Have a psych nurse appt tomorrow. I am trying to prepare by noting the things I need support with. I have to always think ahead of conversations so I remember in the moment and so my thoughts can flow better.
But I am having bad visions and also seeing things around me really bad. I am exhausted in every way. I can’t sleep. I feel bugs in bad ways. If I tell her the truth will she admit me against my will to the hospital?
I do not have sz or sza but bipolar with schizotypal and gad
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If you have to leave it to the morning that would be fine.
I would probably just brain dump a load of stuff to get it on paper, and then review it in the morning.
Sometimes I would write things out for appointments.
My old pdoc used to take my symptoms list off me to read.
When I am really sick they get given evil drawings scribed in biro on scraps of paper
Anyhow, good luck with the appointment. I hope you find a way to make it as productive as possible.
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Ok thanks. I am worried she will force a hospital admission if I am honest with her about my current state. Do you think she will? I won’t hurt myself or anyone so I’m not really a risk just in bad shape
@FadeToBlack
I don’t think thats enough to be admitted.
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I used to worry about having to go to the hospital or being committed so I was less than honest about my symptoms. It’s when I was on my own with little kids and I was afraid I would lose them. But I think it took a lot longer to get the help I needed because I wasn’t forthright. You should be honest about your symptoms so you can get help. I would do it differently if I could knowing what I know now and how good I can feel with the right medicines.
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Ok @Leaf I will talk to her. I need her support but I can’t go to hospital I am used to my mind like this for a long time. My meds were helping. As long as I don’t keep getting worse
So you don’t think she will commit me?
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Where I live, if you go anywhere but county mental health, if you’re hallucinating or having delusions you will be admitted. They don’t care that you’re not a danger to yourself or anyone else. Admission is automatic with hallucinations and delusions. Psychosis alone is enough. But you should still be totally honest so you can get the help you need
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Where I live they put you in the hospital if you are gravely ill. If you are a danger to yourself or someone else. You don’t seem that bad to me. I mean you seem rational and everything, just a little sick. I think you’re going to be ok honestly.
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Thanks for your honesty I appreciate that a lot
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You’re welcome. I hope it goes well.
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i dont think they will admit you unless you were totally detached from reality without insight or suicidal.
If you are aware that your hallucinating then they will probably just try to support you.
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That’s what I was thinking @LevelJ1
I am out of my mind with seeing stuff and visions and fears but nothing I can’t handle. My husband is irritated with me gasping though when I see things. I am aware that I am not well so it would be wrong of them to admit me. I may sound nonchalant about it but I am very frightened by what is happening. I need to talk to her
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I agree with @LilyoftheValley, if you’re acute and having delusions or hallucinations there is a very high probability that you will be admitted. Just saying @Artsygal. Good luck.
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@Unclehenry
I appreciate that. Not sure what to do. I’m am on my own with this. Can’t keep talking to my husband about what’s going on. She is good at support. But I can be kinder to myself at home. Hope I’m not burdening my family in the meantime
@Leaf ok thank you maybe I will be ok with talki g to her she knows I’m very strong
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Well @Artsygal, you can always talk about any negative symptoms like lack of motivation, so called laziness, poor housekeeping and personal cleanliness… Just about everyone in the recovery phase like many of us have negative symptoms. Like I’m not acute anymore and don’t have hallucinations or delusions (maybe flashbacks when triggered) but I live with negative symptoms every day. As for your husband I would suggest just be guided by your love. Be kind, be sensitive, be supportive, be compromising, be strong as best you can and all of that will return to you.
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@Unclehenry yeah I do talk to her about ‘negative symptoms’ type stuff like that. Even though I don’t have sz It’s really good to talk to her about that. The negs are bad. I’m more worried about talking to her about the other bad stuff happening. I was doing really good. I am very frightened. I am a smart woman and have very good coping skills from my past.
I also feel I am letting people down because I was doing so good. Very frightened tonight
My husband is very good man but it’s hard for him if I am not well. He is kind to me but if I’m really sick he finds it very hard so I am not burdening him, but he said he doesn’t want me to be in the hospital. Yes i will take your lovely advice, keep showing him love. I think I do that well.
You are good to talk to. You have a good vibe. Thanks
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I talked to my nurse today and she moved it to on the phone so that was good . I shared everything with her about how recent problems were getting worse with my mind. She did not admit me to hospital She did ask me if I thought I should be in the hospital and I said no and she was ok with that, just asked why. Good to talk to her
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That’s great! I’m sure you’re relieved 
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Yes thanks @LilyoftheValley I was
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