[tomboy2011]

i am kinda thinking about going to a mental hosp im 15 and im wonding what it would be like im realy scared how long would i have to stay i self-harm and some susidal thoughts and feeling realy depreshed im in theripy and on meds and i toke a turn for the worse so baicly all i want to know is what it is like and how long i would stay there for and if i can keep my theripest

[gimmeice]

I personally have never been in a mental hospital but I wanted to tell you that I think it takes a lot of courage to admit you may need some extra help. A friend of mine was hospitalized a few times and both times she spent about a week there and came out feeling much better. It likely depends on the facility that you enter but I believe that it involves a lot of group therapy. As for keeping the same therapist, I think that would depend on the situation for instance if your therapist is involved with a hospital and you go to that hospital it may be possible to continue to see them. There are other options other than hospitialization also but a therapist would be the best person to explain that because they would be more aware of what is available in your area.

[MafiaMeg1998]

Originally Posted by tomboy2011

i am kinda thinking about going to a mental hosp im 15 and im wonding what it would be like im realy scared how long would i have to stay i self-harm and some susidal thoughts and feeling realy depreshed im in theripy and on meds and i toke a turn for the worse so baicly all i want to know is what it is like and how long i would stay there for and if i can keep my theripest

Hey, I'm Omega im 14 ive been to a psych unit so yeah a mental hospital. I went twice there. Once for self harming myself and I stayed there for 3 days. Umm truthfully I was really scared at first, and it is for the first couple of hours. But actually you meet other teens there that are going thru the same stuff. So you make friends and you kinda be scared m together its actually kinda cool. The nurses and other staff are really nice and really care for you. The place is more of a house rather than a hospital like you see in the movies its not like that at all. The wards arent scary inclosed creepy places you have rooms with light awesome furniture. I went there another time after I overdosed and stayed for a week. But as long as your not trying to cause trouble like I was the people are really nice to you. But if you scared and freak out just tell the nurses they will help you calm down. Anywho I hope this helps.

[tomboy2011]

um how do u like tell your parents my dad dont even know about any of this so idk what to do

[Bipolar mom]

I was in impatient for a few weeks 8 years ago. It was terrifying at first but also helped me get my life together.

I think you should talk to your parents. Just be open and honest. Sit them down and explain your symptoms. Get them to help you find a therapist. You don't always have to go to a Hospital to get help. If therapy isn't working then you can get put on a wait list for impatient. I have been struggling with mental illness since very young and my biggest regret is not going to my parents sooner.

[WiShEs.Of.ThE.hEaRt]

I am 16 years old and I have been to 4 psych wards in one year. Since you are over 14 you can sign yourself in (so you don't relly even have to tell your parents.) but it would be good if you did. I was scared the first time I ever went. I missed my family and friends. But I really liked the people there.

The second time I went I just wanted to get away from everyone so I self-harmed myself really bad and they admitted me (but don't do that).

-the 3rd time I went was when I overdosed. I was rushed to the ER and they told me that If I didn't volentaraly (sp?) go then they would 302 me (302 is when your forced and it goes on your record and you can't get your licenses at 16). So I told them that I would just go.

- the fourth time I had been doing really good and then I relapsed. And ended up signing in again.

The amount of time you spend in there is sorta up to you. Depending on how your doin you can sign yourself out within 72 hours. But if you feel like you are not ready to go home then you tell your doctor (at the hospital) that you don't wan to And why. -You can keep your same therapist. I've had my therapist for almost 3 years. Hope that helped. Good luck (: ((((BIG HUGS))))

[veryconfuse]

I'm 19 and i was discharged from a mental hospital just 2 days ago. I was involuntary put in there. I was extremely scare the first day. I even black out in that morning due to me not eating anything the day before because i was so scare. At the hospital i was at, they woke u up every morning at 6 am for vitals (checking ur pulse) then u could go back to sleep. 8 am is breakfast then 9:45 would be a community meeting (they tell you what the schedule is for the day and each day was different) I was not allow to have my phone or laptop among many others things. people would check on me every 15 minutes. And I was not allow to close the bedroom doors. I know it sounds pretty bad but all the nice people make up for it.

[dillpickle1983]

I've been on the psych unit 6 times since February of this year. Depending on your situation you are either involuntarily commited, or your volutarily commited. (Either the cops do it or you do it) Ive been both. Seeing a thearpist is ideal (but I'm the pot calling the kettle black, I dont see one). It's really not a scary place, there are people there that are dealing with the same issues. Most of the issues that you see are suicidality thinking, and self harm. As long as you're not into making trouble, you don't have to worry about being restrained or put in seclusion. I would seriously suggest talking with your parents, and pour your heart out on them. That way everyone would be on the same page. If you really think hospitalization is needed then ok, but sometimes unloading that mess really helps. Hope you feel better soon. ((((HUGS))))

[onionknight]

Originally Posted by tomboy2011

um how do u like tell your parents my dad dont even know about any of this so idk what to do

It is scary and over-whelming, but your parents need to know. If they are any good at all, they love you and will do anything in their power (more!) to help you get well. If they don't help, go to another adult in your life. No one should have to go at this alone

[optimize990h]

Originally Posted by tomboy2011

um how do u like tell your parents my dad dont even know about any of this so idk what to do

I know it's hard to tell ur dad, but if u feel the hospital will help and you can find the help then u need to consider in patient. At PC we can helps but I hope ur T can help, with all the possible changes. Take care (((tomboy2011)))