I am ok. Not really, been sectioned. But head has been quieter today.

Sorry peeps are not too great.

That is such a stressful situation Jen. So sorry you had to go through all that worry for nothing. I guess it’s being rescheduled? I hope you have managed to wind down.

So sorry to hear that, Tamo. I hope you feel better very soon.

How are you, Dawn?

Sorry to hear that Tamo. Hope it can be a short admission.

It's been rescheduled for End of January. Have not really wound done. But attempting to rest.

Rest is good.

Rest is apparently impossible. Been trying but can't settle.

Been listening to my audiobook.

Does it help to just sit and listen? What are you listening to?

The panic alarm is going off again. I think a distuptive patient pressed it. It’s still not fixed so the staff can’t turn it off themselves so it will likely be hours again before maintenance come and turn it off.

Morning everyone, how are you all today?

Morning lindsay.
I'm waiting for the crisis team. They should be here between 10-11am. Hopefully more towards 10, because i have to leave for work at 12 and the latest. I usually leave at 11:45.

How are you?

I hope it goes well with crisis. Are you ok to go to work?

I’m not sure how i am other than missing Crookshanks.

I am sure he will be ok Lindsay.

Morning all.

Thanks lindsay
Just seen crisis. They weren't overly helpful. Think they want to discharge back to cmht. But idk.
Not really ok to work. But have to go for various reasons.

You'll be back to him soon lindsay.

Morning guys. Hugs all round I think (though not compulsory)

Afternoon all. I have been to my hearing voices group today. My leg feels as though I have twisted it so cleaning my flat should be fun. Have done the majority of it though.

Sorry crisis weren’t helpful, Beckie. Do you think your CC might see you more frequently for a while? I really hope work is manageable.

Hi Tamo, how are things with you?

I hope your leg pain passes soon, Dawn. Do you think it’s helpful to move it? If not can you have a break from cleaning today?

The pain is slightly better with exercise. Not a lot as it hurts sh*t tons. Apart from the laundry and putting the recycling box back I have done all my cleaning now. Even done extra bits like cleaning the bathroom mirror.

Morning everyone

Morning Beckie, how are you?

I finally had a short period of control of the tv remote, i played 2 Muse songs and then the guy who thinks he’s in charge of the remote went to put something else on but i stood up for myself and asked if i could watch to the end of the video. Then he put on rubbish but after a while he put on Linkin Park which i of course approved of.

Morning lindsay
No improvement over here. Crisis are coming between 10-12

Well done for standing up for yourself! I know that can be hard

Sorry to hear that, Beckie. I hope crisis are helpful.

Thank you
It very much depends on who turns up tbh. But we shall see

I did not sleep at all last night. I am exhausted but whatever I do sleep evades me. Super frustrating.

Sorry to hear that jen :(
Hopefully you manage to drop off at some point today for a nap

Hopefully it’s someone who hears you, Beckie.

I can relate, Jen. I am terrible at sleeping. It’s also not good in here because i can’t stick to my sleep routine because they do the meds late and i have to get up earlier than i do at home. Hope you can at least take it easy today.

They're on their way now apparently.

Got a 4 hour nap this afternoon but still feeling absolutely wrecked.

Hope your appointment went ok.

Sending sleepy vibes jen!

Thanks. It was ok I think

Morning everyone

Morning Beckie, are you feeling any better today?

I am hopefully self discharging today. I have to speak to the duty doctor first which i don’t really understand because i’m an informal patient. I could do with some fingers crossed from you all.

Sadly not.
But I'm at work so we move.

Duty drs never want to discharge people. It's too much responsibility on them :eyeroll:
Better to do it during a weekday 9-5
But I'll have my fingers crossed for you anyway!

Does work give you something to focus on or is it difficult right now?

I really hope the duty doctor won’t be lazy! I’m not up for staying even one more day.

Morning all.

Afternoon, Dawn. How are you?

It's a bit of both lindsay

I get that feeling. Hospital sucks!

Birds were swarming around my car. I'm on my break. 2 birds on the wingmirror and door, 2 on the windscreen wipers!

You’re becoming the bird lady from Home Alone!

I was thinking more like Mary Poppins.

I am ok apart from being tired. Had an emotional day yesterday.

I'm ok with both XD

Morning everyone, how are you all today?

The duty doctor didn’t have time to see me yesterday which is not good for my sense of worthlessness. I saw her talk to patients who had 10 minutes ago referred to see the doctor. I asked to see her first thing in the morning. I’m hoping i can be discharged today. I have been in the psych ward admission business for long enough to know when i’m ok for discharge or when i need more time.

Morning lindsay

Idk if it's the same in your area, but on my wards, there is one duty doc for all the wards in the county, and they have to deal with admissions and medical emergencies, which does make them very busy. It doesn't mean you're not important, but they have to prioritise. Being discharged is obviously very important to you (it would be to me too!) But self discharge for ANYONE (not just you) wouldn't be seen as urgent.

Yeah i do understand that. It’s just that i asked first thing in the morning and then someone with constipation was seen ten minutes after she asked to be seen.

What are you doing today?

I just realised i repeated myself there!

Guess it depends how severe the constipation is. Can be super dangerous if left!

I'm not doing a lot.
Crisis team guy has just left. Seeing them again tomorrow

Were crisis any use today?

Not particularly.
Told me to exercise and it's good I'm still going to work.
Then randomly asked me if I like tennis??
And asked why I don't do things with L. Which is a total assumption, because we do do things!

How're you? Any news on duty dr?

Hello everyone :)

I'm sorry to see so many of you struggling. I find the winter quite difficult but it might not be the cause for all the stress for you???
I pop in from time to time to check on you all.
My life is still quite predictable and somewhat boring. Though I am beginning to apppreciate the fact that I am privileged enough to be able to be bored. I started watching The Walking Dead, and I suddenly appreciate society and the somewhat possibility of law and order on a whole new level!!!! Nothing like a zombie apocalypse to put things in perspective.

Zurg!!!

Miss you! How are you and the menagerie?

Zurg!!! Sooo nice to see you about!
Hows findus and the rest of the zoo?

Kaaaaat! We need you back!

Morning everyone

Morning Beckie, how are things with you today?