Can they force me?

[Steel Maiden]

I went to A&E last night because the clomipramine I was on (175mg) made me go totally manic. They gave me lorazepam and I went home. I didn't take my clomipramine last night and I didn't take it today. Already I feel so much more calmer and relaxed. I am a bit sleepy but at least I'm not manic and drawing all over my body, dancing up and down the stairs and constantly talking really fast.

However a psychiatrist called me today (not my one) and said I had to take 150mg clomipramine. I said no as I would go manic again. She said take 100mg and I said no. She said I had to so I lied and said ok.

I'm not taking clomipramine, I'm scared of that evil drug.

Can they force me to take it? It's for OCD and anxiety.

I feel so peaceful atm.

[tiptoes]

Is it possible for you to make contact with your prescribing doctor or your GP to discuss this. I tend to find those more actively involved in my care more willing to make adjustments where as others will just say you must stick with whatever has been prescribed.

[Steel Maiden]

The psychiatrist said mine would call me tomorrow.

I am not manic for once and nor am I chronically constipated, trembling or having really blurry vision.

It's nice being off clomipramine. Let's hope it stays that way and I can get an increase in my olanzapine.