Psychotic Episodes

[TommyBee]

My story is long and most of you have heard it before from others. I have abused vicodin for about 7 years. I have tried to detox a few times with short term success. I did detox, but I went back to the meds. In May 2007 I tried to detox again and I hade a seizure. I spent some time in the hospital, but again a little whie later I was back on the meds. I then decieded to go to the hospital and detox, which I should have done in the first place. I lasted a little while, but again I went back to vicodin. This is where it gets weird. In September I had a psychotic episode. I ended up getting arrested and taken to the hospital which is the only reason I knew I was sick. I don't remember most things and what I do remember was a delusion. What I remember happening did, but my perspective of it was "crazy." The toxicology screen showed I had no drugs in my system, which I find really strange. I was treated for a mental disorder and the doctors don't know why it happened. I did have more episodes after that, but they were shorter. I have told the doctors that I am an addict. They don't seem to think that it has anything to do with what happened. Has anyone ever heard of this happening from withdrawals? even though the doctors don't think so, I think it may have something to do with it. I would be thankful for any feedback. Also, there is a lot more to this story. I just tried to make it short as I could. If you want to know anything plase ask. Thank you.

[TommyBee]

I have some research to do, because I don't even know what those threrapy' s are.

Success stories isn't a bad question, I just don't think the answer would be that honest.

[TommyBee]

So did the toxins from your liver cause dimensia?

My friends fater died from live cancer. I ws very close so I know that happens.

What is really bothering me is the lack of diagnosis. Also, I want the DA to drop the criminal charges, so I don't havr to fight in court that I eas temporarly insane. A year agao I didn't even believe that was true.

[marcatj]

... and i actually don't think the success stories is a bad question..

[marcatj]

no worries buddy...

i would ask them how long they've been practicing, in your case - if they've had any experience with addiction/drugs... hmm... lemme think about that one a minute... i may google it also!!

maybe also what kind of "therapy" do they believe in/follow (Fruedian, Jungian, Cognitive Behavioral - which i think is good, but not when you first go...) etc.

i'll give it some more thought.  for what it's worth, i think Frued was a boob, from the little i remember from college. it was all about his d*** and how everyone wants to have sex with their mom.. LOL.

[blueyz]

Apparantly I was in Acute Liver failure.  My huaband had to take me to the ER after I started doing some really crazy shite @ home. ( I don't remember).  They did have to secure me for my safety and the safety of the staff.  I'm ok with that, One I don't remember and two they were trying to keep me alive.  
My DOC.....pretty much any opiate I could get my hands on.  But no more.  I was given a second chance for a reason...I need to take it.  I do have a regular counselor and she knows and is great.

[TommyBee]

What do I ask?
Are you good?
Are you worth the money?
Can you tell me some success stories?

I know i am being a smarta**, but how do you interview them?

I mean no disrespeact with the smart comments, I just like to have fun every now and again.