A member asked:

My hypomania and insomnia have gotten worse. i'm staying awake for 32-40 hours at a time.i want to do anything but sleep. gym, clean, tv, work.i started hallucinating about 8 months ago. i need a doctor who's going to do more than just consult.

13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

ER: If you're hallucinating, get yourself to your closest emergency room ASAP. If you were hallucinating, this is serious and nothing to fool around with or wait on. Do it right this minute.

Answered 11/28/2017

2.1k views

Thank
Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bipolar Disorder: I understand your frustration of having “just consult” Your hypomania, staying awake, and hallucinations require immediate Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Go to E.R for Diagnosis of your symptoms, impairment of work, relationships and personal functioning; lab tests, assessment of inpatient psychiatric treatment including Medication, and Therapy to cope with present symptoms.

Answered 5/11/2016

2.1k views

Thank

Crisis: Ask your family or a trusted friend to help you get to nearest ER or get yourself to the ER. You would benefit from a brief (few days) hospital stay for stabilization and proper diagnosis. Can also call crisis hotline: http://www.211brevard.org/community-services/crisis-hotline-of-central-florida/ Stay safe and get help right away.

Answered 10/31/2015

2.1k views

Thank

Related Questions