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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 399943" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>If they have a dual diagnosis facility it's possible that his mental health instability would actually facilitate his transfer to that facility. At least one would think as that would make sense. Of course I'm betting that would also depend on if they have a bed for him. </p><p></p><p>Having a mental illness and being an addict/alcoholic makes it really tough all the way around. Many symptoms of withdrawal actually mimic mania and depression.......so then you have to judge (if it's possible) is it unstable mental illness or is it just symptoms of withdrawl? Or even a combination of both as I wouldn't be surprised that withdrawal could trigger instability in some people. This is actually why unless a facility is a dual diagnosis place they really don't want clients who are being treated with mental illness. </p><p></p><p>I understand your concerns. I really do. I know with bff if she started withdrawal she would either skyrocket into mania or dive into depression. Hallucinations. Paranoia. The whole shabang. The bipolar/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) dxes she had were bogus. Brought on by the symptoms of withdrawal in a person who refused to admit to family, docs, and even herself she was addicted to both drugs and alcohol. With history I've gathered since her death she was an alcoholic then addict long before her first trip to the psychiatrist. psychiatrist was actually to hide and excuse her behavior to family ect which kept them from suspecting the addictions until they became severe and sort of slapped you across the face. Bff was so smart it killed her. Horrible but true. And I'm seeing this more and more. </p><p></p><p>husband is safe and being watched. He is unable to get to the medications he was abusing. Both good things. Very good things. I would do whatever possible to keep him where he is unless you have a confirmed bed in a dual diagnosis facility for him to transfer to. </p><p></p><p>I'm so sorry you're having to struggle through all of this. This may sound a bit harsh, but right now getting off the medications he was abusing is much more important than his mental stability. Hmm. That comes out bad, but I think you know what I mean. Saying a prayer for you, Dan, and the family.</p><p></p><p>((((hugs))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 399943, member: 84"] If they have a dual diagnosis facility it's possible that his mental health instability would actually facilitate his transfer to that facility. At least one would think as that would make sense. Of course I'm betting that would also depend on if they have a bed for him. Having a mental illness and being an addict/alcoholic makes it really tough all the way around. Many symptoms of withdrawal actually mimic mania and depression.......so then you have to judge (if it's possible) is it unstable mental illness or is it just symptoms of withdrawl? Or even a combination of both as I wouldn't be surprised that withdrawal could trigger instability in some people. This is actually why unless a facility is a dual diagnosis place they really don't want clients who are being treated with mental illness. I understand your concerns. I really do. I know with bff if she started withdrawal she would either skyrocket into mania or dive into depression. Hallucinations. Paranoia. The whole shabang. The bipolar/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) dxes she had were bogus. Brought on by the symptoms of withdrawal in a person who refused to admit to family, docs, and even herself she was addicted to both drugs and alcohol. With history I've gathered since her death she was an alcoholic then addict long before her first trip to the psychiatrist. psychiatrist was actually to hide and excuse her behavior to family ect which kept them from suspecting the addictions until they became severe and sort of slapped you across the face. Bff was so smart it killed her. Horrible but true. And I'm seeing this more and more. husband is safe and being watched. He is unable to get to the medications he was abusing. Both good things. Very good things. I would do whatever possible to keep him where he is unless you have a confirmed bed in a dual diagnosis facility for him to transfer to. I'm so sorry you're having to struggle through all of this. This may sound a bit harsh, but right now getting off the medications he was abusing is much more important than his mental stability. Hmm. That comes out bad, but I think you know what I mean. Saying a prayer for you, Dan, and the family. ((((hugs)))) [/QUOTE]
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