Discussion Psych ward guide

[meatballlover]

I have been hospitalized once and only for 20 days. The pills i was given didnt work but realistically if i wanted to get out soon i had to lie my way out a bit. I am curious on your experiences and how you behaved in there etc. I havent really seen this kind of thread anywhere.

 

[cbtvvxxvvv]

its a flawed system with flawed psychology and terrible medicine. i realized 2 weeks in that nothing was changing and nothing was better but it got to a point where i needed to escape that place. towards the end it felt like it was damaging me more. lying may be the best option getting out quicker but they may monitor you closer those last few days or try and keep you there a bit longer.

 

[NeuroAtypical]

I behaved the exact opposite way of how you should act if you want to get out. Attempted 3 times (2 times were noticed) while on the ward because I wanted to be out of there as soon as possible (I wasn't thinking very clearly). Attempting just made me stay longer. I ended up being there for around 6 months and it did not help me one bit. Would not recommend.

 

[meatballlover]

its a flawed system with flawed psychology and terrible medicine. i realized 2 weeks in that nothing was changing and nothing was better but it got to a point where i needed to escape that place. towards the end it felt like it was damaging me more. lying may be the best option getting out quicker but they may monitor you closer those last few days or try and keep you there a bit longer.

Yep also realized this a few weeks in. I realised that their way of "treating" is simply restricting freedom and drugging you to happiness. I dont know, it feels unintelligent.

I behaved the exact opposite way of how you should act if you want to get out. Attempted 3 times (2 times were noticed) while on the ward because I wanted to be out of there as soon as possible (I wasn't thinking very clearly). Attempting just made me stay longer. I ended up being there for around 6 months and it did not help me one bit. Would not recommend.

Dang 6 months is terrible. We had a guy who would attempt inside the hospital as well and i never understood the logic behind it. But hey if you weren't thinking clearly in those moments I couldn't blame you. Wish you to never get in a place like this again.

 

[sourcherry]

i think it depends how good the hospital is. the first time it was really scary/overwhelming but the head psych they had on staff was well-trained.

the next 2 even tho i knew what the process was now - were really bad :( i lied to get out quickly.

 

[OzymandiAsh]

I have been hospitalized once and only for 20 days. The pills i was given didnt work but realistically if i wanted to get out soon i had to lie my way out a bit. I am curious on your experiences and how you behaved in there etc. I havent really seen this kind of thread anywhere.

I had a thread along these lines if you are interested. https://sanctioned-suicide.net/threads/have-you-ever-been-sectioned.231396/

 

[GodzillasBiggestFan]

the first time they gave me meds so strong i could barely stay awake but they still tried to force me up every day. i have almost no memory of the first time i was in because i was just so out of it. my mom has told me how when she was visiting me while i was still in, she asked what i had done that day and i said "we just did something over in that area but i can't recall what". i was so medicated i couldnt even remember what i'd just been doing. the second time i was in, i was also veyr medicated but i do remember it a little bit more. there was nothing to do and no actual help besides all the meds. second time i was there for a week before they decided i wasnt getting better fast enough and sent me to a residential treatment center.

 

[geepeedee]

1. be nice to the nurses.

2. lie your face off (if you want to get out).

 

[Exhausted546]

I have been hospitalized once and only for 20 days. The pills i was given didnt work but realistically if i wanted to get out soon i had to lie my way out a bit. I am curious on your experiences and how you behaved in there etc. I havent really seen this kind of thread anywhere.

You have to give them what they want in order to get out

 

[alivebutnotliving]

I have been hospitalized once and only for 20 days. The pills i was given didnt work but realistically if i wanted to get out soon i had to lie my way out a bit. I am curious on your experiences and how you behaved in there etc. I havent really seen this kind of thread anywhere.

when it comes to a positive experience, it truly comes down to luck i think. i drew a bad apple and got myself involved in what i believe to be a large insurance fraud scandal. they billed us a total of 40k (after insurance) for a stay of 13 days. i was previously emitted to a hospital to recover from my attempt , and all the specialists recommended this place like it was the ONLY option and the best care around. i absolutely did not need to be in there for that long and the only reason i was released "early" was because of the fight my mother put up. we had a lot of tension during this time, and without my knowledge the staff were using what i said about my mother against her to insult her, in response to her recognizing their abuse and calling them out on it. nothing my mom has done would ever justify this behavior from them. i received minimal care, even to a point of negligence. when i was caught self harming on day 6, they had me stay in a complete dark concrete room with a gym mat for a bed. i know they got in trouble for having this room and it's no longer used, because i recognize how it sounds unbelievable lol. i was put on lexapro and only got to talk with an on site therapist 3 times, and it stopped after the sh incident. so it doesn't really add up. that's just my experience though, i know many who had great experiences with other wards.

 

[left0vers]

The message of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest reflects my feelings pretty well.

 

[meatballlover]

i think it depends how good the hospital is. the first time it was really scary/overwhelming but the head psych they had on staff was well-trained.

the next 2 even tho i knew what the process was now - were really bad :( i lied to get out quickly

Curious what well-trained means to you.

1. be nice to the nurses.

2. lie your face off (if you want to get out).

I figured lol

when it comes to a positive experience, it truly comes down to luck i think. i drew a bad apple and got myself involved in what i believe to be a large insurance fraud scandal. they billed us a total of 40k (after insurance) for a stay of 13 days. i was previously emitted to a hospital to recover from my attempt , and all the specialists recommended this place like it was the ONLY option and the best care around. i absolutely did not need to be in there for that long and the only reason i was released "early" was because of the fight my mother put up. we had a lot of tension during this time, and without my knowledge the staff were using what i said about my mother against her to insult her, in response to her recognizing their abuse and calling them out on it. nothing my mom has done would ever justify this behavior from them. i received minimal care, even to a point of negligence. when i was caught self harming on day 6, they had me stay in a complete dark concrete room with a gym mat for a bed. i know they got in trouble for having this room and it's no longer used, because i recognize how it sounds unbelievable lol. i was put on lexapro and only got to talk with an on site therapist 3 times, and it stopped after the sh incident. so it doesn't really add up. that's just my experience though, i know many who had great experiences with other wards.

Holy shit glad you got out then this is insane

 

[ifihadnever]

Be a 'good patient', say how helpful you have found it and how much better you feel now. Basically lie. Also, drs have quite an ego so tell them how helpful they have been and how grateful you are for their prescription. Makes me sick sucking up to those people....but theres only 1 way out.....
I was also told to participate in the 'activities' on the ward. Shower, dress, look presentable. Then you will need to sleep for a week once out as its so blooming exhausting putting on such a front!

 

[meatballlover]

Be a 'good patient', say how helpful you have found it and how much better you feel now. Basically lie. Also, drs have quite an ego so tell them how helpful they have been and how grateful you are for their prescription. Makes me sick sucking up to those people....but theres only 1 way out.....
I was also told to participate in the 'activities' on the ward. Shower, dress, look presentable. Then you will need to sleep for a week once out as its so blooming exhausting putting on such a front!

its an ultimate test of performance imo