My partner has experienced a relapse after receiving some disturbing family news. During a blackout/flashback (not sure of the correct terms), she took more sleeping pills than she should have. While there was not a CONSCIOUS intent to cause harm, it was a clear warning that there are still deep-seated problems that require treatment. I took her to the hospital because I was concerned, and, well, they deemed her a suicide risk and kept her.
Right now, she's in a gen psych ward at the local behavioral health center on involuntary status. The psychiatrist has added Depakote ER to her current anti-depressants (Cymbalta and Lexapro), and she can take a low dose of Ativan as needed. I'm very concerned though because she seems pretty "doped up" ... sleepy, a bit disoriented, hard time walking, etc. She's been having flashbacks left and right since she was admitted to the unit, seems to be even easier to trigger her than normal.
She's also dissociating a lot, kinda checking out or reverting to that scared little kid deep inside that gets angry and causes problems. (She doesn't have multiple personalities, though.) OK, enough details, I guess. Right now I feel like the situation is doing this to me:hit-boss: :redface:
I'm very committed to her and will continue to support her no matter what, but I want to make sure I stay healthy during this as well.
If anyone has read this long post, thank you. Any insight is welcome.
TK
Right now, she's in a gen psych ward at the local behavioral health center on involuntary status. The psychiatrist has added Depakote ER to her current anti-depressants (Cymbalta and Lexapro), and she can take a low dose of Ativan as needed. I'm very concerned though because she seems pretty "doped up" ... sleepy, a bit disoriented, hard time walking, etc. She's been having flashbacks left and right since she was admitted to the unit, seems to be even easier to trigger her than normal.
She's also dissociating a lot, kinda checking out or reverting to that scared little kid deep inside that gets angry and causes problems. (She doesn't have multiple personalities, though.) OK, enough details, I guess. Right now I feel like the situation is doing this to me:hit-boss: :redface:
I'm very committed to her and will continue to support her no matter what, but I want to make sure I stay healthy during this as well.
If anyone has read this long post, thank you. Any insight is welcome.
TK