Posted by fallsfall on July 13, 2003, at 13:18:45
In reply to Re: hospital visit?--penny, posted by lostsailor on July 13, 2003, at 12:53:56
I have been in twice. I found both times really helpful. I think there are big differences, though, between good hospitals and bad hospitals.
A friend was miserably depressed/agoraphobic for 9 years. She finally had enough and made a (serious) attempt. She was in the regular hospital for 3 days or so and then the Psychiatric Hospital for 10 days. She came out of the hospital optimistic and energized. She is doing things I haven't seen her do (like volunteer) in the 8 years I've known her. It can be really helpful.
Do you know anyone who has been to a local hospital? I'm sure, also that your pdoc/therapist know which hospitals are the best.
Have you tried your therapist to see if she's around?
I have gone to the hospital when I have been scared that I was going to do something that I would later regret. I think that fear is what drove me there - and the safety and comfort of the staff and the schedule.
Best of luck
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