Why does a lot of people have a bad opinion of the emergency hospitals for mentally ill? For me, it was pleasant and like a vacation. Perhaps because I have never been on an adult vacation.

[jesusplay]

I found myself counting the minutes, I there for 2 weeks, felt like months.

I was the most sane person in all the rooms, at least I think.

I had no one interesting to talk to like in the movies.

A christian did pray for my damned soul while there though.

[wildflowerchild25]

Some ARE bad. Most if the ones I've been in are very nice and helpful but one I was in was bad, though I can't remember why. Thanks ECT.

But I'm resistant to hospitals because I know I should be with my family. The vacation thing worked against me in 05-06. I kept going back because I didn't want to face reality. Now I only go if I am unsafe or apparently in the midst of a psychotic episode.

The state hospital was by far the worst.

[TheatreKid]

Last time I was hospitalized my room was right next to the "quiet room" (solitary) and code white (violent patient) was called at least once a day. And then they'd get an injection and thrown into the room next door where I got to hear them banging on the walls all night. And since the end of the hallway my room was in was lockable, they would lock the psychotic patients in my end of the hallway. I was afraid for my safety at times.

The hospital is NOT a vacation. It's a place to get meds adjusted and do WORK to get better. I'd much rather go to some beach somewhere.

[Resident Bipolar]

Luckily I didn't have much of a bad experience. Many aren't quite as fortunate. The only mistake I made was falling in love and forming friendships - not a good idea in a psychiatric hospital.

I've only used one hospital (multiple times over the years), and it has always been a helpful and supportive experience. I wouldn't call it a vacation though except if you are referring to being able to leave outside responsibilities outside, being able to be devoid of the need to make decisions, being able to focus entirely on my needs for a week or so. But there is certainly a trade-off in loss of some freedoms and privacy, a lot of boredom (although that doesn't bother me that much;boredom is sometimes a welcomed relief).

Originally Posted by Resident Bipolar

Luckily I didn't have much of a bad experience. Many aren't quite as fortunate. The only mistake I made was falling in love and forming friendships - not a good idea in a psychiatric hospital.

You ever heard of the 5 f's.

[Victoria'smom]

Why does a lot of people have a bad opinion of the emergency hospitals for mentally ill?

Hospital's scare the crap out of me.

They strip you of your humanity and identity., keeps you not only confined but inside. You are not allowed to see or do as you please. You wake, eat and sleep as they please. They can tell you what to eat and drink. You cant choose who you want to be around leave you susceptible to others that may or may not be violent. Because you're confined infection is an issue as well as the possibility of parasites.You are there for your protection and lack of insight your not the head of your medical treatment. You don't get to choose your meds., drs, or treatment. This is only part of my issues with hospitals.

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by Lmciyah

You ever heard of the 5 f's.

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[Can-I-Say]

I enjoy doctor's offices, therapists, etc. because I'm a pretty frugal hypochondriac, and as we do, I like putting a medical name to every physical, emotional and mental ache and pain.

Hospitals are a different story... they're very hectic and chaotic, and while I used to work in one, being a patient in one is a different story.

I was hospitalized for an Adderall overdose about a year ago and suffered a pretty intense panic attack -- my entire family was on vacation and I no one could be reached to learn that I was there for several hours. That was a pretty awful day.

[junkDNA]

one time i was in the hospital and i was on the psychotic ward and i was lying in my bed in my shared room and my roommate came in and stroked my face slowly. i was so freaked out i just laid there til she stopped and left

[BioAdoptMom3]

The residential treatment center our 14 y/o DD was just in was a great place for her because its where she was diagnosed and treated effectively. She had a great doctor and therapist there as well, though I know it was not by any means a bed of roses. It was a lot of hard work not only dealing with a bipolar diagnosis, but facing all the trauma she has experienced in her life, including abandonment by her birth mother. She also became very homesick and I am sure that was difficult.

However we have a local crisis stabilization unit locally and that is the kind of psych facility that gives these hospitals a very bad name! The psychs there are much less than professional and the staff always seems tired and stressed with the kids (its only for kids). On one admission she was placed in social isolation for the entire 5 days she was there - her crime, having to be admitted again so soon after her most recent admission so according to the pdoc, must have not worked hard enough on her goals last time. The sad thing about it - she was following her safety plan by telling a trusted adult she did not feel safe with herself! In addition, this is a child who was also diagnosed with social anxiety. If anyone should have been working on socialization it was her! The school there was way less than satisfactory and so often when we visited we witnessed yelling at other kids, including a 6 y/o, who was eventually placed in the quiet room next door because he kept crying for his mommy!

My guess is that most insurance companies refuse to cover very many days in a mental hospital so there is little money in it for the doctors, hospitals and communities. That means very few hospitals, politicians, community leaders and doctors are going to make high quality treatment centers for the mentally ill a priority!

Nancy

[Nightworld1066]

The hospital in the nhs are okay but could easily could be improved, I mean a few years ago I took something deliberately when I was severely unwell simply because I wanted to end my life and the emergency room were so judgemental I felt like I had to explain my reasons and stuff I felt like a criminal and the next day you are probably thinking they should of involved crisis, informed cmht or mh services (literally opposite) but no they sent me home and when I told my cpn the next day she had no idea it happened and she did sod all to help me.

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[maddnessreturns]

My experience when I was 16 wasn't good at all. Apparently no one knew what an eating disorder was...but then again there is not a specialized treatment facility in the state for that. And they just put me on a medication that makes you hungry. Because you know that helps..

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[Perplex010]

I was in hospital on a section 3 for over a year. (well, it was quite a few different hospitals. The last 3 I was in were secure units.)

Some of it is horrible, and I really was treated brutally. I now have complex PTSD because of my hospital stay, and that is on top of having to deal with residual schizophrenia symptoms.

I think when you have been forcibly held down by 4 or 5 large men and had your trousers yanked halfway down your legs (whilst your face down on a cold floor) and needles stuck in your arse, just because you were angry, frustrated, and lonely, then you never forgive the system.