Posted by ChrisK on June 6, 2000, at 6:05:14
In reply to Re: Hospital Q's -thank you too, Quilter!, posted by me-but-not-me on June 6, 2000, at 3:07:27
mbnm,
I just caught up with this thread this morning. I hope that if you're still here that you will go to the hospital very soon. I also know what it's like but it took me a couple of suicide attempts to get me in there. You want to get there before that happens.
Mental health care has come a long way from the "Coockoo's Nest" stereotypes. My stays were very positive.
One thing I will add to everyone else's descriptions is that it is very helpful to have BS sessions at night with the other patients in your ward. You really get to learn that you're not alone and find out what other people go through.
Both patients and staff are incredibly helpful in helping you straighten out your thought process.
Please get there soon,
Chris
P.S. My stays were between five and eleven days
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