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Me_againNew Contributor
Hi all,
I’m new to sane, I got referred here by my
psychiatrist after a diagnosis of bipolar II and I’m still struggling to come to terms with it. Any suggestions on different strategies that have worked for you accepting your diagnosis.
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RoughseaCasual Contributor
@Oaktree this was really helpful to read! I am the same as @Me_again and am struggling to accept mu diagnosis and taking medication all the time.
One of the biggest fears I have is being hospitalised so have you got any advice about that?
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
Hi @Roughsea, I just saw your message. I am about to have dinner so I will think about it and get back to you a bit later.
Meggle
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Hi @Roughsea I just spent a few days in hospital. It wasn’t pleasant but it worked out ok. I can answer your questions if you have any.
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RoughseaCasual Contributor
Thank you so much @Eve7. I know there were 2 times that I should've been hospitalised but it was very early in my diagnosis and both my partner and I had no idea what to do.
How do you know when it's bad enough to actually go?
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Hi @Roughsea
I’m sorry for not replying sooner to your question. Where I live in SE Qlld I can contact the acute care team 24/7 if I’m not travelling too well and they will either chat on the phone, ask me to come in or send someone to visit and assess me. I could also go to the ED as a last resort and be prepared to sit and wait.
If it’s a planned admission to a private facility my psychiatrist will arrange that.
I hope that answers some of your questions.
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