[GenCat]

Maybe some of you knew I have not been around here for awhile. Reason is, I got sent to a psych hospital! Yes my T said either I go to the hospital by myself or the cops can come. I chose myself and after waiting over 9 hours there I was finally admitted to a psych hospital in the area. I had panic attacks, crying spells, and it was living hell at first. I never thought I needed that much help, but my T thought differently. All this because I dissociated while cutting! I was in that hospital for 6 whole days, longest days of my life. Its terrible for someone with social anxiety such as myself. The doctor diagnosed me with major depressive disorder with underlining bipolar disorder or another name, psychotic depression. I received Zoloft, Risperdal and Hydroxyzine and I do feel better now that I'm at home, comfortable and relaxed. Hopeful these new pills will set me out straight again. But honestly that stay was the worst in my entire life!

[gayleggg]

Glad you are back and feeling better. Sorry it was such a difficult time for you.
Gayle

[wotchermuggle]

Oh dear....glad you came out the other side okay!

I suspected that was where you disappeared to. You were clearly in need of some intervention. I'm glad you took your T's suggestion and admitted yourself for treatment.

Six days is a pretty average stay for crisis intervention; I know it seems like a long time, but when you think about it, six days of intensive help had you walking out certainly in a better, safer place than when you went in.

This will take time and some trial and error to get the meds and therapy, etc. all in sync. Be kind to yourself and don't forget to just keep breathing and take life one day at a time. I know that sounds trite, but it really isn't.

[Moodswing]

They would have to take me kicking and screaming. I will never tell a mental health professional just how bad my symptoms get because of the above reason..

[GenCat]

Originally Posted by Moodswing

They would have to take me kicking and screaming. I will never tell a mental health professional just how bad my symptoms get because of the above reason..

It certainly turned my world upside down! I'm glad that I had the guts to tell my T exactly what was happening with me, and untimely there was nothing I could do to stop from going to the hospital. Once I realized I wasn't going anywhere soon I calmed down and took things in a better way.

[jadedbutterfly]

Originally Posted by Moodswing

They would have to take me kicking and screaming. I will never tell a mental health professional just how bad my symptoms get because of the above reason..

At this point in my life, I feel the same as you moodswing. I spent so much time in those hospitals when I was younger... I hold back (know I shouldn't) with my T and pdoc to avoid being committed.

[jadedbutterfly]

GenCat... I am glad you are home and being able to relax. hope that the new meds help you out

[anneo59]

Originally Posted by GenCat

Maybe some of you knew I have not been around here for awhile. Reason is, I got sent to a psych hospital! Yes my T said either I go to the hospital by myself or the cops can come. I chose myself and after waiting over 9 hours there I was finally admitted to a psych hospital in the area. I had panic attacks, crying spells, and it was living hell at first. I never thought I needed that much help, but my T thought differently. All this because I dissociated while cutting! I was in that hospital for 6 whole days, longest days of my life. Its terrible for someone with social anxiety such as myself. The doctor diagnosed me with major depressive disorder with underlining bipolar disorder or another name, psychotic depression. I received Zoloft, Risperdal and Hydroxyzine and I do feel better now that I'm at home, comfortable and relaxed. Hopeful these new pills will set me out straight again. But honestly that stay was the worst in my entire life!

glad you are doing better, GenCat. And I know when you've gotta go, you've gotta go, but that the whole hospital experience can be very traumatic itself, while also stabilizing, etc. I myself, have a phobia w respect to inpatient psych care. I once worked as a teacher in a psych facility, too, as well as having had numerous stays there myself, especially earlier in my life. Well, you take care, and hope you continue to feel better!

[peaches100]

GenCat,

I'm glad to know you got the help you needed. I'm sorry that it was so stressful for you, though! Thanks for letting us know where you've been and how things are going for you.

[Blue_Bird]

Hi GenCat

I know inpatient isn't fun but I'm glad you got help when you were in a bad situation. I hope things start to get better for you with the medication

[Onyx999]

Ditto what everyone else is saying. You can't get better unless you're honest about your symptoms with your therapist. Very glad you're home and relaxed.