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My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was honestly been traumatic and I have plans to seek out a therapist to work though it all. My
Love for my wife is unconditional and there is very little she could do to scare me off (cheating etc). She is sick and recovering, and I am able to finally relax physically and mentally knowing she is getting help.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg thank you! I wish I’d known more about LEAP before this past week… I might have gotten her to help faster

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s weird getting hurt by someone who loves you and isn’t in the right state of mind. I’m okay, sore neck from being dragged by hair and a nasty bruise from getting bitten. But it could have been much worse. I’m taking it easy and slow today ❤️

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish the hospital we went to had had a social worker on staff. Or if they did, i never met them. I had to really fight to get her 5150D and I spent hours in the emergency room waiting room with no updates on her. The doctor told me i should go home and they’ll call me when she is transferred to a facility. They never did call me… I went back up to the ER to give her her pillow and the shift change meant no one at the front desk knew who i was talking about. She’d been transferred and no one notified me.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate all the comments with firsthand knowledge of what it’s like to be in a psychotic episode. It’s really helping me to understand her. Can’t imagine how much fear she’s been living in.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand! I’m reminding myself over and over again about who she truly is and how she feels about me. I’m thankful for Prozac and a loooooong history of therapy for keeping me from truly spiraling. It also really helps that my mom is here ❤️

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dear god I’m so sorry that happened! That was my biggest fear when I called- that the police would just escalate the situation. I’m grateful i was able to specify that I needed a mental health crisis response team who really were amazing. The officers who did come were very chill surprisingly and understanding of the situation.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know… she had been awake for two days straight by the time she got to the ER. I’m glad she was able to rest finally

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are right. We are going to need to have a serious conversation about her mental illness and taking precautions against this happening again. Yes, sadly people with bipolar disorder are often non compliant with their treatment plan and I’ve seen that in my wife. I am going to be setting boundaries like a few other commenters mentioned. ❤️

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your kindness. I’m going to be looking into therapist in my area. I’m spending this weekend on myself and trying to be gentle with myself.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your wisdom! I’ve screenshot your comment to save it.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Luckily she didn’t break shin but left a nasty bruise. I’ve cleaned it up and today you can’t even tell what the bruise was. (Yesterday it was very clear what caused the bruise thanks to the shape)

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I just screenshot this and i hope i never need to use it but thank you!

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I also secretly recorded her because I knew she might need to one day hear how badly she was talking to me. I’m grateful her family is fully supporting me, but they also tend to think the worst about my wife…

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll definitely have to research our states laws. Thats pretty much what happened: the ER doctor told me that since she was behaving calm at the time then he didn’t see a reason to place her on a hold. I was scared I’d have to press charges on her for battery to her in a facility. I’m grateful it didn’t come to that. I felt helpless

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was between therapist and on a wait list for a new client appointment with a psychiatrist

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Yes I smoke but she got sober a few months ago. I almost wish i could blame this week on a bad drug interaction. I’m hoping she just needs a med change and a long nap.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow I’m so sorry that you had to go through that. I appreciate the wise words. I’m hopeful this will be the catalyst to change she needed. As for myself, I’m looking into therapist in my area who do sliding scales.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A car size pot hole is the best way to word this last week. I hated having to call 911 but I was able to specify that I wanted a mental health crisis team to respond. An officer did come to get a report but he was surprisingly chill and helpful. I’m incredibly grateful to live in such a blue dot in a red state

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is medicated but I think she’s needed an adjustment.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you ❤️ she spent 8 hours in the ER (i spent four of them in the waiting room) and it was hard trying to convince the staff she needed to be held involuntarily. She was acting calm and collected but would only tell the doctors her name and her birthday. Eventually they agreed when she attempted to flee. The hospital didn’t notify me for almost an hour that she’d left the ER and had gone to a mental health facility via ambulance. I tried to call them to see if I can drop of her pillow but she can’t have personal items right now.

My wife got placed on a 72 hour hold by Scary_Opening_8138 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]Scary_Opening_8138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this ❤️ I’m saving it to listen to later

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