Being admitted to clinic? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!?!
Question: Being admitted to clinic.? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!.?
I have been diagnosed with depression a couple of months back. I have been seeing a clinical psychologist for a couple of months now. A few weeks back I attempted suicide, but this came out in therapy only last week. My suicidal tendencies tend to be more impulsive than planned out. My therapist immediately referred me to a psychiatrist who evaluated me, and changed my medication also last week, although the attempt was a couple of weeks ago. She suggested that I should keep hospitalization open as an option. When do I know it has come to the point that I require in-patient treatment. I understand that I may not be thinking objectively, but the suicidal thoughts have lessend to the extent that I feel that I have more control over them. Affect is also better. But sleeping and eating patterns have worsend. At this stage admittance to the clinic is voluntary, but how do I know that this is the right choice at this point in time.?Health Question & Answer
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You know it's the right choice at the right time when you acknowledge your problems and are prepared to work hard to change. Most people consider going to the hospital a bad thing. I do not. I attempted suicide and had the mandatory 3 day incarceration in a mental hospital. It was the safest I had felt in a long time. It was the most comforting feeling to be around people who had problems just like mine and some much worse. We were not allowed to loll around in bed we had group therapies and other activities all during the day and a once a week session with our psychiatrist.I stayed 3 reeks. Your life sounds pretty miserable right now so what have you got to lose by voluntarily admitting yourself.? They will also evaluate the meds you are on and sometimes the psychiatrist will make changes........and they will be there to monitor you in case there are any side effects. You will know when the time is right, but I think it would be best for you if you didn't wait until you are suicidal.Health Question & Answer
Tough question.
In terms of the eating - are you eating SOMETHING most days.?
Sleeping - are you running the risk of sleep deprivation.?
Are you alone, or do you have a support network helping you out.?
Is there any other option such as day-patient support.?
I am cautiously confident that things are getting better for you, but I hope these questions help...Health Question & Answer
In terms of the eating - are you eating SOMETHING most days.?
Sleeping - are you running the risk of sleep deprivation.?
Are you alone, or do you have a support network helping you out.?
Is there any other option such as day-patient support.?
I am cautiously confident that things are getting better for you, but I hope these questions help...Health Question & Answer
I cant help you, but i just want to let you know that it is great of you to be getting help with this, and not taking it by yourself.
Good luck, and God bless :)Health Question & Answer
Good luck, and God bless :)Health Question & Answer
I pray that you get better. Just remember that evil is always there to whisper in your ear at your darkest hour. Good Luck and Go with God.Health Question & Answer
you and your therapist and psyc doc should have a plan as to what is considered dangerous for you.
also what kind of support system do you have. how often are you in therapy, can you get ahold of your therapist if a crisis occurs.?
on you and your health care team can really answer these questions. but dont give up hope. a lot of docs like to keeps going in patient as an option but a lot of people dont need it. so keep doing what your doing and stay in constant touch with your health care team.
also remember the holiday are the most stressful time for many and depression is the highest at this time of year.
so be gentle with your self and do what the doctor orders.Health Question & Answer
also what kind of support system do you have. how often are you in therapy, can you get ahold of your therapist if a crisis occurs.?
on you and your health care team can really answer these questions. but dont give up hope. a lot of docs like to keeps going in patient as an option but a lot of people dont need it. so keep doing what your doing and stay in constant touch with your health care team.
also remember the holiday are the most stressful time for many and depression is the highest at this time of year.
so be gentle with your self and do what the doctor orders.Health Question & Answer
It sounds as though you want to take care of yourself and that is such a good sign.
Since your affect is better but sleeping and eating patterns have worsened, why not go to an in-patient hospital just to see what is really going on.? You may feel so much better after that, and it certainly can't hurt. You said you had more control over your suicidal thoughts, but why not get so much better that you don't even have suicidal thoughts.
You have your whole life ahead of you -- make sure it is all it can be. Good luck to you.Health Question & Answer
Since your affect is better but sleeping and eating patterns have worsened, why not go to an in-patient hospital just to see what is really going on.? You may feel so much better after that, and it certainly can't hurt. You said you had more control over your suicidal thoughts, but why not get so much better that you don't even have suicidal thoughts.
You have your whole life ahead of you -- make sure it is all it can be. Good luck to you.Health Question & Answer
no one ever wants to go into inpatient treatment. that's weird. what you are feeling is completely normal. you know it's probably a good idea, but you are still hesitant, because, let's face it, you're not only admitting to a problem you can't solve on your own, you're letting a bunch of people you don't know take care of you. you'll be in therapy and on meds and all your freedoms will be restricted. it's a hellish thing to have to deal with; to go or not to go.?
here's some insight. i'm 18. when i was 14, after struggling with severe anorexia (hair loss, loss of period, bruising, low heart rate, no sex drive, self-harm, loss of interest in life and it's joys), my parents forced me into a hospital and i spent a long time gaining enough weight to be able to go back to school. i didn't want to go and the relapse rate is high, but had my parents not, i would have died. this repeated seven more times with clinics and hospitals and emergency rooms. at the age of 18, i now get to say when. it's a hard thing to recognize yourself struggling, but i am now and i'm taking care of it. if it doesn't work; up a step i go.
that's what this is about. things are falling apart, so yes now is the time. will it fix everything.? no. but you have to make a decision that will keep you safe and get you closer to being back on your feet than anything you have done so far as done.
please go. take the time to be selfish - help yourself.Health Question & Answer
here's some insight. i'm 18. when i was 14, after struggling with severe anorexia (hair loss, loss of period, bruising, low heart rate, no sex drive, self-harm, loss of interest in life and it's joys), my parents forced me into a hospital and i spent a long time gaining enough weight to be able to go back to school. i didn't want to go and the relapse rate is high, but had my parents not, i would have died. this repeated seven more times with clinics and hospitals and emergency rooms. at the age of 18, i now get to say when. it's a hard thing to recognize yourself struggling, but i am now and i'm taking care of it. if it doesn't work; up a step i go.
that's what this is about. things are falling apart, so yes now is the time. will it fix everything.? no. but you have to make a decision that will keep you safe and get you closer to being back on your feet than anything you have done so far as done.
please go. take the time to be selfish - help yourself.Health Question & Answer