Going inpatient tomorrow

[wysereveryday]

Im going to a psych ward tomorrow. This isnt my first time going but hopefully my last. I feel like they really help. Have any of you been? Do you think you benefited from it?

[Hidden]

You can learn a lot in there and me personally it helped greatly. How long will you be in there for, is it voluntary

[wysereveryday in reply to Hidden]

It is voluntary and should only be 2 weeks

[stevegroundhog]

Went twice in 2012 due to suicide attempts, being cut off from outside stimuli, electronics, and being with others who have similar issues means you aren’t alone. Ask if they have an outpatient program after the inpatient as well. It’s like a halfway house to ease you back into the world.

[Hidden]

Hope it helps you...

It’s good you are feeling positive around it for sure...

With every good wish to you 🌻🌻🌻

[Hidden]

I have been for two months. It was an involuntary state hospital. It was awful, scary, dangerous, co Ed with criminals even in for murder. I was forced meds while being held down, sexually assaulted, in fights, etc. No benefit at all. In fact I have ptsd from it, way worse than the reasons I went in. Hope yours is way better.

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Hidden]

My goodness, that sounds horrific and illegal. I am so sorry that you were forced into it, I pray that you will find peace away from it. 💜

[Hidden in reply to Brightfuture22]

Thank you.

[wysereveryday in reply to Hidden]

That sounds horrifying and im sorry they put you thru that. I have been in this ine before and its really chill. Group counseling and all that fun stuff. So sorry you didnt have a good experience

[Hidden in reply to wysereveryday]

Thank you. I'm getting past it.

[Agora1]

wysereveryday, I went in voluntary because of severe overwhelming anxiety.

It was the best 6 weeks I could have asked for. Structure played the most important

part of the day as well as therapy available around the clock. I truly didn't want to go

home, I felt so emotionally safe there. I hope you make the best of the situation and

use that time just for you. Good Luck my friend. xx

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Agora1]

Hi Agora, I am curious about something. When it’s a voluntary stay, do they force you to take meds? Can you leave at any time?

💜Ash

[Agora1 in reply to Brightfuture22]

Brightfuture, in a voluntary stay, I was not forced to take medications but used that

time for my doctor to find the right med, the right dose. As for leaving any time, you

can. However I believe there was a 48-72 hr wait time. You can't just get up and walk

out of a locked unit.

[Brightfuture22 in reply to Agora1]

Oh okay, well that is great then!! I feel like this type of inpatient therapy could be really beneficial for many anxiety/depression sufferers! 💜

[Agora1 in reply to Brightfuture22]

Like anything else in life, you get back what you put into it.

This will be your extended "me time". I'm behind you in your

decision. Stay Positive. xx

[wysereveryday in reply to Agora1]

Not going to lie i am mainly going for the peace, quiet and structure. I want a routine and it will give me that. Im super nervous because its been aqhile but i really know it will help tremendously

[Agora1 in reply to wysereveryday]

wysereveryday, you will get everything you need to heal. My best to you. xx

[Hidden in reply to wysereveryday]

I loved the routine but after I got out I felt lost, it took me a while to be able to function without it but then my therapist showed me how to make my own

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

That's true Danielle...life isn't as structured as the unit. But using what I learned

in those 6 weeks help me adjust as well as continuing talk therapy. xx

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

First time was the hardest for me but I ended up feeling really at ease and comfortable, i learned a lot also

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

xx

[kenster1]

hi ive never been an impatient talked myself out of it 2009 doctor wouldn't sanction it 2010.hope it goes well and your ok.look at it a recovery/respite don't look at it in a negative way.all the best hope you come home with a new vibrant outlook.

[imasleep123]

I’ve been into inpatient a few times, voluntary. I found it helpful. I didn’t have any problems and I got along with most people well.