Psychiatric Hospital

[perpetualsomnolence]

Getting admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a psychotic episode I had earlier and due to suicidal thoughts. Im really fucking scared. Why cant they just let me be at peace?

 

[LostInNowhere]

I recently spent about 10 days in a psychiatic ward after my failed attempt, it wasn't the place for me, but it wasn't terrible. Obviously experiences may vary wildly but it probably will be less tough than you expect. I certainly hope so , at least!

 

[perpetualsomnolence]

I recently spent about 10 days in a psychiatic ward after my failed attempt, it wasn't the place for me, but it wasn't terrible. Obviously experiences may vary wildly but it probably will be less tough than you expect. I certainly hope so , at least!

What was it like?

 

[Worndown]

One reason they are requesting you check in is that you are not at peace. They will try to help you find peace.
Hopefully this place has good staff and they can help you better cope with whatever prompted you to have suicidal thoughts.
I hope all goes well for you. Let us know when you get back.

 

[sunsetboat234]

Getting admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a psychotic episode I had earlier and due to suicidal thoughts. Im really fucking scared. Why cant they just let me be at peace?

I understand psychiatric hospitals can be absolute hell.

 

[LittleJem]

just let them give you benzos then you should have a relaxed time. The UK ones give you prn clonzepam or lorezapan or some such. Then you can chill for a bit.

 

[perpetualsomnolence]

just let them give you benzos then you should have a relaxed time. The UK ones give you prn clonzepam or lorezapan or some such. Then you can chill for a bit.

Im not sure they will since I have substance misuse history on my records, specifically benzos :(

 

[Kikoo]

I think what country you live in will have significant impact on your experience.

 

[LittleJem]

Im not sure they will since I have substance misuse history on my records, specifically benzos :(

in my experience they don't read your records. They just take you off all your meds to 'observe' you. They generally will give benzos to calm you down. They won't prescribe them for you after you are released though…

Did you try anti-psychotics? They will probably put you on those?

If you are scared (and in the UK) you can get a mental health advocate.

Psych wards are more boring than scary-as long as you avoid fights with other inmates.

Hopefully you will have a bit of a break from your life and meet some fellow sufferers to ease the pain.

 

[perpetualsomnolence]

I think what country you live in will have significant impact on your experience.

In the UK

in my experience they don't read your records. They just take you off all your meds to 'observe' you. They generally will give benzos to calm you down. They won't prescribe them for you after you are released though…

Did you try anti-psychotics? They will probably put you on those?

If you are scared (and in the UK) you can get a mental health advocate.

Psych wards are more boring than scary-as long as you avoid fights with other inmates.

Hopefully you will have a bit of a break from your life and meet some fellow sufferers to ease the pain.

Yeah Im on quetiapine but turns out I should have had my dosage upped ages ago. Thank you I appreciate your kind words.

 

[helicoptero]

I hope it goes well and you don't have a bad experience in there. I've been in those places a couple times and your experience depends a lot on the place and staff. Sending you my best wishes :)

 

[FuneralCry]

Those places sound like awful prisons to me but anyway I wish you the best.

 

[carac]

I stayed in a psych ward in the UK for a few days a couple of months ago, the staff were mostly cool and I got on with most of the other patients, just avoided the ones I was wary of. Food was good. Night times were pretty rough as it was often noisy and hard to sleep, the days were just boring. I wasn't really getting any help and finding all the limitations a struggle. Luckily I managed to get let out, mostly through lying and pleading.

It might work out for you though

 

[Walilamdzii]

Be careful. I was sexually assaulted 3 times in one of the psych wards I was in, and they just brushed it under the rug. I've been institutionalised several times, most recently I was there for 7 weeks. The longest one was 3 months. Normally they aren't dangerous, but clearly they can be very dangerous depending on who is there.

 

[lokabe82]

I can never get any mental help because I would not be able to avoid being admitted to a hospital. Taking me away from my bedroom, routine, and animals would destroy any hope of getting better

 

[LostInNowhere]

I stayed in a psych ward in the UK for a few days a couple of months ago, the staff were mostly cool and I got on with most of the other patients, just avoided the ones I was wary of. Food was good. Night times were pretty rough as it was often noisy and hard to sleep, the days were just boring. I wasn't really getting any help and finding all the limitations a struggle. Luckily I managed to get let out, mostly through lying and pleading.

It might work out for you though

Almost exactly as my experience! (in another european country) In my case I didn't find it helpful at all, but I saw other people benefiting. It really depends on the each person's situation/condition

 

[mlcs]

admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a psychotic episode I had earlier and due to suicidal thoughts. Im really fucking scared. Why cant they just let me be at peace?

What's psychosis? What's the definition and what would be its symptoms? Was i really a psychotic episode or were you wrongly diagnosed?