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[Downandout82]

hi guys, well am in a psych ward and I don't no how better to describe hell. They saved my to put me in a room where i have to ask for phone to be charged or laptop ect, which they will easily do. Yet to actually get help now that they seem in short supply of. I have asked to be discharged cuz what am i doing here sat in a room alone with my own thoughts and the internet? they say its for my safety yet when i ask for my meds i wait hours i.e it 1am and they have only just brought something i asked for at 3pm. i have an infected well 2 infected wound that are meant to be cleaned and dressed 3 times a day that was 2 days ago. does anyone no how i get out off here i would be safer at home to be honest. next time they wont be an accident that someone comes back for because i have it planned better. Guess it was my own fault for not thinking anyone would be back but they did ?. I need to get out of this hell hole before i go crazier then i already am! there must be away......

 

[LoveYoux]

I just came out of one, what good timing x

Linked a thread about my experience, you'll be fine mate, you really will x

 

[outrider567]

I just came out of one, what good timing x

Linked a thread about my experience, you'll be fine mate, you really will x

Amazingly detailed account

hi guys, well am in a psych ward and I don't no how better to describe hell. They saved my to put me in a room where i have to ask for phone to be charged or laptop ect, which they will easily do. Yet to actually get help now that they seem in short supply of. I have asked to be discharged cuz what am i doing here sat in a room alone with my own thoughts and the internet? they say its for my safety yet when i ask for my meds i wait hours i.e it 1am and they have only just brought something i asked for at 3pm. i have an infected well 2 infected wound that are meant to be cleaned and dressed 3 times a day that was 2 days ago. does anyone no how i get out off here i would be safer at home to be honest. next time they wont be an accident that someone comes back for because i have it planned better. Guess it was my own fault for not thinking anyone would be back but they did ?. I need to get out of this hell hole before i go crazier then i already am! there must be away......

2 infected wounds for 2 days? and nobody's doing anything?

 

[Downandout82]

Amazingly detailed account

2 infected wounds for 2 days? and nobody's doing anything?

nope just been to the nurse again to be told there short staffed and also what they have given me is the smallest gauze to put over 2 cut from one end off my stomach to the other fully open and yellow and green goo (sorry its nasty) all over my tops and bedding which hasn't been changed in the 3 days off being here also i have my laptop charger so not the best search

I just came out of one, what good timing x

Linked a thread about my experience, you'll be fine mate, you really will x

i will go and read it now as i just want out off this hell x

 

[LoveYoux]

nope just been to the nurse again to be told there short staffed and also what they have given me is the smallest gauze to put over 2 cut from one end off my stomach to the other fully open and yellow and green goo (sorry its nasty) all over my tops and bedding which hasn't been changed in the 3 days off being here also i have my laptop charger so not the best search

i will go and read it now as i just want out off this hell x

I snuck vapes and cans in near daily

 

[Downandout82]

I snuck vapes and cans in near daily

did u have to do the rule off 72 hr covid bullshit thats what am doing atm. ive asked and asked to go but been told even if voluntary i have to be signed by a psychiatrist. who wont sign mine ive already got the label of schizoaffective disorder, ptsd, eupd and depression. i don't think i have all these but 3 dr said i need to be in here personal its just making me worst . to top it of am diabetic and they haven't checked my sugars or gave me medicine for it. am east midlands so don't no if that's why its just stupid here lol, i have to make joke as not to be silly.

 

[LoveYoux]

Patience is unfortunately very needed in the hospital for souls, I remember one night I was awake until 4 in the morning, asked for a sleeping tablet at 10pm, asked and asked and asked and it took until 4 in the morning to get me one, that was a frustrating night x
I was on very intense observations for the first couple days but it slowly settles, just give yourself time, patience (impossible as that can be sometimes) x

 

[Downandout82]

Patience is unfortunately very needed in the hospital for souls, I remember one night I was awake until 4 in the morning, asked for a sleeping tablet at 10pm, asked and asked and asked and it took until 4 in the morning to get me one, that was a frustrating night x
I was on very intense observations for the first couple days but it slowly settles, just give yourself time, patience (impossible as that can be sometimes) x

am not allow visits till today as covid that i dont have but have to make sure, i just hate this place and wish my plan had worked cuz i would be at eternal rest now xx

 

[LoveYoux]

Have you been asked how you're feeling on a scale of 1-10 yet?

 

[Downandout82]

Have you been asked how you're feeling on a scale of 1-10 yet?

no ive been asked nothing am going to see someone today so they have just told me so they said just hold on maybe they will let u go home looool i no they wont because of my risk. do love a try and what they gave me to cover an infected wound is a see through i dont no how to explain it but its causing more pain, red and swollen might get my luck through infection at this rate am glad u had a better experience

 

[Carlotta16]

did u have to do the rule off 72 hr covid bullshit thats what am doing atm. ive asked and asked to go but been told even if voluntary i have to be signed by a psychiatrist. who wont sign mine ive already got the label of schizoaffective disorder, ptsd, eupd and depression. i don't think i have all these but 3 dr said i need to be in here personal its just making me worst . to top it of am diabetic and they haven't checked my sugars or gave me medicine for it. am east midlands so don't no if that's why its just stupid here lol, i have to make joke as not to be silly.

I'm also from the East Midlands and was sectioned last year it was hell. Sat In my room all day not allowed out

 

[Atlantian]

I could be wrong but I heard u can get out early if u convince them that you're mentally sound of mind. Use common sense and deny any accusations or any implications that you're going to harm yourself or others. But this advice might only work if you do it before you're committed I hope it helps tho!

 

[Downandout82]

I'm also from the East Midlands and was sectioned last year it was hell. Sat In my room all day not allowed out

yes they are so bad ive just been told the infection is really bad and i need antibiotics which am allergic to so they have too find another way circles is what i feel

 

[wljourney]

yes they are so bad ive just been told the infection is really bad and i need antibiotics which am allergic to so they have too find another way circles is what i feel

You need to be seen by a specialist wound care nurse. Considering that you are diabetic this is a situation where you HAVE to be seen by someone who deals with this regularly. This is not something they can do on a psych ward.

Once the 72 hr mandatory hold is up you need to demand to be released even against doctor's advice. They can't keep you longer. Do not tell them you still want to die. Do not tell them that you have the means to CTB. Say that you are doing better, but that you really need to be seen by an experienced nurse/doctor for your wound.
They should transfer you to a general ward to get this cleaned and looked at or at least to the ER.

 

[Downandout82]

I could be wrong but I heard u can get out early if u convince them that you're mentally sound of mind. Use common sense and deny any accusations or any implications that you're going to harm yourself or others. But this advice might only work if you do it before you're committed I hope it helps tho!

i have a psych appointment today am hoping i can get out care

You need to be seen by a specialist wound care nurse. Considering that you are diabetic this is a situation where you HAVE to be seen by someone who deals with this regularly. This is not something they can do on a psych ward.

Once the 72 hr mandatory hold is up you need to demand to be released even against doctor's advice. They can't keep you longer. Do not tell them you still want to die. Do not tell them that you have the means to CTB. Say that you are doing better, but that you really need to be seen by an experienced nurse/doctor for your wound.
They should transfer you to a general ward to get this cleaned and looked at or at least to the ER.

yes the nurse who just came said it needs seeing as it is weeping so bad i have the 72 hr at 4pm today so am waiting for that time so i can actually get help for it thank you

 

[wljourney]

i have a psych appointment today am hoping i can get out care

Yes that's the review after the 72 hrs are up. You'll have to lie.
Tell them you feel better. The pressure of CTBing is gone. You are sorry for all the trouble caused. Blah blah blah.
They will ask you if you have other means (tools) to CTB or any plans on how to CTB. Obviously your answer has to be No and you wouldn't try again.

But make sure they refer you within the clinic for wound care. That's really important to be looked at. You don't want MRSA to go untreated (which is easily picked up in hospitals).

 

[FuneralCry]

It sounds so horrible being trapped in a psych ward. I fear them. I'm sorry that you are in this situation. I hope that you are able to get out of there soon.

 

[Downandout82]

Yes that's the review after the 72 hrs are up. You'll have to lie.
Tell them you feel better. The pressure of CTBing is gone. You are sorry for all the trouble caused. Blah blah blah.
They will ask you if you have other means (tools) to CTB or any plans on how to CTB. Obviously your answer has to be No and you wouldn't try again.

But make sure they refer you within the clinic for wound care. That's really important to be looked at. You don't want MRSA to go untreated (which is easily picked up in hospitals).

they basically said i have to stay till monday when the ward psch gets back and i cant leave and then gave me some antibiotics and was told to go to my room and wait for a dr am still waiting for

It sounds so horrible being trapped in a psych ward. I fear them. I'm sorry that you are in this situation. I hope that you are able to get out of there soon.

so do i its a form off hell

 

[wljourney]

they basically said i have to stay till monday when the ward psch gets back and i cant leave and then gave me some antibiotics and was told to go to my room and wait for a dr am still waiting for

so do i its a form off hell

They really can't keep you for longer than 72 hrs without another assessment from a doctor.

Has it been 72 hrs? Did they give you paperwork that shows the time/date of your involuntary hold?

If they don't have anyone available, they'll have to bring someone in from the ER to at least meet with you and renew the involuntary hold or release you.

I would demand to speak to someone TODAY and otherwise be released against medical advice since they are clearly not helping and instead harming you by not treating a festering wound.

Sadly, in situations when they are so short staffed, being too quiet can be to your disadvantage. They literally forget you because you aren't annoying enough.

Squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Be courteous, but clear and direct.
Not rude, but firm.

"I understand that you are busy, but I do not wish to stay until Monday. You can't keep me against my will without a new assessment and I need to be released today."

If they refuse and put you off any longer, demand to speak to a patient ombudsman.

You have rights as a patient. Even with multiple mental illness diagnosis you still have the right to make your own medical treatment decisions. So, unless they get someone in to do an assessment for a renewed involuntary hold, they absolutely can't just force you to stay.

But you have to clearly say that you want to be released, even if it is against medical advice.

(You should also make sure they give you a script for the antibiotics they have started you on, so you can continue the treatment course without interruption.)