She said I was confused and a long way from home and that it happens and will resolve itself in a fee days but for now I need to be kept safe.i tried so hard to talk to them and they were really nice but I guess I didn't do very well. They spoke to my mum as well.
Yeah agreed. I used to think that the issue was when my mum got involved and if I kept it all quiet from her then I would stay out of hospital. But I don't think so. It's depressing think that I may actually need to be in even for a short period.
Anyway. Hopefully I won't be in long and I'll get my shit together quickly. Thinking they are looking at transferring me straight to Leeds so it's going to be an extremely long night/journey/day.
Yeah, it's not ideal. Do you know which hospital you're at now? Just that I saw you mention the mental health area and it sounds very familiar!
You're usually only in for a couple of weeks aren't you?
It might be even quicker now that you're at the supported housing, but do be prepared for meetings on the ward with supported housing.
I'm unsure of the rules where you are, but in the one I was in last, you got admitted and you were out. Not to scare you, just be aware.
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
Not sure what will happen with supported housing. They may question the value of me being there what with this whole crap that's gone on but I think my cc and op people still think it's a good idea so hopefully I won't be out.
Yeah couple of weeks max. I'm at university college hospital London (is that right?) I think. Hopefully I won't get stuck thinking ip is good for me. Last time I was in I was adamant that I should be discharged at the beginning when I was out of it (so I could go to London) and then the section was dropped and I started to come round and got scared of myself so wanted to stay. But I suppose I've got supported accomdation (hopefully) now so it's a bit different.
Hopefully you get to stay, just got to make sure it doesn't happen again. You have a great opportunity with supported housing and I don't want to see you throw it away.
Yep, thought I recognised the description! Was there about a month ago. Anyway.......just try and make sure you talk to people. They won't be able to help unless you talk to them and are completely honest.
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
Yep. I struggle with going quiet sometimes. Did do my best to talk to them. It's hard to explain this weird issue to people who've never met me. I did phone Brigid and my mum earlier so I suppose that's a start. Need to work a lot harder though.
Maybe try and work out some warning signs with the staff?
I had a traffic light system on the acute ward, green was feeling ok, amber was signs like going quiet, staying in my room, talking to 'voices' etc. and red was very distressed. It was helpful because when I lost insight completely, the staff already knew my signs and were able to help.
I don't think it's weird and remember, mental health nurses have heard pretty much everything!
I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, I'm fine!
