what point should I go to the hospital

Ive been doing pretty bad for a while now, but not a threat to myself yet or others. But i just dont see things getting better.. feel like im headed for a breakdown..

I would go speak to your doctor and see what they say.

Hi ! As long as you feel you're not going to hurt yourself, or anyone else, you're not in crisis stage yet. But if you feel like you're going to "go over the edge and lose it" then go to the hospital. Otherwise, talk to your doctor and see what he has to say.

I know it's confusing not knowing what to do. Try to stay calm, and perhaps lay down and breathe slowly and deeply. Perhaps that will calm you down. It usually did me when I was in that state.

Best of luck and keep us posted, ok? Hugs, Lee

Personally i feel hospitals are of little use unless you're in crisis or feeling increasingly unsafe and require a protective environment. Most don't have a dedicated therapy programme or anything else that can really help you progress so it might be better to speak with your doctor about adjusting medication and or increasing your therapy sessions for the meantime. He/she will hopefully be able to advise you regarding the best thing to do anyway. Good luck.

Well I think I am pretty close to my breaking point, might of already kinda reached it...basically I am waiting it out till my next appointment soon and seeing about the psych ward before I do something stupid that hurts me or anyone else. Just cant decide if I should tell my mom first or not so she knows why I don't come back from the appointment for a few days. I think if you feel like you cant control it any longer it would be something you should consider, but if its just something fleeting that's simply crossed your mind I'd say its best to just try not to get stuck in the negative loop of thinking about potentially going insane/losing it or whatever.

That's the problem- its difficult to put my finger on... its real borderline..

If you're in crisis definitely go to the hospital.

Does your community/district have a mental health unit? They are a really good resource. Your doctor or emergency room should be able to put you in touch with those resources. Any kind of crisis line should be able to help you sort out what to do. Give you an impartial view and suggestions.

I had a similar experience. I didn't have any distinct plan for suicide and I wasn't a harm to the people around me, but I felt like I needed immediate help. We went to the ER and I was evaluated, they said I probably didn't need to be admitted. But at the same time, I felt like I simply couldn't go on. I told them that I really thought I needed to be admitted, so they called the pdoc who was in charge of the psych ward, told him the situation, and they admitted me.

You know yourself better than anyone else, and I think you are the one who will know when it is time. If you feel out of control and you're in a state of mind where you don't know what you'll do, then I would seek help from the hospital immediately.

My stay in the hospital was probably the best thing for me.

I agree with most people. I haven't necessarily been a danger, but I just couldn't feel I could go on; and in a way that's dangerous itself, isn't it?

hello all, 1st timer. i got myself to hospital on sunday. stayed in overnight, left lunchtime mon. it was at this point that i chanced to discover i'm misdiagnosed. I feel better for the hospital stay and commend myself for NOT leaving any of the many times i felt like going while waiting to speak to someone. this was a crisis in full flow. dont leave it til then. your intuition is trying to tell you your driving superfast to a brick wall in terms of mental mood health reactions anxiety etc. check newspaper, google, ask your gp, ring hospital in confidence, bring a loved one, spouse, partner, someone, into your confidence. group sessions. i hav a whole new diagnosis nowfour days later, dont do it my way and drive into the bloddy brick wall, if you intuition makes you sense this is not far off. the final straw to spark the meltdown is, for me anyway, always a tiny little spark to set off a NUCLEAR fallout. (sorry if waffling) anyone agree/disagree i'd welcome any thoughts anyway on this

How long did they keep you?!

I'm pretty scared in general to go... because I have bad anxiety away from home plus germ ocd..

Infinite sadness - have things still not improved? Are you still feeling the same way? I think it's then time to ask for help

I wish my brother would have sought help. It seems mental illness is not taken seriously. yes, we deny it but sometimes we need an outside force to help us face our demons. If you wait too long to go to the hospital, or seek a therapist/psychiatrist, it may backfire. If you are desperate enough to question yourself, I would say do what you need to do and be your own best advocate. Hopefully we can be of help to you here as well.

I am in the same boat my friend. I hope you feel better soon. Yours truly, Lightbulb7

Still not sure when to go.... to evaluation center

only if im a threat to myself or others?? (i can only say im pretty dysfunctional)

You have been battling for a while... There's no harm in going to the evaluation center and asking them for their opinion.

If you're still questioning a month later, the time to go is now. If nothing else they may be able to connect you to resources in the community.

I cant get there- parents reluctant to take me. Also afraid of getting admitted. I don't want to go unless its absolutely necessary, although things are looking bleak to be honest

I went into the hospital the same day I cut myself to the point that I actually drew blood. That was the last straw--I knew I needed help, and right away.

If you feel like you are going to hurt yourself, definitely go to the hospital. Good luck.