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Posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 11:35:16
I know I need to go to the hospital or i will try today. Ive had other attempts in the past. But I have never been admitted to a psych unit before. Can I just go there? Will they let you in? Do I go to the er or what?
Help would be appreciated for people who have been here before.
Posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 12:18:15
In reply to Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 11:35:16
> I know I need to go to the hospital or i will try today. Ive had other attempts in the past. But I have never been admitted to a psych unit before. Can I just go there? Will they let you in? Do I go to the er or what?
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> Help would be appreciated for people who have been here before.You should go to the ER first and tell them how you are feeling. They should have a social worker assess you. Sometimes they just call the psychiatrist for approval to admit too.
It's good to have the ER check you out physically though, or at least that's how I feel.
Do you have a therapist or pdoc you can call to help you through this time?
Good luck to you. Please be safe. I'm very glad you're reaching out for help.
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2011, at 12:27:19
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 12:18:15
Make sure it's a ER with a psych floor during the day after a doc calls a referral to psych where I worked the RN's assessed and then called the pdoc for permission to admit. Good luck. Phillipa
Posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 13:54:17
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2011, at 12:27:19
If you know of another psych hospital in your area you would rather be admitted to you can ask that the hospital call them for a bed. One psych hospital near me operates that way. You go to any ER, get evaluated, ask to go to this specific hospital and then the two hospitals work out an arrangement to get you a bed.
I found out about this arrangement because there are no beds around here except in one hospital that has a horrible psych unit, which is why there are beds.
Posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 15:59:43
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 13:54:17
Thanks guys. I ended up just coming to Rush (Iive in chicago) ER. so far they are taking really good
Care of me. Gonna be admitted for a few days.
Posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 16:06:50
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 15:59:43
Glad you updated us. Alexian Brothers has a great psych unit, probably the best in Chicago, although I have heard Rush is pretty good too. Glad you are in helping hands and safe.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on August 31, 2011, at 18:50:31
In reply to Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 11:35:16
Phone your psychiatrist or family doctor, they will tell you what to do
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on August 31, 2011, at 18:56:36
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Lepus on August 31, 2011, at 16:06:50
Glad you're ok and being taken care of OP..... look after your self.
Posted by emmanuel98 on August 31, 2011, at 19:08:32
In reply to Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 11:35:16
Go to the ER. They will assess you and try to find a bed if needed.
Posted by Phillipa on August 31, 2011, at 21:18:04
In reply to Re: Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 15:59:43
University of Chicago is where I think Dr Bob is or was on staff as psyciatriast. So there are better hospitals in Chicago. Phillipa
Posted by Zonked on September 1, 2011, at 12:59:41
In reply to Suicidal immediately but don't know what to do, posted by Raisinb on August 31, 2011, at 11:35:16
> I know I need to go to the hospital or i will try today. Ive had other attempts in the past. But I have never been admitted to a psych unit before. Can I just go there? Will they let you in? Do I go to the er or what?
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> Help would be appreciated for people who have been here before.You call 911 or go to the ER. I'd call 911. I hope this isn't too late.
-z
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