Posted by Christina on January 16, 2001, at 15:35:54
In reply to Re: What is hospitalization for depression like?, posted by NikkiT2 on January 16, 2001, at 15:18:32
I was hospitalized for suicidal ideation several years ago, and I don't think it helped because they didn't try medication.. just therapy and it was really meds that I needed.. and eventually received.
While I was there I was in group therapy with people who had very traumatic lives, and while the therapy didn't help me, I think I provided support to others in the group.
I have one negative recurring thought from my experience. For recreational therapy we painted ceramics, and now everytime I hear a radio ad for a ceramics class, I cringe. I think why would any one willingly do that?I made this horrible vase. It was so ugly and pathetic, but it's a great representation of that whole era of my life!
I strongly agree with checking out hospitals before you decide to check in, and be sure your insurance will cover it. Mine ended up not covering it, and it cost my parents several thousand dollars (even 15 years ago).
Sometimes I think I would like to go back in... just for the safety of it and to "get away from it all." But then I realize, my family would miss me, my job wouldn't get done, the dog probably would not get fed, and my plants would die. So I just go eat chocolate and feel better for five minutes.
poster:Christina
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