[babibubble]

well for years i have suffered with my mental health and my depression got really bad last month that i ended up in a&e because i tried to end my life and now in in a psychiatric hospital. Been here for nearly a month, i did discharge myself on Monday but ended up in a&e six hours later because my landlady found me with suicide notes and she could wake me up so ended up back in psychiatric hospital on Tuesday. I feel like im not going to get better anyone else feel the same and been in a psychiatric hospital?? X

Hi babibubble,

I was in a mental health hospital for 2 weeks after having a breakdown. I had been locked up in my room for two years but did not want to be in a mental health hospital. It felt like I was lost in a ditch surrounded by rock with only a bit of sunshine peeking in. The patients weren't allowed to go outside. We couldnt even use internet. And there was a creepy man bullying me in the cafeteria. The nurse told me I was the saddest person there (with compassion of course).

I am in a better state since moving to a new town almost immediately after going to the hospital. Still uninspired, unmotivated, and sad. But a huge improvement from being reckless years ago with drugs alcohol and men who treated me badly. I am able to be alone and keep myself happy. They put me on medicine in the hospital. right now I am taking an anxiety medication and will try a new antidepressant latuda tonight. The anxiety helps with my pangs of powerlessness.

Hang in there, I don't know how it feels to attempt suicide but I know how it feels to have dark dark thoughts of it. I really hated it. I spent all my time with a lot of Christian/God/Jesus books my mom got for me while there.

[Fuzzybear]

I've been in three times, once for a weekend (while I was spending monday-friday in a residential treatment facility), once for 4,5 weeks and once for 9 weeks. Regrettably, they couldn't help me much.

[artichack]

Originally Posted by Breadfish

I've been in three times, once for a weekend (while I was spending monday-friday in a residential treatment facility), once for 4,5 weeks and once for 9 weeks. Regrettably, they couldn't help me much.

My first visit with a pysch ward was 28 years ago....age 25.....in Yuma, Arizona ...Not a hospital....crazy ward....nobody in my family new what was going along...as I had no clue....first and last round with shock therapy....3 months there...discharged....sent to Alaska with family....flipped out again.....this time in the hospital.....4 weeks......since then...2 more ....admits....padded room...threatened to .....hurt my wife....leaving lots out..............easiest way out would to be not here.....but you know....f.... depression....life is good.....you have a second chance......if you need to talk...this is a great place.....trust me....your not alone.......been there...done it.........................best of luck......Artie

I've been in hospital 4 times now, 3 of which were last year. My experience is that hospital seems to help me at the time. But it's normally only a matter of time until I feel bad again. Saying that, this has been my longest period of stability in a while. I still have my bad days but I'm not the suicidal mess that I have often been in the past.

[ToeJam]

Twice though the first time lasted 4 days and I discharged myself after agreeing to conditions. Second time (last year) was about 2 and a half months after a mental breakdown.

The second time got the ball rolling on investigating possible diagnosis (which is still ongoing ) which I suppose was a positive since if I can keep myself together will help with moving forward.

[annoyedgrunt84]

I had a panic attack and complete psychotic break down in a therapists office almost three years ago. It spilled out into an alley where I had to be forcibly sedated by emt's and taken to a psychiatric unit for four days. I had been having extreme anxiety for nearly two weeks and had been barely sleeping at all during that time. I'm almost positive that's what triggered my breakdown.

[Idiot17]

[annoyedgrunt84]

And I definitely have a lot anxiety about ever getting better.

Originally Posted by babibubble

well for years i have suffered with my mental health and my depression got really bad last month that i ended up in a&e because i tried to end my life and now in in a psychiatric hospital. Been here for nearly a month, i did discharge myself on Monday but ended up in a&e six hours later because my landlady found me with suicide notes and she could wake me up so ended up back in psychiatric hospital on Tuesday. I feel like im not going to get better anyone else feel the same and been in a psychiatric hospital?? X

i'm in a psychiatric hospital at the moment and have been for 2 months.. (i'm typing this on home leave.)

i know it really feels like you can't get better and the only way is to end your life - but it gets better. life gets so much easier and this awful, miserable, desperate point in your life does NOT last forever. it is merely a blip in your journey. please reach out for the support and treatment you need, and i wish you all the best in your recovery. remember that your life is very precious, and you are worth it.

[artichack]

You are an inspiration.....you too will get better.....