Just came back mental ward

[Anita]

It was a nightmare cause new psycho med nurse sent me to the psych ward of hospital cause I made a mistake and told her in the past 8 to 10 yrs ago was in ward for being disgusted with myself, she sent me without first a solid arrangement for taking caer of my pets , they sent animal control they took them, but I got them back today after paying a fee, they thank god were sympathetic when I told them what happened and just paid transport 75.00 for all pets, out of 9 canaries two only survived, I broke down at hospital first night, the young nurse had teeth like a Jack o lantern with spaces, she freaking nasty and no compassion. Went to another ward much nicer. The psychiatrist at intake told me Zoloft is no good and have anti psychotics,
Can diagnose of psychotic be in relation to ptsd, I am freaking confused.

 

[Sideways]

It’s always pretty stressful coming home from a psych inpatient stay. I’ve done it more times than I can count. Usually, for me, it takes at least a week to readjust, even after relatively short stays, so be extra kind to useful for this period.

I’m so sorry about your birds. That’s particularly awful. Things like that can have a lot of rebound effects on top of the grief - like anger and frustration at the situation itself (often totally warranted), and the unknown and fear associated with ‘what if it happens again…’

Can diagnose of psychotic be in relation to ptsd, I am freaking confused.

Yes, it absolutely can.

Psychotic episodes can be associated with a whole range of mental illnesses, like PTSD and Depression.

While extended or planned inpatient stays can be helpful for diagnosis and getting medications right, this tends to be less true of acute/short stays. It may be a good idea to review both your diagnosis, and prescriptions, with your treating psych now that you’ve been discharged.

 

[Anita]

It’s always pretty stressful coming home from a psych inpatient stay. I’ve done it more times than I can count. Usually, for me, it takes at least a week to readjust, even after relatively short stays, so be extra kind to useful for this period.

I’m so sorry about your birds. That’s particularly awful. Things like that can have a lot of rebound effects on top of the grief - like anger and frustration at the situation itself (often totally warranted), and the unknown and fear associated with ‘what if it happens again…’


Yes, it absolutely can.

Psychotic episodes can be associated with a whole range of mental illnesses, like PTSD and Depression.

While extended or planned inpatient stays can be helpful for diagnosis and getting medications right, this tends to be less true of acute/short stays. It may be a good idea to review both your diagnosis, and prescriptions, with your treating psych now that you’ve been discharged.

Thank you for caring, your reply it helps me

 

[Muttly]

That sounds like a horrible time. How are you doing now?

 

[Anita]

It’s always pretty stressful coming home from a psych inpatient stay. I’ve done it more times than I can count. Usually, for me, it takes at least a week to readjust, even after relatively short stays, so be extra kind to useful for this period.

I’m so sorry about your birds. That’s particularly awful. Things like that can have a lot of rebound effects on top of the grief - like anger and frustration at the situation itself (often totally warranted), and the unknown and fear associated with ‘what if it happens again…’


Yes, it absolutely can.

Psychotic episodes can be associated with a whole range of mental illnesses, like PTSD and Depression.

While extended or planned inpatient stays can be helpful for diagnosis and getting medications right, this tends to be less true of acute/short stays. It may be a good idea to review both your diagnosis, and prescriptions, with your treating psych now that you’ve been discharged.

Thank you, you eased my mind that I am not alone, I was planning on a long stay eventually, but not the way I was forced without feeding my pets , should of really fought it but they were pushing between dr and the one that interrogated me, her ‘assistant asks questions and thoughts, previous thoughts, I guess psych was too lazy to ask directly and really talk to me about helping my pets before I go, then psych promised to call an advocate to help me to feed them, got there too late 6 Canaries , one a Dutch Frill, but too late before anything was done, not going back to those idiots, got appt for home assistance tomorrow, won’t hold my breath.

Thank you, you eased my mind that I am not alone, I was planning on a long stay eventually, but not the way I was forced without feeding my pets , should of really fought it but they were pushing between dr and the one that interrogated me, her ‘assistant asks questions and thoughts, previous thoughts, I guess psych was too lazy to ask directly and really talk to me about helping my pets before I go, then psych promised to call an advocate to help me to feed them, got there too late 6 Canaries , one a Dutch Frill, but too late before anything was done, not going back to those idiots, got appt for home assistance tomorrow, won’t hold my breath.

New meds , can’t stop moving doing stuff, can’t relax, why this side effect? Nonstop , can’t relax, small doses too

 

[Friday]

Can diagnose of psychotic be in relation to ptsd, I am freaking confused.

There is a truism in psych… that ALL roads lead to psychosis.

It’s not completely/absolutely true. There are certain disorders & conditions that don’t include psychosis at all (dyslexia, adhd, etc.). But the overwhelming majority of disorders & conditions do “cap” at psychosis. Including? PTSD.

Some disorders/conditions are more PRONE to psychosis (or suicide) than others. PTSD is in the top 10% of being at risk for BOTH psychosis & suicide. It is EXTREMELY likely that someone with PTSD will experience one (a psychotic or suicidal episode) or both.

C’est Moi? Done both. Many, many, maaaaaany times. Never under authoritwa. I’ve never been sectioned / locked up for my own good &/or the good of others. But? I’ve f*cking LOST it, more than a few times. Out of my goddamn mind. And people have paid, people have died, because of it.

Being locked up is not the worst possible outcome, when you’re fawking insane.

 

[deno]

It was a nightmare cause new psycho med nurse sent me to the psych ward of hospital cause I made a mistake and told her in the past 8 to 10 yrs ago was in ward for being disgusted with myself, she sent me without first a solid arrangement for taking caer of my pets , they sent animal control they took them, but I got them back today after paying a fee, they thank god were sympathetic when I told them what happened and just paid transport 75.00 for all pets, out of 9 canaries two only survived, I broke down at hospital first night, the young nurse had teeth like a Jack o lantern with spaces, she freaking nasty and no compassion. Went to another ward much nicer. The psychiatrist at intake told me Zoloft is no good and have anti psychotics,
Can diagnose of psychotic be in relation to ptsd, I am freaking confused.

I know what it’s like to feel like your life is being controlled by others who don’t actually see you. Losing your birds like that is heartbreaking. That wasn’t just losing pets—it was losing a piece of stability in a situation where you already felt powerless. No one should be treated like that, especially when they are seeking help.

It sounds like you’re already pushing forward by getting an appointment. That’s no small thing. The way they handled this was cruel, and I’m sorry you had to go through it. But the fact that you’re still fighting for yourself tells me they didn’t break you. You’re still here. And that means something.