Posted by Geezer on September 15, 2002, at 18:33:25
In reply to Hospitalization?, posted by audrey on September 15, 2002, at 16:36:39
Hi Audrey,
Just want to agree with the others. I have been hospitalized 10 times (didn't comply with treatment well in my early years). I just arrived home from the hospital 2 weeks ago (first time in since 1985). Things have changed - I would do a four to six week stay years ago - now with mamaged care your out in a week (at least I was).
As everyone else has pointed out SAFETY comes first. Another point, explained to me by my pdoc after a "close call" in 1985, people like us tend to repeat behavior in times of crisis. That is to say if you go to the hospital now that is what you are likely to do if another crisis occurs in the future. You don't get many chances at self destruction. For me the hospital was always a "port in the storm".
We all support you - please get professional help.
Geezer
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