Psych Ward?

As a brief backstory, my name is Hayley and I'm 15. I've been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (stemming from ritual assault), Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Trichotillomania.

I’m afraid this is my next destination. I’m afraid to go, yet I’m afraid of what I’m going to do to myself if I don’t go. I haven’t told my psychiatrist, hynotherapist, or psychotherapist about how depressed and suicidal I’ve been because I know their policies are they have to tell someone or get me help if I do. I’m cutting, I’m overdosing, I’m ripping my hair out like no tomorrow all the while trying to escape the thoughts and memories flooding so rapidly in my own head I’m slipping off the edge and tumbling to the brink of suicide. I’m also afraid of what my parents are going to think when they find out. It’s not their fault I’m this way, and I don’t want them to think it is… I don’t want to hurt them, but I know if this keeps going on my hurting myself is only going to ruin them more. What will they even do there? What is it even like? Is it worth it, will it help me? I don’t trust myself, I don’t.

Tell tell tell! Im a 15yr old, and i have been a simialrily dark place Anyhoo... Everyone cares about you... They only want the best for u. U should definitely tell your therapist, ur psychiatrist, anyone. Are u on medication? Maybe it should be raised or switched to something that assists you more. If u want to talk, feel free to message me!!

I'm also 15 I have been in a psych hospital four times three acute stays and one residential. Honestly it helped a lot, every place is different but mostly it's just groups all day with check ins. And meetings with your therapist and psychiatrist. Please tell someone, obviously a part of you wants to, and I believe it will be worth it.

Hi ~ I'm 63 (WOW, IS SHE OLD) And I was in a psych ward years ago, when I was in my 20's. And believe it or not, it was GREAT! That was after the time when they used to call them the "snake pits." LOL

When I went in I was TERRIFIED cause I didn't know what they were like either. I thought the worst. I thought it would be dark, and nasty. But my room was light and airy and nice! I shared it with another gal who had worse troubles than mine.

I went in because I had a nervous breakdown -- I was severely depressed, and I kind of "lost it." I couldn't cope anymore. I didn't hurt myself or anything -- that's probably cause I'm a coward.

I saw the psychiatrist every day for an hour. Plus we had group therapy sessions every day for an hour too. Then we had occupational therapy for at least an hour -- I made a cookie jar -- and I still have it! It's almost 40 years old!! I'm proud of that thing. LOL Plus I made belts too. (whoopee) I enjoyed doing those things tho. It kept me busy.

We had to have a physical when we went in to be sure we weren't pregnant or that we weren't abused too. I didn't like that. But it was necessary, so I abided by it. I had been nauseated when I went in, so I had to have some tests run, and they found I had "gravel" in my gall bladder -- so I had to have a special diet -- no fried foods, darn it! They served fried chicken one night, and I couldn't have any. I got some broiled fish or some stupid thing.

I stayed 2 weeks, and by the time I got out, I felt 100% better and had made new friends. I also didn't put up with some stuff my husband was pulling on me either! So it did me a lot of good!! I continued to see my psychiatrist for another year afterwards before I was released.

So don't be afraid. It's really a GOOD place, and they just are looking out for YOU. You'll be glad you went, I promise you! God bless & take care. Lee

Hi Hayley,
I'm not 15 anymore (I'm in my mid-twenties), but I have been hospitalized multiple times in my teens. I was terrified the first time, but it was what I needed to be safe. And quite honestly, it was such a relief to not have to worry about the stressors of the real world and be able to focus on my recovery. I don't know your family or friends situation, but please please please reach out to someone you trust and tell them how you feel. Let someone help you if you don't trust yourself to stay safe!

(((hugs!)))

Okay, so I talked to my therapist today and I'm going to one of the top rated psychiatric hospitals in the world that specially treats adolescents so help is here. I'm nervous, but feeling less suicidal now that I know I'm getting help.

Wishing you the best in the treatment you receive. Hope it goes well.

Best of luck! Let us know how your doing... I'm so happy that u had the courage to ask for assistance. It shows how truly strong u are!

good luck and keep us posted; congratulations to you for being so strong to ask for help. I am happy for you...

We love you! You are definitely one strong lady, and I truly hope and pray that the hospital can give you all the help and tools you need for recovery. It's scary and it takes time, but as someone who has struggled for years with similar issues, I can say from experience that getting the treatment you need is 100000% worth it.

Okay guys, I just got back from the hospital and I'm so glad I went! I feel so much better now

welcome back

Welcome back, Glad that you're feeling better

hi, and welcome back! glad it helped you and that you're feeling better!