Mental Health Just got out of psych ward

[Americanfloosie]

So I got out of the hospital a couple weeks ago. I was having suicidal thoughts and I tried slashing my wrists one night. Luckily (I guess) my husband found me before I cut too deep.
I was doing okay until a few days ago. I'm feeling worse than before. They have me on Cymbalta 60mg, nurontin 300 mg 3x a day and klonopin 1mg for sleep. I feel like the only thing helping is the nurontin. I don't know what to do. Do I call my psychiatrist tomorrow and tell him my suicidal thoughts are worse? Or do I have to live in agony for the next few weeks until I see him?
I'm lost, in pain (emotionally and physically) I'm just a shell.
I have a 1 yr old who depends on me everyday. I can't be like this and I cannot check out. I just don't know what to do.
Anyone out there know how this feels?

 

[silverwheel]

Definitely call tomorrow and tell him your thoughts are getting worse. It's possible that you're having an adverse reaction to one of the medicines - I learned the hard way that I'm terribly allergic to Neurontin. I had severe emotional distress after only two days on it. Or it could be a bad reaction to the Cymbalta. When you say that you're feeling worse than before, do you mean worse than when you were in the hospital? Just looking for clarification.

 

[Jabberwocky]

When taking anti depressents it can take 2 - 3 weeks before the suicidal thoughts go away. I know as I have been on anti depressants the last 4 - 5 years. Am currently on cymbalta 60mg as well. It does work some days other days not but that's because I drink on some days.

I've been suicidal however I know it goes away after a while. Just hang in there.

 

[cj]

You should call him as soon as possible. Some docs have after hours emergency numbers.

 

[AlphaMethylPhenyl]

You don't deserve to live in pain. While it doesn't do well to incessantly contact your doctor, I think the occasion calls for at least a check-in.

We feel you.

 

[rupus2020]

Definitely call tomorrow and tell him your thoughts are getting worse. It's possible that you're having an adverse reaction to one of the medicines - I learned the hard way that I'm terribly allergic to Neurontin. I had severe emotional distress after only two days on it. Or it could be a bad reaction to the Cymbalta. When you say that you're feeling worse than before, do you mean worse than when you were in the hospital? Just looking for clarification.

I had a manic episode shortly after being prescribed Cymbalta. I got into an argument with my neighbor and wound up in jail. It definitely caused me not to be me. It could have been the tramadol with the Cymbalta. I've never tried the Cymbalta by itself. I'll never take it again.

 

[SixBuckets]

Call your psychiatrist. Are they attached to the inpatient unit? Psychiatrists generally have a loose triage system for their appointments, so they will fit you in if it's an emergency.

Congratulations for getting this far! Surviving a suicide attempt and getting started with recovery treatment requires being super tough, and you're doing the right thing by proactively seeking treatment for your symptoms.

Good luck.