I've been very depressed lately. Now it has gotten to the point where I feel suicidal and like hurting other people. I have made a decision to get help. This is why I am admitting myself to the psychatric hospital. Please understand my decision and do not think less of me. After tonight it will be a while before I am on, as they do not allow computers at this hospital.
Catffienated, we wish you the best.
We look forward to seeing you back, whenever you are ready.
Very best wishes, Cat.... :smile:
We'll save your place here for you!
Take care,
Stella
We certainly wont think less of you, its a brave decision to seek help.
*big cat hugs*
Thank you all; I'm glad none of you think less of me. I was so worried everybody would think I was weak for not being able to handle it myself. I've got my appointment at 3:30 today because all of their beds were full until now. I look foward to coming back here.
And we'll be looking forward to your coming back, Cat!
How could any of us here think the less of you, pet? We're all in the same boat! So don't worry a second longer on that score.
very best wishes,
Stella
Take care of yourself Cat!!!!! It takes guts to do what your doing and I certainly don't think less of you!!
Hope all goes well!!
Peace
Tal, most people stay a week, I left early because I showed no signs of suicidal/homicidal ideations after 3 days. They do have a residental place there where people can stay infinitely. (One girl who was from there stayed there for 3 years!) But you have to either persistantly show ideations and no progress or actually do something like try to kill somebody. Or get a court order. I'm not offended, I like to clear up misconceptions.
It was okay, they treated me well there. They adjusted my medication and provided intense group therapy 'round the clock. They had groups on feelings mainly. The average age was 14, most people had substance abuse problems in addition to depression. We had a schedule like this:
Wake up at 6:30
Get dressed/hygeine duties
Vitals taken
Lab work sometimes (blood drawn)
Free time for a few minutes
Breakfast
Free time for a few minutes
Community group where we tell how we feel, our age, and our two goals for the day.
Free time for 5 minutes
Either Chemical Dependence group or Social Worker group
Free time
Lunch
School
Free time
Gym
Dinner
Community
Free time
Canteen (you get a snack if you have privilages)
Bedtime at 8-9:30 depending on your level.
All that your allowed to do doing free time and where your allowed to eat is depending on your color (Green, Yellow, Red) which depends on your points earned for participation and following rules. Your level is how safe you are (I-IV).
Yes it is!
Thank you everybody! Depression is no longer sucking me into a bottomless pit
Nope...sorry, I have continual empathy.