Posted by cybercafe on July 15, 2002, at 1:21:28
In reply to Re: Do I need to call my pdoc immediately? » Shawn. T., posted by Ron Hill on July 14, 2002, at 11:08:01
Does this mean I don't get to go to San Fran? :(>
Hi Shawn,
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> >Do I need to call my pdoc immediately?
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> Yes, if I were you, I would.
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> >I'm not a risk to anyone because I will probably be alone almost the entire day. You guys would have to hunt me down and physically attack me to get me the least bit irritated.
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> There are two main categories of mania; euphoric and dysphoric. Irritability usually accompanies only the latter.
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> >Twenty hours without sleep isn't going to kill me.
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> No, but lack of sleep can induce mania and an inability to sleep for a sufficient duration can be a symptom of mania (or hypomania).
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> >I will go to sleep in a little bit; I don't want to push it over 24 hours.
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> I agree, if you are able to go to sleep then by all means do so.
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> >If you really think that I need help, I will contact my psychiatrist.
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> As I said above, it is probably a good idea to check in with your pdoc, at least over the phone. If you go to visit him, print off all of you posts from this morning (7/14/02) and show them to your doctor.
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> >Is it a crime to feel good about yourself?
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> Not at all, but it is possible to feel good about yourself without being manic. I hear where you’re coming from on this on Shawn. I've been there too.
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> >Please feel free to comment more about my potential mania.
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> Thanks for being open to outside input. I am not a pdoc. I recommend that you call your pdoc.
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> -- Ron
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