006
Thu, 07-05-2007 - 6:18pm

Diane,


Thank you so much for posting back and letting us know how things went with your pdoc and how you are doing.


I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Keep taking your meds and keep in contact with your pdoc. I hope the med change makes the improvements you need asap.


I am sorry you lost your job and things are so

     ~ Tina ~

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Registered: 10-19-2006
Sat, 07-07-2007 - 5:45pm
i HOPE EVERYTHING WORKS OUT.
JUST REMEMBER I AM ALWAYS HERE FOR SUPPORT AND I UNDERSTANMD.
GET THE BAD FEELINGS OUT.
XXOXO
BRANDI

Sparkleeyes..........

Live life well & Always look ahead.