She attempted suicide and lived, but has many serious injuries that are going to require a lot of intensive physical therapy and probably many more surgeries. Before the suicide attempt she was on Wellbutrin XL and was having severe insomnia so her doctor took her off of it. Two weeks later she tried killing herself. Now the doctor has put her back on it and all she does is cry. She won't communicate with anyone and she is still wanting to die. Can anyone with any knowledge please offer any advice?
2007-06-18 14:15:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Years ago I was suicidal. I am so sorry for her. It is something that has nothing to do with those she loves. It's all about her. If she is like I was, she cannot see the light. She believes it will always be this bad.
I was going thru a string of bad times and was only depressed for a short time. I have never felt this way again. It's been 17 years now. Thank God I didn't do it, I would've missed a great husband and 4 kids.
The doctor that answered you gave great advice.
Even good doctors are sometimes not a good "fit" with every patient. Sounds like she needs a new, more sympathetic and aggressive doctor. Her nearest relative needs to also be aggressive during this time and not back off. There may not be another chance. She has proved she is serious.
I will pray for her and your family. Please don't give up on her. She will thank you later!
2007-06-26 12:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by tambos67camaro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
helloparnel, I am a 10 yr ago diagnosed bipolar that has been on Wellbutrin xr in addition to several others. I am not a psychiatrist, nor psychologist but I believe that in this case street smart is better than book smart. Depression medication can become addicting to the body, not necessarily to the individual. Meaning, your family member's body became addicted to the way the Wellbutrin was making her feel, when that drug was taken away immediately her body went through withdrawel, that is one of the hardest things the body can endure. This happened to me........a drug should NEVER be stopped cold turkey, if it needs to be stopped immediately then the person should be NOT left alone and SHOULD be hospitalized during the process. Even though there is a stigma attached to say cocaine withdrawel, withdrawing from a prescribed medication is no different. I WAS NEVER TOLD about the severe side effects of sudden withdrawel of medication, never told. Unless you are the person that has gone through it you think there is something wrong with the person, severaly wrong. When I stopped my medication my husband was home with me and all I kept saying was call DR. --------------- NOW because I need him NOW. I thank God for my Psychiatrist, I love the man.....he has saved me.......from sometimes a life of pure hell sometimes. Personally speaking I think your family member needs a new Psychiatrist as they should have NEVER been taken off like that.........I have found too that once you have been taken off a medication even if you restart it at the same dosage you stopped, it never works the same. I know that sounds weird but its true. Until she finds a doctor that she "clicks" with and he/she helps her find the right medication she will continue to want to die. Its NOT her fault, she has a chemical imbalance that her body is in control of, she isnt'. I am sure you dont, but don't blame her ok? Just be there for her, help her, talk to her........just let her vent but make sure she knows that there are those of us out here that have felt how she feels, I truly have. When she finds the right medication, she won't even believe she ever felt this bad. I wish there were thousands of psychiatrist out there like mine, he is a lifesaver. If "she" doesn t feel comfortable with her psychiatrist, find another...........and keep finding another until she is comfortable with them. Even though she is the one taking the meds the doctor is the one prescribing them and has to take her every word into consideration and prescribe according to that and not which drug company gives out the best samples. Please don't give up on her, I know you wont..........tell her please that there is someone here in Pa thinking about her and knows she can do this, it will get better..............Love, T
2007-06-26 13:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by steracrudy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope she has a psychiatrist and that the psychiatrist or an experienced therapist/counselor has spent a lot of time asking her and the family questions....bipolar disorder needs to be ruled out (the severe insomnia could be symptom), also substance abuse, a history of tramatic experiences...there is a whole list of things...she will need a therapist and a psychiatrist working with her for a long time. I'm so sorry for what you are going through with your family member.
2007-06-18 14:34:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know who Frank K is but I just read his answer to your question. He really has a lot of insight on HOW NOT TO HANDLE LIFE!!
There could come a day when he will require help and understanding like your family member is in dire need of. God help him that someone will have pity on his situation.
I don't know the answer to your problem, but it sounds serious. I will pray for you and your family. Please try to be patient and understanding, even when it gets tough to deal with. No one wants to put their family thru these type problems and there are very real issues at stake here. Like someones life.
2007-06-26 03:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by songbird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First... if the physician took her off the Wellbutrin cold turkey... he should know better than that. :o That is very bad professional practice form. You might contact your local social services office and inquire into whether they might direct you to contacts for organizations that advocate for disabled persons. From there, someone should be able to help you find the right people to contact and get help for your family member, including professional psychological or psychiatric counselling (whichever your family feels is best).
2007-06-18 15:19:20 · answer #5 · answered by 'llysa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new Doctor. Try a therapist all these shrinks just want to cover up the problem instead of fixing it. Find her a psychologist. For your friend, it's very selfish what she's thinking and doing. As her friend, you can only help someone so much before you have to allow them to help themself. Don't enable your friend, Misery loves company so protect yourself.
2007-06-22 03:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by sillylittlemonkee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can telephone the police, and tell them that you are in fear for a family member and that she is in need of psychiatric care. For the doc to take her off complete of the wellbutrin, should of weened her off and then gradually up the dosage when represcribed.
Get that family member into care now.
Good luck!
2007-06-18 14:29:40 · answer #7 · answered by jesterthemutt2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably major depressive disorder.
if she has tried to commit suicide twice, i would advise that you have her confined temporarily at an institution that can give her the care that she needs as well as watch her so she doesn't kill herself (suicide watch). if you and your family aren't happy with the way her attending is managing her illness, find another doctor, preferably a psychiatrist.
2007-06-19 14:32:05 · answer #8 · answered by doktorangbaliw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She hasn't been diagnosed properly, medicated properly, or received helpful therapy. Find a good mental hospital that your insurance will pay for and enroll her ASAP.
2007-06-26 13:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs love.
Love is the great cure-all.
Hugs, smiles, tell her she is valuable and loved.
Pills might help for a while but love goes on forever and heals not harms.
LOVE is the help she needs.
2007-06-18 16:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋