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Originally Posted by Pikku Myy
I also have intrusive thoughts every so often... not sure why??? I have learned by now to check myself in for couple of days to calm down. I have also learned a lot about meditation/mindfulness this past year which actually has helped me more than med. Almost like self hypnosis  You might want to look into this. |
Pikku Myy,
What exactly do you mean by "check myself in"? Do you mean you check in to a behavioral therapy unit at a hospital? That is what I am guessing. My experiences with getting in to a behavioral inpatient setting have been traumatic. The only time I was admitted was when I truly had taken overdoses or was threatening to. Since I no longer do that, even in severe times of stress, I was told that I could not be admitted for any reason but for threatening to hurt myself or someone else.
It would be nice to be able to go into a unit for help without it being a traumatic experience. Where you could get some help with your screwed up thinking or feelings of hopelessness and despair. Get some support and therapy and de-stress. Ha! Those days are long gone. It seems rather senseless to me that you cannot absolutely get admitted for any reason other than being suicidal. There is no such thing as mental health care where I live. None. I'm glad for you that you have such a luxury.