Psychiatric hospital

[Honsanx]

I was admitted on Saturday. I was extremely anxious as it was my first time and didn't know what to expect. The staff and everyone here are really nice.

Anyone have experience in one of these places?

[HearYou]

Depends...are you in the US and are you in the hospital under the "Baker Act"?

[HearYou]

Depends...I was in US but for only stabilization under the Baker Act as my meds needed adjustment.

[Agora1]

Honsanx, The room looks very familiar as a safe place to work on yourself in getting better. I'm glad the staff is treating you well. Are you still in? Usually they don't allow phones on the ward.

Where ever you are, continue working on yourself. This is your time. A time for emotional healing. Stay positive. xx

[Honsanx in reply to Agora1]

I'm still here, not too sure how long I'll be in for. Yeah, I've heard many don't allow phones. Luckily we are allowed but have to give to staff to charge.

[bamagirl0994 in reply to Honsanx]

Do u mind saying where u are I've been look for A good place for months and I'm to the end of my ropes looks lime u got a good one

[Sprinkle1]

Hello I have had 5 hospitalizations 3 were crap, just like warehouses. 1 was O.K. 1 Was great and I hated to leave. Glad you got a good one, take every opportunity they offer for healing. And follow up. Be good to yourself. I wish You well, sending love & peace. Sprinkle 1

[puddlediver]

Hi, I was sectioned twice last year for a month each. The first of these were my first time for mental health issues. I was petrified. Had no idea what to expect or how long I would be in. My room looks similar to yours. I settled down when I understood the routine. Everything about the ward was very calm. The nurses dealt calmly with any patient having serious episodes. This made it feel a safe place to be. On my second admission I was less afraid as I was admitted to the same ward and knew what to expect. Twelve months on and I’m back to my old self. They got me on the right medication the second time fortunately. I don’t ever want to be sectioned again but if I was due to deteriorating, I wouldn’t be afraid and see it as a place of safety. Hope this encourages you and keep well. Hugs

[Honsanx in reply to puddlediver]

I'm so glad that you're doing well. Thank you for giving me hope.

[habinns17]

Yep bloody awful experience and now suffering ptsd from it. Hope u feel better soon x

[Hidden]

Room looks a bit unhomely if you know what I mean? Hope there is a tv or something to do to keep your mind occupied. Keep well. 🙏

[Garben]

My room looked really similar to yours. I was under 18 when I went so I was in the kids ward.. the hardest thing about being there was meeting other patients who were 9 or so and hearing them tell me there suicide attempt story. That broke my heart. But they were all great kids that just needed someone to listen. It was overall a good experience. They had good food and there were always bunnies outside my window. But when I got out it was a really great and also terrifying day. No more being watched 24/7 and unlimited opportunities to try to kill my self again. Luckily I haven’t been back in four years, but this week I’ve gone down again. My therapist almost had me sent back. Hopefully I can make it out of this slump on my own!

I just noticed that your post is from 2 months ago so I’m not sure why it popped up in my feed! But I would love to hear an update on how you’re doing.