Hospital Stay!!

LetMeSlipAway · 22-02-2008, 07:28 PM

ok im really new to this so if this doesnt come up the way i planned i apologise in advance...

i need help on something... im going in2 the hospital to keep myself safe and il be there for about 4 weeks minimum... im going in on minday and the only thing is is im afriad they'll make me go off self harming, cold turkey... im not ready to just give up on the self harming cos its my addiction and i dunno how im gona cope not self harming as i self harm every night without fail...

anybody any suggestions or tips??

please write back xo

sweet_pain · 22-02-2008, 08:05 PM

I don't have any tips or suggestions on giving up cold turkey but I wante dot make sure you knew someone read your post. Welcome, by the way.

I think that your making a great decision to go to the hospital. Give it your all and I'm sure you'll get great results!!

If you ever need to talk PM me anytime <3

Jasmine222222 · 23-02-2008, 01:01 AM

Great decision! Unfortunately they will make you give it up immediately. I would try and bring lots of stuff to do, like books and or colored pencils, if they let you. Try and think of things that can keep you distracted and healthy.

x-dying-inside-x · 23-02-2008, 01:35 AM

it is one of the hard parts of hospital you have to give up self-harm while your there.
as jasmine said try and take loads of books and things to do while you are there.
when you want to self-harm go talk to the staff its what they are there for and im sure they will help you as much as they can.
take care and good luck.
xx

blondiebear · 23-02-2008, 03:33 AM

How closely do they monitor your diet? I find that chocolate helps a lot. I'm now in withdrawl from chocolate ice cream but I can live with that. Better the weight on my rear than the weight in my heart.
Hugs!

Snow White. · 23-02-2008, 01:28 PM

Hey love,

A hospital is designed to keep you safe - and thus, no self harm. However, it's not as difficult as you sound because it's not going "cold turkey" as such. You're in an optimal place for your recovery and there is support to help you through it, so any urges you have can be addressed with the trained staff who can help you work through it. Hopefully, it will teach you some new techniques.

I'm very please to hear you're taking such a positive step in getting support; I hope it works out for you. As this is your first visit -or it sounds it- I suggest you read some of these things on "Psychiatric Hospitals" to give yourself some advice while you are the, and make it as useful as possible for you.

Best wishes!
Aimee xo

LetMeSlipAway · 23-02-2008, 08:21 PM

thanx guys!!xo