So for the last 9 years I’ve been living with my mother I’m on this cycle of tapering down my medicine, mom threatens me with police if I don’t go inpatient ( because I’m hearing voices ) and then the hospital screwing up my medicine by putting me on mega doses that take forever to taper off of again. This had happened like 10 times in the past 9 years. I’m at the point now where I want to taper down my medicine again but I’m wondering can my mom really call the police and force me into a hospital in the US? Or should I just ignore her ? Even if I’m briefly psychotic it always goes away within a week or two and this happens every time I try to get on a normal maintenance dose ( most likely brain adjusting to lower dose ) I’m tired of this pattern of helplessness and being over drugged
Where I’m from they can have you committed if your a risk to yourself or others
And how would they know I’m risk? It’s my Moms word against mine. I am usually fine but my mom blows everything out of proportion. I am tired of being on too much medicine
What meds and doses are you actually on now?
I know Im not in America so this should not be taken as gospel re: American psych law.
In the UK, a family member can raise the concerns with Police or call for an Ambulance. A medical pro will then decide if you need to see the Psych Team. If the Psych Team feels there is some concern, they will have a Doctor (prob on-call) to come and see you. That Doctor will then discuss you and your case with another Doctor - and they’ll decide together what happens. They could ask you to come into hospital voluntarily, or they may section you and force you in.
When I was first taken in, it was from the Police who had Psych Team to come and see me in custody. I was put in front of a judge (over video link) in the morning, and with the advice of the Police and 2 Doctors (from Psych Team) they decided I needed to be in hospital as it was evident I was unwell and my crime may of been committed without full capacity. Thats different to a civil admission, admittedly.
Yes people in the States can call the cops on the severely mentally ill and I would take it very seriously.
It can easily be done
Unfortunately we don’t have a lot of rights
You don’t really have many rights. The police can’t just shoot you. They can’t use violence without reason. Everything else is pretty much fair game. You can be detained for extended periods. You can be restrained. Drugged. They can’t do sexual stuff to you. So there are rights involved, but you don’t have many.
[In the U.S. in 2025, people have rights to dignity, privacy, least restrictive treatment, and participation in care decisions, but these rights face evolving tensions with increased involuntary commitment efforts, though new laws (like H.R. 3320 for Medicaid expansion and H.R. 3266 for infrastructure) aim to boost community care, while legislation like the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 seeks parity with physical health, highlighting ongoing legal shifts balancing individual autonomy with public safety in mental health care.
Core Patient Rights (Federal & State) Least Restrictive Environment: Right to treatment in settings that least restrict personal liberty, as noted in 42 U.S. Code § 9501.
Informed Consent/Refusal: Right to participate in treatment planning and refuse certain treatments, with exceptions for involuntary commitment criteria.
Privacy & Confidentiality: Protection of personal information and medical records.
Humane Care & Dignity: Right to respectful, dignified treatment, free from abuse, seclusion, or unnecessary restraint.
Access to Care & Grievances: Right to necessary mental health services, access to records, and ability to file grievances.
Key 2025 Developments & Tensions Increased Involuntary Commitment Push: Executive orders and legislative discussions in 2025 encourage broader civil commitment for individuals with severe mental illness, especially regarding homelessness.
Medicaid Expansion Efforts: H.R.3320 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Strengthening Medicaid aims to use Medicaid for intensive community services (like assertive community treatment) to prevent crises, balancing care access with potential liberty restrictions.
Medicare Parity Efforts: The proposed Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 seeks to end lifetime limits on inpatient psychiatric care, ensuring mental health parity with physical health.
Focus on Infrastructure: Mental Health Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2025 provides loans for treatment facility construction, while the Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 aims to remove barriers to inpatient coverage.
Where to Find Help Protection & Advocacy Systems (P&As): Federally funded systems (like Disability Rights Florida) offer advocacy for patients’ rights.
Mental Health America (MHA): Provides resources and advocates for patient autonomy and rights.
In essence, while core rights remain, 2025 reflects a push-pull between expanding access (especially community-based) and potentially increasing involuntary measures, with legislation attempting to bridge these gaps.]–AI Overview
234 mg invega injection , 6 mg paliperidone pills and cobenfy
Yeah… You’re on the max dose of 3APs.
But if it’s working and you’re not getting any side effects then why change it?
I think maybe the doctors get worried about losing their ass if they don’t admit someone who then goes on to do bad stuff.
In borderline cases I think the docs therefore err on the side of caution
I feel like complete sh!t my hands are shaking and I’m vaping non stop
If your hands are shaking, then you need to talk to your doctor.
try to stop vaping bro
i know its hard but cardiovascularly you need to stop that on aps
It’s impossible to stop on antipsychotics
bruh
im on aps and im not vaping
but you do you but its not helping you thrive
What antipsychotic are you on?
3mg rexulti .. 4mg is max dose
i was on 100mg paliperidone for 5 years
Are you taking Wellbutrin?
no but dr wants to put me on zoloft or something that sounds like marzapan