Posted by harry b. on February 20, 2000, at 23:22:53
In reply to Harry b and Michael, posted by Janet on February 20, 2000, at 20:52:55
> How are you both? Just to say your in my thoughts. I would love an update . Jan
Hello Janet, thanks for thinking of me.
I'm afraid I don't have any positive things to
report. My new cocktail of meds hasn't had much
of an effect. I did not work at all last week.On Wed night, around midnight, I went for a drive
and ended up in Ocean City, Md, about 5 hrs from
home. I rented an ocean front room with a great
view of the sea and the breakers on the beach. I
took a walk on the beach, but mostly sat in my
room watching and hypnotized by the never ending waves
breaking and crashing onto the beach. I just returned
earlier today.I have a question. If I were to consent to being
hospitalized, what does the treatment consist of?
Would I be simply sedated and under observation?
Or would I be restrained in any manner? Sedation
and observation would be OK, but restrainment would
not be good. Although I still have suicidal ideations,
I have not attempted to harm myself, nor have I
posed a threat to anyone else. If someone who has
been thru this would respond, I'd be grateful for
your description of how you were treated. As a
second part to my request, what was the duration
of your hospital stay? Did you find it to be helpful?
What was the response of family, friends, employers?
If I consent to it, am I free to leave when I wish,
or will I be released only upon my doc's say so?Thank you
poster:harry b.
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