Posted by D minor on January 9, 2005, at 18:46:44
In reply to Hospitalization Med Changes, posted by Phillipa on January 9, 2005, at 18:36:01
Hi Phillipa, it's me again.
I've been to the psych ward 6 times over the course of one year. My hospitalizations lasted from three days to a month. Most of them were voluntary, all for suicidal ideation. Only once did I go for the purpose of getting my meds sorted out, and that time it didn't work for reasons which are too long to get into and probably don't apply to you. Usually hospitals focus on stabilizing patients. At worst they over medicate, but they can be very good for getting things straightend out. Reason being that the doctors can more closely observe you and change your dosages quickly.
The other patients and I all seemed to form a tight knit community. I think the wonderful people I met were the best part my experiences. Yes, they all had problems, but that's what we had in common. We were able to support each other. And of course there were those who I avoided as best I could, the ones who were a little too out there. But in general, the "crazy" population did not make matters worse for me.
Best of luck,
dm
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