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Posted by NikkiT2 on March 13, 2001, at 9:48:31
OK, so I'm finally being hospitalised... I will go in beginning of next week, to a hospital in london, near where I live.
Anyway, I really don't know what to expect... so I wondered if anyone could give me some pointers... ie, do I wear my own clothes and do they wash them for me, or will my husband have to bring clean clothes into me.. Will I be allowed to smoke somewhere... will I ever get fresh air... (this next one may sounds stupid, but hey!!) is there likely to be net access there... Will I be allowed to watch Eastenders, read my own books etc...
Hope someone can help with these questions...
ta
Nikki
Posted by JahL on March 13, 2001, at 10:26:56
In reply to Hospitalisation in the UK, posted by NikkiT2 on March 13, 2001, at 9:48:31
> > OK, so I'm finally being hospitalised... I will go in beginning of next week, to a hospital in london, near where I live.
> > Anyway, I really don't know what to expect... so I wondered if anyone could give me some pointers...
Just from experience of friends being hospitalized...
> > ie, do I wear my own clothes
YES.
> > and do they wash them for me, or will my husband have to bring clean clothes into me..
Probably both.
> > Will I be allowed to smoke somewhere...
YES. Seems to me just about all inpatients smoke (esp. the schizophrenics); it's a big part of the 'social life' there.
> > will I ever get fresh air...
YES, when you go for a fag!
> > (this next one may sounds stupid, but hey!!) is there likely to be net access there...
Unlikely in UK.
> >Will I be allowed to watch Eastenders, read my own books etc...
Most definitely.
J.
Posted by Noa on March 13, 2001, at 12:16:52
In reply to Re: Hospitalisation in the UK » NikkiT2, posted by JahL on March 13, 2001, at 10:26:56
Nikki, I am glad this is finally coming to be, after waiting so long. What will the goals be? Will they try you on a med cocktail? I still can't get over the fact that pdocs in the UK don't do more than one med outpatient. To me, it seems like many people need a combo of meds to get the formula right.
Keep us posted.
Posted by pandora on March 13, 2001, at 20:27:25
In reply to Hospitalisation in the UK, posted by NikkiT2 on March 13, 2001, at 9:48:31
Good luck! Be assured that, even if you aren't able to check in with us, we'll be thinking of you and thinking good thoughts : )
Posted by sar on March 14, 2001, at 17:52:30
In reply to Re: Hospitalisation in the UK » NikkiT2, posted by pandora on March 13, 2001, at 20:27:25
Hope all goes well, Nikki! Please let us know how it goes, and ditto on Pandora's words.
sar
Posted by CarolynAnn on March 16, 2001, at 19:33:33
In reply to Re: Hospitalisation in the UK, posted by sar on March 14, 2001, at 17:52:30
Nikki...I haven't checked in lately, but have been thinking of you. Hope the hospitalization will help. Some stuff may seem dumb to you, unless it is much different there than in U.S. I loved group therapy...hated "crafts". I don't like crafts when I'm well...why would I want to do them when depressed? Anyway, I know your great sense of humor will see you through, and I'll be praying for you.
Luv, Carolyn
Posted by caroline on March 17, 2001, at 3:35:13
In reply to Re: Hospitalisation in the UK, posted by CarolynAnn on March 16, 2001, at 19:33:33
Nikki,
I hope it helps and you finally get to try augmentation therapy!
Best wishes
Caroline
Posted by ShelliR on March 17, 2001, at 22:26:19
In reply to Hospitalisation in the UK, posted by NikkiT2 on March 13, 2001, at 9:48:31
Nikki, I'm being pressured to go into the hospital also. It's been a very unsafe week for me. If I didn't have to cancel a lot of appointments with clients, I wouldn't care. I find the hospital pretty relaxing. My therapist says I need to go because I've become unraveled and the hospital will help me get raveled. So we might be in the same situation on two continents.
Advice:
1. Enjoy your time reading in the hospital.
2. Lobby for a good doctor.
3. DON'T get involved in patient hospital politics--it's energizing and distracting, but it's a waste of your time and energy there.
4.Remember everything you say to a staff member is being written down. (it's okay to say things, just don't forget that--in case you don't want every staff member to know).
5. Focus more of your time on getting better than on making friends. Getting better lasts longer.
Hospital friendships seem closer than they are, due to the intensity, and most often fade after you are out. (You are already part of the main clique if you smoke).
6. Have your husband and friends bring you pizza and candy and whatever else you want. Especially remember to bring soda if that's what you like to drink.
7. Refuse to make collages (maybe that's an American thing)--cutting out little pictures and pasting them on a big sheet of paper to "show feelings."
8.Try to have one thought a day (positive) that you might have never had before.
9.Refuse to make anything with popcycle sticks.(Also maybe an American thing?)Good luck. Shelli
Posted by NikkiT2 on March 19, 2001, at 15:06:42
In reply to Re: Hospitalisation in the UK » NikkiT2, posted by ShelliR on March 17, 2001, at 22:26:19
Thanks for that Shelli.. a really helpful list.. I'm *terrified* about being made to make things!!! i imagine myself coming home with all these little hand made baskets!!!
If you see my post below, it'll explain why I'm not actually h tere. though I should be!!
Nikki xx
> Nikki, I'm being pressured to go into the hospital also. It's been a very unsafe week for me. If I didn't have to cancel a lot of appointments with clients, I wouldn't care. I find the hospital pretty relaxing. My therapist says I need to go because I've become unraveled and the hospital will help me get raveled. So we might be in the same situation on two continents.
>
> Advice:
> 1. Enjoy your time reading in the hospital.
> 2. Lobby for a good doctor.
> 3. DON'T get involved in patient hospital politics--it's energizing and distracting, but it's a waste of your time and energy there.
> 4.Remember everything you say to a staff member is being written down. (it's okay to say things, just don't forget that--in case you don't want every staff member to know).
> 5. Focus more of your time on getting better than on making friends. Getting better lasts longer.
> Hospital friendships seem closer than they are, due to the intensity, and most often fade after you are out. (You are already part of the main clique if you smoke).
> 6. Have your husband and friends bring you pizza and candy and whatever else you want. Especially remember to bring soda if that's what you like to drink.
> 7. Refuse to make collages (maybe that's an American thing)--cutting out little pictures and pasting them on a big sheet of paper to "show feelings."
> 8.Try to have one thought a day (positive) that you might have never had before.
> 9.Refuse to make anything with popcycle sticks.(Also maybe an American thing?)
>
> Good luck. Shelli
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