Ever been to a psych ward?

[Rynalia]

Plenty of times, both voluntary and involuntary.

Man oh man do I just love the cop raids.


Experiences range from pretty alright to human rights violations.

Sleep too much? Yeah we'll just confiscate your entire bed. Have fun.

Windows? What are those? Wooden boards and metal bars, baby.

Sleep? Sure, but only 10-15 minutes intervals before we walk inside your room and turn on the portable high beams straight in your face.

Cardboard pillows and literal paper sheets in the middle of winter in negative degree weather is fantastic.

Food? Spray pancakes and meatloaf. :)

 

[no-hope-no-future]

Once and never want to again. They watch everything you do and you're not allowed on your own unless someone is with you. Everything is taken away from you if its considered a risk factor. It felt more like a prison to me. Never allowed outside. You're forced to take meds at specific times and you end up in a room full of people who just seem to spend time making you feel worse for wanting to kill your self.
You also have other people who have things ranging from OCD to psychosis sometimes having to go into full lock down just to deal with any issues. You're restricted to when people can see you and what you can do in your room. All this while still being expected to run your life while being locked up.

 

[whywere]

Yes...March 17th like a month now

Severe depression episode

Hugs and love to you, as I also have massive depression, and I wrap my arms around you with a hug and the knowledge that you are a worthy, kind and ever so caring soul, with so much to give yourself and others.

Lots of well wishes with sunny blue skies to/for you my good friend.

Walter

 

[-nobodyknows-]

Three times

 

[dontwakemeup]

I had an involuntary 72 hr hold. I felt so bad for the other patients because some were so out of touch with reality. Actually, I'd prefer to be like that. The staff were all nice, and the patients were also. I had this 1 lady who would draw me butterflies everyday. I actually looked forward to my pictures, she was so sweet. I guess it's what you make it. It didn't help me, but I got the break from everyone I needed and great sleep.

 

[FoxSauce]

T

Hugs and love to you, as I also have massive depression, and I wrap my arms around you with a hug and the knowledge that you are a worthy, kind and ever so caring soul, with so much to give yourself and others.

Lots of well wishes with sunny blue skies to/for you my good friend.

Walter

Thank you so much for the kind words ! You too! Touvalso deserve kindness and best of wishes!