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Originally Posted by Thomi
I am so depressed right now. Suicidal and depressed. I'm off of me Geodon and starting risperdal tonight. I haven't had a suicidal thought in a while and I don't trust myself. I tried talking to my husband about it but he doesn't understand. I feel so low. I don't want to go to the hospital because I know this will pass eventually. Also, I've never been to the hospital so I'm scared. Anyway, thanks for listening.  |
I've been to the psych hospital twice... and it's been at the times when I was craziest, mixed episodes and inflicting self harm because it was "fun". Going to the hospital the first time was scary because I didn't know what to expect... but it's not bad. The group therapy sessions are helpful, you are surrounded in a very supportive environment with people who know how you feel and can relate and share with. It's very therapeutic. If you go in for suicidal reasons, they will keep you for min of 72 hours. The best part is you get to see a pdoc every day and they can help you get your meds straightened out. Its almost like a small vacation, relaxation away from the every day stresses while you regroup and get stable again. If you are truly scaring yourself with your suicidal thoughts and wishes... I hope that you do go in.
Have you thought about group therapy before? It can be very helpful... the best thing for me was just seeing people face to face who were going through something similar to me and understood how I was feeling. Knowing I wasn't alone was what I needed at that time.
Take care,
Ann