The doctor downgraded my cousin’s status from critical condition last night. He discharged her completely a few hours ago. In my (not so humble) opinion, she should still be receiving inpatient services, but without medical insurance, the minimum level of care is the norm. She has become another unfortunate statistic.

I was amazed that they did not put her on Emergency Detention order complete with a mandatory three-day inpatient evaluation in a psychiatric facility. I was only having ideations when I the hospital psychiatrist ordered my involuntary detention. I thought that was ridiculous considering I checked myself in, but that’s doctors for you. It was probably because I have medical insurance. The damned greedy bastards.

Nevertheless, I am thrilled she is going to be okay. I was scared to that we were going to lose her. I plan to keep a close eye on her and to make more of an effort to be there for her. She has been there for me through some very rough depressive episodes and I want to return the favor. I do not want to lose her, especially to suicide. One in five people with bipolar disorder commit suicide and if I have anything to do with it, she will not become the one of them.