Posted by atypical on August 6, 2009, at 4:09:15
In reply to Mixed Hypomanic Episode + Medication Changes, posted by BearNCrow on August 5, 2009, at 21:55:28
I truly hope this mood passes over for you. I was where you were last Monday-Thursday, except it was more of a depressive episode than anything. I went to work and when I got home stuck it out on my couch/bed and eventually got through it. But it was horrible. Well, this is my case. The question about Lithium levels was good -- were your levels therapeutic before your increase? There are also lots of other meds (Lamictal?) to consider. Of course, this all takes time. Ugh.
Regarding hospitalization, next time I feel I did last week way I will do one of those day programs at the hospital maybe. I do feel the same way as you about hospitals -- I've only been once for three days. Why do they have to generally be unpleasant environments? Is there another way? Perhaps investment in wonderful, cozy interior design so that people in trouble might actually say, "hey, I WANT to go there" because it's so cozy? I mean this kind of seriously. Better environment = more patients, which equals more money, right? And perhaps more lives saved or suffering reduced.
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