Re: how does the hospital work? *maybe trigger??

Posted by B2chica on June 7, 2007, at 12:23:00

In reply to Re: how does the hospital work? *maybe trigger??, posted by Dory on June 7, 2007, at 9:30:53

Hi Bent...
for some reason i can't read your post...but i can the others. so i'm not sure exactly what you were asking...but i have been in the hosp...several times, and a couple of times i was place in the county facility. here's my 2c.
if you have any doubt PLEASE admit yourself! this is Very important!
Dory's post was right on.(all of it) typical is 24-72 hour stay...sometimes longer depending...usually on medication issues.
once when my T knew i was going to attempt he called an EPC on me (emergency protective custody). the police and ambulance (and firetruck i'm sad to say) all showed up at my door. they took me into custody, the hospital first to get the lovely charcoal, then off to the county holding 'center'. at this point you loose all credibility for making your own decisions. this is NOT good! also my future relied on county paid workers...again, not good. they were not "top o' the line' professionals. i hate to say it but it's true. i was also put in with a miriad of others, from persons with schizophrenia, to prison half-ways, to those trying to get off drugs (waiting for rehab to open up). very scary were some.
the hospital on the other hand was very nice. the people there knew i was dealing with severe problems psychologically and chemically. they were patient and helpful.
it was very scary the first time i admitted myself but my best friend came with me holding my hand the whole time. he was great.
but definately trust your T, if you don't find one you can. it is VERY important to be able to tell them when you think you are in danger...or the other side when you are just wanting to 'talk' about S and not actually do it...some T's are gun shy and recommend hospital and any little sign, so know where your T stands.
hope this helps.
and let us know how you are doing.
b2c.

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