Posted by TherapyGirl on July 16, 2006, at 20:27:22
In reply to hospitalization, posted by wishingstar on July 16, 2006, at 19:29:27
My heart aches for you more than you can know. I have SO been there and done that.
Here's what I can tell you about psych hospitals: they are really good at making it impossible for you to hurt yourself; they are really bad (imo) at actually helping you.
I've been inpatient twice, 10 years ago. In my case, they overloaded me on psychotropic drugs that completely destroyed my ability to function in the actual world. I didn't get better until I took myself off all those drugs. I realize my case is unusual, but I feel compelled to share it with you. In addition, most of the people there were much less able to deal with life than I was. So for the most part I didn't meet people who could be support partners, you know? Also, with the exception of the rec. therapist, everything they had me signed up for (group, individual, arts and crafts, whatever) was completely lame. And finally, it took me 3 years to pay off my portion of the bill.
Sorry to be so negative, but if you have ANY other options for keeping yourself safe, I would take them.
((((((((WishingStar))))))))))))
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