Triggering (Suicide) - Psych Hospitals ?

[Brokengal17]

I hope this is the right place for this. I think so....

My psych went away for a few weeks over christmas and new year. Now she is back and I saw her yesterday. I told her that I have been feeling very suicidal and been cutting everyday, which is how it has been. I broke down crying, which is quite unusual for me. She watched me cry and asked me to sign the medicare form. WHAT! She just ended our session like that. I was trying to be honest and asking for help. She doesn't want to help. Doesn't she have some sort of duty of care to me or something. I'm stil feeling like I'm a huge risk to myself. I have been admitted to hospital before and has helped me. In fact, that is why I started seeing her in the first place after a overdose.

So I was wondering how can i get into the psych hospital? I don't want to be there in a way but I know I need this. It's like my psych and everyone else doesn't really realise how bad this has got. I have tried telling my psych. How much more clear could I be ? I am pretty sure I met there criteria. I think that hospital is going to be the only thing to help me with all of this. I feel so close to an suicide attempt at the moment.

So I was wondering if anyone has any idea how I would go about doing this ? Should I forget about this? I just need some advice. Any advice? Support? Anything really.

Joanne
P.S I hope this isn't a silly post.

[little_miss]

No, its not a silly post at all. I think if you feel unsafe, you should ring the crisis team in your area. They can come and assess you. Or you could go to A+E and say how you feel, and someone should listen to you and about your wishes. They have to take you seriously.

[plastic rose]

If you think you are at risk of harming yourself, then I agree with little_miss, you should either ring your local crisis team (try searching for services or walk-in centers here: http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx) or just go straight to A&E. You may have to wait a while but they can help you. Alternatively, make an emergency appointment with your GP. They are often the best people to talk to in a situation like that because often to get a hospital admission you need a referral from your GP. You should be able to get an appointment today or tomorrow. But if it can't wait, just go straight to A&E.

I hope things look up for you soon. If you want somebody to talk to my PM box is always open. x

[Acephalous]

I vote for A+E also, the have a duty to have you assessed by a medical professional in the field and also its somewhere safe away from any items which you could consider using for self injury or anything else.
Also, i wondered if this is the first time that you have been upset with the treatment given to you by the woman you see. If it isnt the first time, i would suggest writing a complaint also

[wishfordeath]

No of course this isn't a silly post. I think it's terrible the way you were treated and I think maybe you should try and find a new docter who is more caring and who has more empathy and compassion. But yeah I defiantly think you should go to the E.R and get assessed.

Good Luck :)

[random.swirls]

Because your therapist asked you to sign a medcare form I assume you arent in the U.K. and probably in America.

What I would suggest you do is ring up the hospital where you were last time and explain briefly what has happened and ask them what they can recomment.

The next time you see your Dr. maybe you could ask her what is happening and why she acted like she did. If you dont like her answer and can bear it maybe you can consider changing Drs.

Take care

[shatteredlies]

first of all *huggles you*
i suggest to write a letter to your phych telling her you need hosp ( i did this and ryl users helped me write it, im sure evryone wil help you write your too) they took mine seriously and i was addmitted straight after genrall hosp.
if you want more help hunnie email me or pm me.
good luck

[nowhereman]

No it's not a silly post at all. Well done for telling your psych what's been going on, it was really brave of you to ask for help and I'm sorry she didn't help you. I agree about going to a&e and telling them how you feel, that you don't feel safe, they may take you in then. Good luck.

[Brokengal17]

Thank you for all the advice and replies. I really appericate it. I really do.

I see my psych on Monday and I think I just wait and talk to her about it again. I just got back from the hospital. I have had 6 seizures in the last 48 hours. Spend alot of time in ICU. So I need some time to think. Like I still need to go and feel the same if not worse but I'm going to decide if this is what I really want right now. I will speak to my psych more, maybe she was a little tried or exhausted.

I live in Australia, so we have medicare her. It's very new. The goverment pays for the private psychologist for 26 sessions and then the department of Child safety will pay for the rest till I'm 18. then DSQ (Disabilties Service Queensland). My pschdoc wants to diagnose me proberly cause I'm nearly 18 and apprently when I 17 and 6 months they can start cause it takes a while. They want to get me live in home support most of the time.

Joanne
P.S Sorry this might be too much but yeh......

[Zedebee]

*cuddles*
I don't have much to offer but I agree witht the others.

If you feel at risk before you see your psych again please either try and talk to us or go to A&E; they can be really helpful in crisis situations.

I hope you don't mind me saying but from what I've read you seem to be more willing to help yourself and I have to say I'm so very proud of you for wanting that =)

if you ever want to chat feel free to PM me and please remember what I said about goiong to A&E.

Take care
Zed x

[88shelz]

sorry to hear things have gotten this far.
if you psyc isnt willing to help you then get yourself to you GP or ER.
if u dont feel safe you need to let them know. please look after yourself x

[Snow White.]

*squishes*

I live in Australia also, and have been admitted to hospital several times. In order to do so I expressed concerns to my treating psychologist that I couldn't keep myself safe and I needed her help, and upon discussing the option of hospital decided it was the best one.

I have also, however, gone through by talking with my doctor (just my GP) having them do the referral for me and call up the hospital and such things, so if you have no luck with your psychologist a good idea perhaps it then your doctor.

I can identify with your post massively because this was the same situation I had before I was admitted last time, I felt my psychologist wasn't listening to me and she would refuse to sign forms for me or discuss hospital, and it got to the point where I felt nobody was taking me seriously, I planned to end it, but luckily the day before sought help from a (completely unknown) doctor at the clinic and she called the hospital and admitted me.

So yes, there are options. Stress to her that you feel it best for your wellbeing. Maybe even write down how you feel before hand. If she doesn't comply, then don't give up, there are other ways to get yourself the help you deserve.

Let us know how things go for you.

Best Wishes,
Aimee xo

Also, you may or may not find it handy but there is a section on Psychiatric Hospitals on the main site. Though you say you've been in one before so you know a bit of what to expect, and with that knowledge if you think it is what you need to help you then do it in your best interests.

[ems]

Sounds like me before i took an overdose and got admitted.. NOT the way to do it!! Your parents or next of kin may be able to admit you, or come straight out with it, to your psych and say you can't cope with outside life, you feel you need more intensive care like an inpatient unit..... hope it works... hang on in there... things will get sorted.. eventually