I have been diagnosed as bipolar ,borderline, and depressed but i just like to call it being"sad". Has anyone else gone through this?, overcome this?....I was about to be put in psych ward for attempting suicide. but im hiding right now in my friends house, is psych ward worth it? im not crazy! why must people put me in thsi position :(
2007-01-07 03:54:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You are putting yourself in this position. It has to do with chemical in balances in the brain. Medication will help you. You are your worst enemy. Help your self by taking medication your doctor prescribes. Seek help and listen to the professionals.
2007-01-07 03:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck C 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey Delilah. I have been through depression and as I tell people, depression itself is normal and has a purpose. People that I've coached that admit to having depression are the one's who end up doing the most with their lives - once they understand what's going on.
Some of the greatest people in history struggled with bouts of depression. Why? Depression is a sign that you are not willing to settle and that you are looking for something more out of life than just coasting along like most people. It is also a possible sign that you are in an environment where you are a square peg hammered into a round hole. Trust me when I say that there are square holes out there.
If you have thoughts of suicide, then you are feeling hopeless and maybe even in need of attention that you cannot otherwise get.
My encouragement for you: stop feeling so desperate. I've coached hundreds of people who felt that their lives were on an unstoppable slide - not 1 single person felt that same way a year later. You have a right to be frustrated with your life - but only you can change it. It is very likely that your environment is draining you - you need to consider how you can change your environment in such a way that you have at least one person who will support and nudge you when you are down.
You need healthy methods to deal with any of those that you struggle with. I highly recommend calling up a homeless shelter or YMCA and seeing how you can volunteer even 1 hour a month. It will change your perspective and show you that not only are you not alone, but you have something powerful inside of you that you and others will benefit from it if you will muster the strength (even if you have to at first fake it).
Personally, I've overcome childhood physical violence and mental abuse but it didn't happen overnight. There was only one instance where I thought I may be at the end of what I could handle - 17 years later I now use that energy and passion to coach others and I have an amazing wife and expecting our 5th child in Feb.
Best wishes.
2007-01-07 04:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Darbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to a psychologist or counselor and get on medicine for your bipolar. You may have a chemical imbalance. This does not mean you're crazy. It just means you may have a harder time dealing with things. I have bipolar disorder, am on antidepressants, and am coping with it fairly well. I have good and bad days, so will you. No offense, but psych ward for a day or two might help. At least talk to a professional. Been there, done that. Decided nothing is worth killing myself over.
2007-01-07 04:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by terry b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're suicidal, you need help. I don't know how well a psyche ward will work for you cause it depends on what type of help they offer. It will offer you protection from yourself so if you're seriously contemplating suicide, go. Remember, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Don't be afraid to reach out for help and good luck.
2007-01-07 03:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by katydid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True depression--mental illness--is not just the blues or a bad day. It is a chemical illness that can have tragic results. Some forms of depression can affect the body before the person "feels depressed". For example, depression can start with sleep disturbances.
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2007-01-07 18:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, you may be simply "sad" and I'm sorry people keep trying to label you, but to commit suicide is a little further than just plain "sad."
Be happy your friend is understanding enough to let you hide at the house, but don't expect to live that way forever.
It comes down to your family trying to help you, but they don't really know how. It also has to do with squashing wonderful You into the mold to be a productive member of society.
2007-01-07 04:01:04 · answer #6 · answered by Bugmän 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
understand that most hospitalizations today only last less than a week, if you are not presently homicidal or suicidal then you will not be involuntarily hospitalized at all, if you are then probably you agree that some time spent resting and adjusting any meds you are on is for the best! good luck!
2007-01-07 04:09:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
running from this does not change the reality of it. the sooner you accept the chemical in balance problem the sooner you can begin to work on making life better for yourself. It is like a diabetic denying they are diabetic. It will only get worse until they begin to accept and work on it.
2007-01-07 04:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are who you think you are ..if you think your bipolar your going to be bipolar..here's a tip....feed the mind and the body will follow...
2007-01-07 04:18:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋