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 was also in the ICU, but for 4 days.
I was fighting, thats why I this the police used a tazor on me.
I was restrained most of the time.

So what was your drug of choice, if you had one?
What was the diagnosis?

[marcatj]

i know buddy... if you decide to go at some point, just research the person as best you can.

and ask them questions, too.  like an interview.. i've heard that's a great way to find a good one... (i didn't, i didn't know enough at the time to.. thank goodness I got vey lucky.)

[blueyz]

I think I know what your talking about here.  Recently I posted "I was Hope" and my body shut down while trying to taper.  The thing is when it comes to the liver, all the toxins we are putting in it will only last so long.  Then it effects the rest of your body AND MIND!  I don't remember going to the hospital, being in ICU for 5 days, being transported...nothing.  They say you also reverse to child-like behavior when the toxins in your liver become too much.  I was told I was a real handful...biting at any Dr or Nurse that came to poke me, fighting, cursing, yelling and rocking back and forth.  I'm fine now and am very lucky to be able to write about this.  This is what could have happened to you.

Best of luck and feel free to ask questions!

[TommyBee]

Too bad you ae in CA. I would go see your psychotherapist

[marcatj]

totally.  hence, the shrinkage...

[TommyBee]

Thank you. Always look forward, but don't forget the past. If you forget you are doomed to repeat it.