Not Going IP...For Now Anyways - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

Llama · 07-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Well, friends, the people from the human service center stopped by my apartment today without even calling first. They said that the pdoc wanted to help treat my depression but needed a way to make sure that I wasn't drinking too much and to make sure that I wasn't being dishonest.

So, they came up with this "great plan" to breathalize me every night before bed and at which point they would drop off my bedtime and morning meds. I do not know how long this is going to last. I am going to lie to them about being out of town this weekend so I can at least enjoy the fouth with my friends w/o having to drive back home to be breathalized.

However, if I continue to fail the breathalizer tests they probably will send me back to IP at the state hospital.

This is all such an incredible hassle! See how intrusive they can be? But if it keeps me out of the hospital, then I guess I'll just have to go along with it.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

CarenR · 07-02-2009, 02:50 PM

I am sorry you have to go through this... It seems it violates your rights some how..

hugs, Caren

tattoogirl · 07-02-2009, 03:01 PM

WOW, I never heard of such a thing. I would be very upset. Does the doctor have a reason to believe you are lying that he can prove? I mean can they just violate your rights without proof other than what he says. And THEY will administer your meds? Wouldn't they have to find you legally incompetent or something? Did you sign any special contract with your doctor before treatment started stating these are his guidelines that must be followed to be treated? Sorry if I asked to many questions.....I am just blown away! Well have a great 4th and be safe. Perhaps you could abide by the rules when you get back just until you can find another doc for meds. I wouldn't want to but if I had no other choice.....I sure would be ****ed though!

light the world · 07-02-2009, 03:58 PM

Are they really aloud to do that?! It is important not to drink while on meds but its as if they are as Caren said violating your rights.

electric blue · 07-02-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Llama

Well, friends, the people from the human service center stopped by my apartment today without even calling first. They said that the pdoc wanted to help treat my depression but needed a way to make sure that I wasn't drinking too much and to make sure that I wasn't being dishonest.

So, they came up with this "great plan" to breathalize me every night before bed and at which point they would drop off my bedtime and morning meds. I do not know how long this is going to last. I am going to lie to them about being out of town this weekend so I can at least enjoy the fouth with my friends w/o having to drive back home to be breathalized.

However, if I continue to fail the breathalizer tests they probably will send me back to IP at the state hospital.

This is all such an incredible hassle! See how intrusive they can be? But if it keeps me out of the hospital, then I guess I'll just have to go along with it.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

Hi Llama - i agree with Tattoos, what a violation of your rights! The more i hear about that doctor, the more cranky it makes me for you. I had no idea they could do that. I have never heard of anything like that. You said you only have a few drinks once a week. That doesn't seem much to me! Not enough to warrant this extreme. In one way, he seems to care, but i think this is going too far. My doc a few years back now thought i was drinking more than i actually was, and had to eat her words because it turned out to be another health problem i have. In the referral to this new/old psychiatrist i'm giving the second chance to, i've been dobbed in for the same thing as you. Since i've never heard of this type of thing that's happening to you, i'll be more alert as to what i say.

Don't stop trying to feel human. Just chill and see what happens. I don't want you to end up in hospital, enjoy your 4th. (we obviously don't share that celebration here, though there are some who do as this is a multi cultural country) and then see what happens after that. It seems that's all you can do.

Let us know how you go and what happens.

Stay well and happy today.

electric blue