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Old 11-27-2007, 10:46 PM #11
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Dear Highhatsize,

I sort of suggested that she could ask about Haldol as an emergency med while Mrs. Bear is waiting overnight for a visit with the pdoc.

I think that people are given that med sometimes upon admissions to er.


Yes, that med is troubling because of its side effects.

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I suggested the use of this med because she was desperate and yes they use this medication in ER's when you have emergencies such as wes's. and they have a med called cogentin that they give to help off set side effects from the haldol.
When I was first diagnosed bipolar in the late 90's...I was given extra doses on hand of haldol to use in case of emergencies, but I was also given cogentin too.


My heart jsut breaks for the severity of Wes's case and how unstable he becomes...it is jsut heart breaking for you and your family mrs bear.
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I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9,
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I'm glad Wes is more settled..

the pet thing....Hey thats why a dog is known as 'MANS BEST FRIEND' [Fantastic]


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The pdoc did rx Haldol with cogetin. He also increased the abilify by double. We are dropping the Lamictal in half and will increase the depakote 250 mgs then do labs.

He was chipper yesterday, but woke up in a depression this morning. His moods are everywhere. He is with my husband today because that is where he feels the most safe.

Thank you all so much.

HighHatSize, I have heard of the book you mentioned, but haven't read it. But, your suggestion has made me think..............I will start giving him a fairly large dose of B12. It has worked in the past, I had just forgotten. It helps his mood.

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WEll I am glad to hear he is somewhat better, glad that your hubby helps him to feel safe.
You take care sweetie.
sending well wishes to you and your family.
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I will not give up in this weight loss journey, nor this need to be AF. 3-19-13=156, 6-7-13=139, 8-19-13=149, 11-12-13=140, 6-28-14=157, 7-24-14=149, 9-24-14=144, 1-12-15=164, 2-28-15=149, 4-21-15=143, 6-26-15=138.5, 7-22-15=146, 8-24-15=151, 9-15-15=145, 11-1-15=137, 11-29-15=143, 1-4-16=152, 1-26-16=144, 2-24-16=150, 8-15-16=163, 1-4-17=169, 9-20-17=174, 11-17-17=185.6, 3-22-18=167.9, 8-31-18= 176.3, 3-6-19=190.8 5-30-20=176, 1-4-21=202, 10-4-21= 200.8,12-10-21=186, 3-26-22=180.3, 7-30-22=188, 10-15-22=180.9,
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Hello Mrs.Bear (and all!!),

My heart goes out to you.

The support you are receiving here is what helped me though those teenage years with my youngest son (who is now 24!)... back then, it was the depression and tourette forums for me.

In the 10+ years that I have participated in the old Forums and this one, I have seen advancements beyond our wildest dreams.

Here you will absorb very useful information - use what you know is right for you and your son and your family.

In my wildest dreams, I pray that there will one day be an easy fix for mental illness.

Your son is very lucky to have you as a mom.
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And I forgot to say - thank God for your Dog.
They are very sensitive!
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HAH! YEAH!!

The voices and halucinations stopped yesterday. He was on the phone with his dad and they just stopped. He is still very blue, but we tried some B-12 this morning and we start upping is depakote tonight.

He even slept in his own bed last night.

Oh thank you so much. It gets so heavy sometimes. I need you guys when it gets this rough.

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and yes, the dog is awesome. He's so funny. If I am too tired or hurt really bad, he'll come lay on my chest and won't let me get up. lol He's a great fur baby.
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Hi,
Glad to hear things are looking up and Wes is better. The stress you are under must be awful.

Love Dogs, they are the best!

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