Posted by ElaineM on July 16, 2006, at 22:57:16
In reply to Re: hospitalization » wishingstar, posted by Racer on July 16, 2006, at 22:24:48
Wishingstar: You sound so despondent, and desperate. To consider admitting yourself to a hospital is a big deal - you must be hurting terribly. I agree with everyone else that, unless you become actively suicidal, that you should avoid it. Does your hospital offer outpatient treatment? Would that be accepted the same way with your employer? I've mentioned the benefits of my inpatient stays, but all but one were on specific, ED units. The time I was forced to go to a regular psych. hospital was absolutely terrifying. I, too, would reiterate that it's definately not the place to go to feel cared for.
Are there any support groups you could join in the time being -- like drop in self-help groups. You can usually search them on the internet for each city. And you can go to as many or view meetings as you need. To be in structured, regular-therapy-like setting. They are free, and I think it would be closer to what you have in mind than a hospital.
My university is very accomodating when it comes to servicing undergrads, grads, and alumni. It makes me so upset that they would turn you away. I confided in my TA about all the difficulties I've been going through (not the T stuff) and how hard I was finding it to cope. She helped so much. Could you talk to your academic advisor. At my university they routinely intervene in crisis situations in terms of setting up support systems. Perhaps he/she could get more strings pulled at the counselling center. I would even lie when I went, or bend the truth: if they only treat short-term patients, then present them with a short-term problem. Say anything. Do what you need to to look after yourself. My school pays for a high percentage of medication too. I really think you should get someone else at your school on your side.
Some schools even offer free peer mentoring, with psych grad students. If you didn't have any friends you could talk to, that could at least be something. See how your appointment back home goes (it's still coming right?) Maybe it will help, even in a small way.
You're getting so close to making it through your stay at your parents house. Half way! And then you'll be back in your own environment and be able to deal with your T options so much better. And you can post as many times as you want here.
You can make it. (((((ws)))))
thinking of you, EL
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