-Mental care - mental hospital- PLEASE help your opinions or experience?

[Raven801]

I'm going to keep it more simple this post long story short due to medical issues and things in life at this point I am struggling with depression in a big way. I have scared myself with my own thoughts and have come very near the edge. Much closer than I care to admit. And on that note I was going to self commit at a ER ....I made it to the parking lot and couldn't make myself go in...I just couldn't. Because I was worried how I would be treated and how my IC would be handled it's embarrassing and I didn't want to be a burden to anyone. And the iceing on the cake is I'm considered a fall risk in hospitals and that creates some unpleasant issues and at times I'm in enough pain and weak enough taking care of myself is extremely difficult or not possible sometimes I'm so mentally exhausted I just don't care to take care of myself. My depression is a rollercoaster and on my other post a lot of people made some very nice posts but I think I made it a little long winded and wasn't very clear on what I was looking for. So what was your experience negative or positive and was it helpful? How were your own physical issues handled ? If your incontinent was it handled with dignity and respect? Do you know what it's like ? Any input is appreciated and I thank you all in advance.🥴 This is a hard thing to ask and to deal with but...

 

[ORBaby]

Short answer is it was helpful for me every time I was on a ward. It was positive and was treated with respect. It sounds like you need to get help with your depression, either inpatient or outpatient.

 

[slimjiminy]

As a "bottom line" type of guy, I would say that if you need help, then be sure to get it! Consider what happens if you don't get help. Throw embarrassment out the window because I am sure they've seen it all. Don't worry about them - they are there to help!

 

[CheshireCat]

You have serious medical issues, which should cause your treatment to be handled differently than most. I believe they will be addressing your whole person versus simply depression, as many reasons for your depression are rooted on physical issues. Get the help.

 

[Bigt84015]

I've been there. You just have to let someone know that you need to get charged and they normally have 2 ppl come to your room and transfer you to the bed then change your diaper. Then get you back to your classes(they kinda want to teach you coping stills. When you're admitted they'll ask about your toileting needs don't be afraid to talk about it. I was never allowed to keep my diapers in my room. So I just there being wheeled down the hallway with the other cna carrying a diaper and wipes walking with us. O well what the fuck can you do. The thing is no one is going to say anything if they see cause they have their own lives to worry about and when you see them on the outside they aren't even going to acknowledge that they where there trust me.

I wonder if you wouldn't be helped by having a care aid come in and help you out some. Whether it be personal care or something as simple as prompting to do certain things.

 

[Raven801]

I'm going to commit myself..I'm struggling too much to not . I appreciate all the comments and assistance... hope it helps ..time will tell see you all in a few weeks or whatever it takes.

 

[ltaluv]

@Raven801, I hope you're able to get the help you need. Many of us here appreciate your contributions and your insights, and we all hate to see you struggling.

From my own experiences with psychiatric hospitals, I will say that there will be good parts to your stay, and there will be some difficult parts. Working through the issues that lead to major depression isn't easy, and getting the right meds at the right dosage can take a while. You will make it through, though. It was very literally lifesaving for me.

Godspeed, my friend.

 

[NannaAnnabelle]

It sounds like you're at crisis point and I'm glad to hear you're going to get the help you need now. Waiting doesn't seem like an option any longer so the sooner you get care the better.

Hope to hear of some good turn-around from you soon.

 

[BigTykes]

I'm going to commit myself..I'm struggling too much to not . I appreciate all the comments and assistance... hope it helps ..time will tell see you all in a few weeks or whatever it takes.

We will be rooting for you while you are in there. Desiring for the best.

 

[IcyBlue]

My ex had to go in there and it helped her quite a bit because she got a clear diagnosis and treatment for her issues.
Therapy has also been very helpful for many of my friends.
This forum is also a place that provides support to those who respectfully ask as you are well aware.
Friends or people you can at least talk to allow you to vent your mind which allows you to understand yourself better.

A good quote I heard recently is "No problems, Only puzzles"

 

[ParaRomeo]

If you haven't gone already most facilities are great at handling other medical conditions and usually as part of the intake they will ask how you manage it. Most facilities will keep them locked up and you need to ask for them as needed and depending on your medical conditions though I haven't been to one as a patient but they have different types of places so like say there are times you may need help as part of placement in a facility they will make sure you go to the right one depending on your needs. Also depending on facility usually for a certain period of time you could be in scrubs and non slip socks till your cleared but even than alot of facilities are almost like a jail in a way like some don't allow boots as they can be used as weapons, belts and strings can be used on yourself or others so if you bring a sweat shirt bring one without strings.

If your reading this afterwards I hope it helped and things are better it take a lot more strength and courage to recognize and ask for help.