Posted by g_g_g_unit on November 3, 2009, at 0:26:41
In reply to Re: question about hospitalization » g_g_g_unit, posted by Phidippus on November 2, 2009, at 23:26:52
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> I've always been able to discuss with the doctor assigned me different drug options...Do you want Abilify or Haldol? Sort of thing. They do reserve the right to deny you, but since you were on Parnate before and felt better, they'd probably prescribe it.
>i don't mean to be pedantic, but it's Nardil i felt better on - or the closest thing to it (i lasted 3 months, before dropping out due to just feeling really drugged out). i'm coming off Parnate at the moment because i felt really horrible in general, and not drugged out - more like suicidally depressed, etc.
i've never actually remained on any anti-depressant very long because i'm so obsessively averse to side-effects. but i think of everything, Nardil had the best potential. it just needs a much quicker titration, and someone to force me to remain on it until i feel okay.
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> Usually phospitals will have two units - one for those with psychotic symptoms and the other for the suicidals.
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> The unit you want to be on is the suicidals'. Its usually quiet over there. The side with the people talking to themselves or yelling at the staff is no fun. Just check into an ER and tell them you've been having lots of suicidal thoughts and don't feel safe. Be sure to tell them you're not hearing or seeing things or that you're the King of Siam.
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> Pthanks for the tip. i've spoken to my parents about this and they're okay with me admitting myself.
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