to committ or not to committ? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

srl506 · 02-07-2007, 02:23 PM

At what point would you committ your loved one to a hospital for treatment?

marshmallow · 02-07-2007, 02:53 PM

Where I live you cannot have someone committed unless they are a danger to themself or others. What is happening in your case?

srl506 · 02-07-2007, 03:00 PM

Destroying the house, making threats.... Hasn't hurt anybody physically yet...

coffeegirl2 · 02-07-2007, 03:01 PM

I'm in Marshmellow's shoes but only to a higher degree. My pdoc couldn't even get me admitted and I was extremely hazardous and harmful to myself (but not others), psychotic, hallucinating, and could not think straight to walk the line for an alcohol test. It was awful- and even another social worker and the tdoc were not able to get me admitted.

Every situation is different. Call the ER and speak with the psych doctor on hand and ask what they recommend. They will be in the best position to help you.

Hang in there. I am sorry you are going through this. Hope things turn around.

Coffeegirl

langlee · 02-07-2007, 03:18 PM

Coffeegirl's advice is the best. Enlist the pdoc and see if s/he can help. Every state is different and insurance plays a role, too. In NJ, you have to be threatening suicide to be committed. I could not believe when my son was going through some horrible times that I could not send him in-patient unless he told them he was going to kill himself! It's ridiculous!

Hopefully, your husband's pdoc can help you.

I know how scary this is. Stay strong! You are doing the right thing!

Hope