[pixiedust72]

For the past three weeks I've been having a really hard time. I've been depressed and suicidal, with thoughts of this every day. I have a plan but no means and no timeline. I did have a timeline but the day passed and I never made a new one. I feel like things are going so bad for me and I've talked to a crisis counselor, upped medication, and used crisis phone/text lines (which I end up using nearly every day, which I feel bad about). I'm confused because I feel like I'm in crisis and I'm scared but I don't feel like anyone is really listening or cares. I know they hear this all the time and I know people have it the same or worse than me. I just sort of thought that when I asked for help, it would be easier to get and I wouldn't have to explain the issue so many times to different people. Like I said, I need to talk to someone every day to get through and not do anything harmful. But I don't have a therapy appointment until next week. Is it time to go to the hospital? Is it bad enough? Should I call and tell them my situation? Do psych wards have the equivalent of "nurses" who can assess you, possibly before you go in? I have also heard of respite care or receiving care where you can stay for free for 23 hours. Is something like that the right choice? I'm so at a loss and don't have a therapist to ask about this.

[CANDC]

Hi Pixiedust72. Welcome to Psych Central. I am sorry you are so despondent. That must be a very difficult life situation for you.

This post offers guidance to resources for people who may be in crisis since Psych Central is not a crisis support site. Please refer to the crisis links in this post by DocJohn founder of Psych Central. https://forums.psychcentral.com/depr...resources.html

In regards to your question about how to get admitted, in US if you want to be admitted to a psych hospital then the normal path of entry is the hospital Emergency Room. If you have someone take you to the ER you will avoid the expense of the copay of an ambulance if you have insurance (about $200) or the cost if you do not $1500.

If you call the police and tell them you are suicidal they will probably have an ambulance take you to the ER and you may incur the charges I mentioned above. If you cannot have someone take you to the hospital, perhaps taxi or Uber or something like that may work.

Hope you get the support you need.

[*Laurie*]

Hi! Welcome to PC. Respite care (23 hour) is, I think, a very good idea for you to try.

[pixiedust72]

Originally Posted by *Laurie*

Hi! Welcome to PC. Respite care (23 hour) is, I think, a very good idea for you to try.

Thanks. I have no idea how it works really. There's a psych hospital near me that has it but would I just walk in and ask to go there? Do I make an appointment? How would I find out?

Call them and ask! Ask whether you have to make an appointment or whether you're supposed to just show up.

I hope you feel better soon.