Discussion How many times have you been in psych ward?

[UninformedLover]

Only once. My school found out I was self harming and forced me to be committed :/. Tbh I kind of enjoyed it but only because I made a lot of friends which is a rare occurence for me. Plus I didnt have to be subjected to horrible emotional abuse by my mother so that was a plus for me.

 

[azucaramargo]

None, but I should've called white coats on Ferme when they ordered my partner to kill me if necessary. Because wtf did they expect to happen to me once I slink away?

Who's Ferme?

 

[Woodnote]

Never. Which surprises me because I got taken to the emergency room after a suicide attempt when I was younger. They just sent me home after.

 

[Reyki6667]

8.

 

[Shamana]

2 times

First 6 months and second 3 months

Did not do me any good at all. Just feels like a prison.

 

[metalchic_74]

15x
2004-1
2005-1
2007-1
2011-1
2015-4
2017-5
2018-2
This is how I was approved for disability
All of them were for Anxiety, insomnia, suicide attempts

 

[PDAnnie2610]

Psych ward... hmm

State mental hospital - 5 times, ranging from one day to 4 days

Psych unit in general hospital - I think 3 stays - ranging from 3 to 5 days.

Overseas - 17 days stay once when I was a student.

 

[LastWhisper]

1 time for ~2 month. It was a waste of time.

 

[BipolarExpat]

Just once. 2 weeks in Thailand back in 2003. It was surreal.

 

[Astral316]

6x in 6 years... longest stay was 8 months.

 

[BandAddict]

5 stays in the last 4 years. Never for very long, since I'm generally compliant.

 

[exhausted]

Never, other than being kept in for observation after an attempt at 13 years old.

 

[Janebb]

Once inpatient 2 outpatient

 

[Ironweed]

Once, continuously, for three months. But in two venues. Six weeks in a dedicated nut house, then a transfer and six weeks in the psychiatric wing of a general hospital. Makes no sense, but that was what my parents had insurance for. Then the insurance ran out, and out the door they pushed me.

I left feeling every bit as awful as I did on the first day. With the sense that the whole thing is a scam, and that I would do anything I could to avoid returning. About the only thing the whole experience taught me is how to lie convincingly to cops and psychologists. Only had my bullshit called out once since, by a social worker who promptly fired me as a client.

 

[azucaramargo]

Never. Which surprises me because I got taken to the emergency room after a suicide attempt when I was younger. They just sent me home after.

That is sad. I'm guessing it's because they had nowhere to send you? Inpatient psych facilities are few and far between. Also, if you were a minor, that would've made finding you a bed probably more difficult. I'm curious about who brought you to the E.R. and how you felt after being brought home. Thank you for posting.

 

[deadalready1969]

Five inpatient stays, numerous outpatient programs.

 

[Janebb]

Once inpatient 2 outpatient

And numerous ER visit against my will. Luckily I know how to smile and pull my shit together so hopefully I don't go back. There are so few bed available where I live that you have to be in severe distress. So I've gotten good about learning the lingo and what to say.

 

[Woodnote]

That is sad. I'm guessing it's because they had nowhere to send you? Inpatient psych facilities are few and far between. Also, if you were a minor, that would've made finding you a bed probably more difficult. I'm curious about who brought you to the E.R. and how you felt after being brought home. Thank you for posting.

I'm not sure why they just sent me home. I was a minor. The whole situation was kind of a blur. My home life wasn't great and that's putting it lightly.

My father brought me there. He was really quiet the whole time though. I had mentioned suicide before but nobody believed me.

Going home I felt... sad, angry, and even embarrassed. I wanted to die even more after that.

 

[Lilanel]

Never.

My parents didn't believe in mental health care. I also really, really didn't want to get committed, so I usually shy away from really discussing suicide with anyone who can do anything about it. I've carefully read the laws about mandated reporters and involuntary commitment in my state.

I scraped by one time by telling the therapist that I'd have trouble holding onto my license to practice law if I was committed. Really close one.

 

[azucaramargo]

I'm not sure why they just sent me home. I was a minor. The whole situation was kind of a blur. My home life wasn't great and that's putting it lightly.

My father brought me there. He was really quiet the whole time though. I had mentioned suicide before but nobody believed me.

Going home I felt... sad, angry, and even embarrassed. I wanted to die even more after that.

Oh Woodnote, how awful! I like the way you write. I am glad your dad brought you to the E.R., though, and hopefully brought you home, too. I empathize and sympathize, and picture little you in the car ride with your dad. Sending you my love and care.

Only once. My school found out I was self harming and forced me to be committed :/. Tbh I kind of enjoyed it but only because I made a lot of friends which is a rare occurence for me. Plus I didnt have to be subjected to horrible emotional abuse by my mother so that was a plus for me.

Like you, I also made friends, and appreciated the experience somewhat.

 

[Qbert]

6

 

[passenger27]

I've been seeing psychiatrists and eating the pills they've given me for 18 years and I've never been to a psych ward, even though I've had manic spells, suicide attempts, etc... I've yet to take a pill that's helped me, except Klonopin, which takes the edge off my nerves a little.

Having said that, I've almost been put away twice, but both times they didn't have a bed anywhere, so they gave me more pills to eat and sent me on my not so merry way. I guess there's no room anywhere because everybody's crazy.

It makes me think of that spooky line in Dawn of The Dead: "When there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth."

Indeed.

 

[crea_the_hopeless]

Twice in 2013. One outpatient and one inpatient. Both were against my will. The scammiest of scams, those places were. All they wanted was to get kids hooked on antidepressants and other psych meds. No one really cared about us. Luckily I learned how to "smile and lie" as a way to manipulate ppl into thinking I'm fine. No point in going back there.

 

[AnnaJaspers]

Never. Had the cops called on me once ("wellness check") but I wasn't home.

 

[zherhk]

1-2 days in the hospital's psychiatric unit after intensive care due to attempt.
I just told them one of the reasons for me doing that, listened to all their pro life stuff, said they were right and played their game to get out as soon as possible.

 

[Cheshirecatx]

Two times, luckily not long stay so out within a day or so. Good at convincing I'm fine otherwise. ;)

 

[Girobatol]

3 times in 6 yrs.

 

[readybready]

Two times. First time was when I was 12 for two weeks. The last time was more traumatic but it was around five days. It was a few months ago. It worked for a bit; for a while I didn't want to die, but now dying is the only thing I can think of.

 

[Bruceleelives1969]

2x

 

[LonelyLight]

Never.