Current Events > My gf had to be admitted to the psych ward the other day

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It sounds like some kind of paranoia disorder. She's going to need some deep rest before she comes back. A lot of it has to do with stress or repressed stress that heightens her sensitivity.

That's actually pretty close. Still up to the doctor, sure, but it sounds similar. Especially the sensitivity. The last few days before going to the hospital she didn't want me touching her saying she's far too sensitive. Not even to give her a hug or just hold her hand. I'm not taking anything mean she says to me personally because, like I said, this isn't her.

The episode varies with people, but basically the brain warps reality to make it rationalize that everything around them is trying to persecute you. It's an odd feeling because when I was in that state, I knew myself that I was warping reality, but to my mind and perception it's a real feeling. It's pretty surreal.

Anyway after some deep rest you'll probably discover some underlying stressor that caused it. The human mind is really fragile, things like this helps you appreciate how delicate it is. Hope your gf recovers soon.

She wants to do so many things for work but can't get herself started in anything.

No idea what your gf has though. IIRC, delusions and paranoia can come from several things. Hopefully it's something that can be mitigated.

That sounds just like the delusions my friends grandmother had from dementia. She was convinced her family was trying to harm her and that someone was in the house with her.

No idea what your gf has though. IIRC, delusions and paranoia can come from several things. Hopefully it's something that can be mitigated.

She's been super stressing herself since she lost her last job. She wants to do so many things for work but can't get herself started in anything. On top of her mom always on her ass for not doing something every day. I can't even convince her that it's ok to take some time relax.

Yeah. That kind of breaks my heart :(

I'm not her doctor but I'd try and create an enviornment where she is stable and healthy mentally.
Hope things go well.

The episode varies with people, but basically the brain warps reality to make it rationalize that everything around them is trying to persecute you. It's an odd feeling because when I was in that state, I knew myself that I was warping reality, but to my mind and perception it's a real feeling. It's pretty surreal.

Isnt the sign that youre having an episode that youre not aware of your own reality

This kinda happened to me 7 years ago like I kept having paranoid thoughts but I shrugged it off until it got worse and worse thoughts, then i had a breakdown and I thought i was being plotted to be killed but I got better after a few months of being in psych ward well it was more 1 month til i was better but they kept me in longer to make sure I was okay and stable. It still i have paranoid thoughts but since I had a breakdown and realised nothing was out to get me it made me have stronger thoughts and emotions. Also I was quite young so now I'm more mature I can handle myself better. If it's anything like me the best thing would be to try being calm around them and not all nervous or emotional cos it'll comfort her more.

Isnt the sign that youre having an episode that youre not aware of your own reality

Normally yes, but the episode I had was maybe the 3rd or 4th one. By then I'd recovered, and when the episode hit me I just realized that my actual senses weren't functioning properly. It's wild.

Go ahead and break up with her. Find a girl with less baggage.

Just got back from a visit with her. She's still out there. There's been paranoia, aggressive behavior, and at times just a general lack of touch with reality. Right now she seems to think that those of us close to her are up to something or we're not who we say we are. Not sure on that one. Just looks at us with suspicion. Sound familiar to anyone? I'm desperate for clues about what's going on.

I develop craziness when I don't get enough rest. Has she taken time off from work? Taking good self-care?

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my ex was diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia and ended up in the psych ward for like 6 months til they let her kinda go be free as long as she took meds and stayed with her mom
We were apart at the time but she thought the whole school was against her and did some major self harm stuff. we slowly got back together while she was doing the psych ward thing
the psych ward gave her drugs that turned her to a zombie and pretty delusional... she eventually stopped taking the drugs on her own and became her normal self again. I believe the psych ward wanted her on drugs forever. fuck that

I would assume this has been thought of but is it possibly medication related? My mother once had a bad reaction to some meds and ended up in a psych ward for a bit. I was about 14 at the time and she was in a state where she thought my friend and I were 6 years old, but she still had enough presence of mind to call her therapist.

Just got back from a visit with her. She's still out there. There's been paranoia, aggressive behavior, and at times just a general lack of touch with reality. Right now she seems to think that those of us close to her are up to something or we're not who we say we are. Not sure on that one. Just looks at us with suspicion. Sound familiar to anyone? I'm desperate for clues about what's going on.

She's been super stressing herself since she lost her last job. She wants to do so many things for work but can't get herself started in anything. On top of her mom always on her ass for not doing something every day. I can't even convince her that it's ok to take some time relax.

Sounds like classic case of paranoid schizophrenia. Not everyone with schizophrenia has hallucinations so just because she's not hearing voices or anything isn't a disqualifier.

HOWEVER

There is such a thing as stress-induced psychosis that has many similar symptoms as schizophrenia.

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001529.htm

I believe this is probably more likely. A bigger issue is that if it's "not the first time" as you've said then your girlfriend seems likely prone to these psychotic fits and I'd suggest distancing yourself for your safety as neither schizophrenia or frequent brief psychotic episodes are good news.

But you know her better than I do so it's your call to make. I just personally would be very afraid of a person like this.

Oh shit I forgot about that. According to her parents there's been more than once she's been convinced someone else was in the house. I really have considered the possibility that maybe she's gone for good mentally.

Where did I say it's not the first time? I honestly don't remember bud. Not trying to be a dick.

Maybe I misread what you were trying to say here but that's how it came off to me.

1. Make sure you are safe at all times. Should she ever turn violent, she might turn out to be stronger than you, or employ a weapon of some kind, or have the element of surprise by virtue of snapping suddenly. If you keep guns around, get rid of them or lock them up. And if you experience even one genuinely violent psychotic episode, walk away and don't get lured back.
2. Watch out for yourself. It seems like you and her parents are on the same page, but that's subject to change at any time. Once she gets out of the psych ward, you could become the subject of damaging things that are not violent: hidden surveillance, damaging stories, false police reports, money troubles, etc.
3. Make sure you have a bug out plan. I hope she gets better and that your relationship thrives, but take practical steps in case that doesn't happen. If you live together, can you get your own place or separate from her quickly if need be? You said she doesn't work, but is she a source of other income you need (like maybe she gets disability)? Do you have a kid together (don't have one if you don't until you are sure she responds to treatment)? In other words, be ready to pull the eject lever if it comes to that.