Posted by ricker on September 20, 2008, at 19:23:38
In reply to Re: i'm not well i hate everything here in the hospita » bleauberry, posted by yxibow on September 20, 2008, at 1:03:15
> Yes -- actually a psychiatric hospital is not the best place I must say for anything but single-task focused or emergency care. It is better to be at home with any family members you can contact and integrate yourself as much as you can socially and with the community -- isolation is not conducive to the "recovery model".
>Jay, That's an interesting take on psych units. I was hopitalized twice in the late 80's. My experience was quite positive. My occupation at the time was a process operator in an oil/gas refinery and involved shiftwork.
When I entered hospital, it was like all the outside stressors were removed. I was being treated for major depression and anxiety. Yes, it did take some time to adjust to the new environment, but I found the staff very understanding. Once my mood became more stable, activity programs, conselling and other programs were introduced. Many people need just that, a break from their family and outside socialization.Maybe I was fortunate in that the hospital was the exeption, rather than the norm? I believe most public hospitals here in Canada would operate in the same manner?
Anyway, I hope you continue to improve Jereon.
Regards, Rick
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