Posted by shellie on June 5, 2000, at 22:11:40
In reply to Re: Hospital Q's - scared don't know what to expect, posted by claire 7 on June 5, 2000, at 21:47:32
I've been in two different hospitals, and the difference was amazing. In one, (when I was 24), my hospital experience was horrible. Years later, (34 or so) I went to a special program in dissociative disorders and it was a very very good experience. So be a good consumer. The second time I not only picked the hospital, but also my attending psychiatrist and the psychologist who did my therapy inpatient. So look into different places, don't just go anywhere. Ask questions on the phone. Hospitals keep you safe, but are only a beginning to new treatment. They are not a cure for anything. Also, you might look into a partial hospitalization program if there is a good one near you. Then you could be home with your cats at night and not have to go through all the transitions of hospitals. Good luck, shellie
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