Posted by ChrisK on September 6, 2001, at 9:04:30
In reply to How does hospitalization work, posted by adamie on September 5, 2001, at 11:31:07
Do you have a current pdoc who tlaks to your parents and explains what you are going through? It's important that you can get through to your mother how bads things have egotten.
As far as the hosptol goes I have been in a few in the past. Two were very good experiences where I felt a sense of safety. Nothing was forced on me but the resident doctors did ask that I try different meds. I had the choice of trying them or not.
There was also a lot of talk therapy available. There were group meetings of the people in our wing of the building and you got a sense that everything wasn't as bad as you first thought.
There are a lot of people in your situation. If you are definitely suicidal you need to get yourself into a hospital TODAY. Go to an emergency room and they will direct you to a ward or hospital where you can get help.
Good Luck,
Chris
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