Posted by B2chica on August 16, 2004, at 11:19:23
In reply to thinking of hospitalization- Please help me, posted by cpallen79 on August 15, 2004, at 18:32:34
i think everyone may have a little different view on this.
In my experience as long as you "voluntarily" place yourself you can check out. however, if the doc's on board think you are of immediate danger to yourself or others then they can override that and make you stay.
They have a strict regimine and try to pack your day full. meals, therapy groups, timed breaks (if you have "privaleges") and learning time -where you either read or watch videos on specific subjects.(like Bipolor or GAD or whatever you may be dealing with).
I checked myself in because i was very suicidal, i'm very glad i did. There are docs, pdocs, social workers and nurses there everyday to look over you (or hover over you at times), and to talk to if you want/need that.
To me it was the best place to play around with med changes, i had a very severe reaction that i can't even imagine what would have happened to me had i not been in a hospital.
-Not sure how much input, but i think they do take some suggestions into consideration. I think if you have a specific style "treatment" plan in mind you may want to just try setting up an appt. with a pdoc and see what they think. Mostly they do have "their way". but if say you have gender preferences, or alone vs. group you may have to do both but you can choose to talk only in one or the other. etc. so the schedule stays the same but some requests may be considered.I guess, i would look at your reasons for wanting to do a hospitalization. Mostly Hospitalization is used for a temp fix, 2days-1week or so (although i was in there for two weeks...ya i was pretty messed up). if you feel unstable or wanting to do some quick med changes (they can try and a couple days later try different-since their watching you every day-quicker turn around time), then it's a Great idea.
Also, i agree about making sure your home life is covered, work, family(kids and such). But overall your health is most important.
Best wishes.> Hello All,
> I have BP II, OCD, and GAD. I am considering hospitalizing myself because I cannot seem to get reasonably stablized. I'm worried abotu work and my life though. Some stuff has helped but I guess I'm not sure what to do. Does anyone have any insight into voluntary hospitalization and what I can expect? Do I have any say on my treatment at all? Any input would be great.
> Thanks
> Chris
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