My Therapist Suggested Inpatient Treatment

[seedling]

Thinking of you Jade, hope you get the kind of care that you need for yourself right now, whatever form it takes.

 

[kris]

The psychiatrist I went to the other day wanted me to do inpatient I said no and then he continued by threatening to have me picked up by the police. He then also suggested outpatient and that was almost all day long so if I did any might as well just do the damn inpatient is what I thought. What is the difference 5 hours of outpatient or 8 hours of inpatient a day? I mean what does the additional 3 hours a day do for someone, can't be much. How I got out of going or being forced to go is beyond me, beings I have had 2 very close attempts at suicide in the last 3 months as well as a lot of thoughts of self harm and suicide. As I have posted before I know I need to go but the number one reason as well for me is I AM SCARED out of my mind of going.

 

[intothelight]

Hi Everyone,

I don't have much experience with inpatient treatment other than one time a few months ago. I was suicidal and the police cuffed me and took me to the hospital. It was a good thing that I was in restraints or I would have taken the service revolver in the car door and used it. There was going to be no way to stop me unless I was restrained and locked up.

The stay was short term and focused on the crisis. I was not given additional meds, but my P and T were contacted and an intensive treatment plan was created for me to follow upon my release. I wasn't being honest with anyone in regard to how bad I was feeling, so the treatment that I was participating in was not sufficient. I am glad that someone cared enough to protect me from myself. There were no second chances if I was left in charge of my own behavior.

The best thing is to talk to your P and/or T and have them explain the purpose of the inpatient treatment. What length of time? What are the goals? How is this impacting the overall treatment plan? etc.

If you're suicidal, go and don't even question it. Get stable and sort the rest out later or there may not be a later.

ITL

 

[Deleted member 1860]

I have a feeling you're getting advice from people who go to a run of the mill, we treat everybody kind of facility. Would you be going to one of those places or would you be going to a TRAUMA unit. It's like night and day in terms of the treatment you get. Believe me, I know. When I need to be hospitalized I INSIST on going to the trauma unit. Regular hospitals don't do sh!t other than drug you and confine you. You get specialized treatment in a trauma unit. Google it. You'll find various trauma units around the country. I go to sheppard Pratt I Baltimore. They have one of the top trauma units in the country. But, it sounds like you've already made up your mind about not getting the help you need.

 

[Jade-]

it sounds like you've already made up your mind about not getting the help you need.

That's an assumption you've made... until you know my circumstances or me personally, don't judge me.

It's just a local hospital my T. wanted me to go to. If it was a trauma unit, I'd go for sure.

 

[seedling]

Jade, the only thought I had about you getting treatment for a longer block of time in any given day is that maybe you would get to more of your deeper stuff and then have time to shut it down afterward. In the one hour session you said you only got to talking at the end and didn't have the 15 minutes to close the memories to be able to function better after the session was over.

Don't know what options there are for getting that kind of care.

Take care.

 

[Jade-]

Seriously considering inpatient treatment right now. I don't care if all they will do is talk to me, give me a bunch of pills and lock me in. I think I've reached my breaking point. A person can only handle so much. Having others take care of me sounds nice right now.

My rage is out of control. Hubby is back in the hospital with complications from his emergency surgery. I was "talked" to at work today for wandering around aimlessly and not doing my job. Son was only kept in jail over night. Nobody cares what I say or think or want....I need to get away.

 

[James B.]

Difficult decision. Your T sounds like a smart guy, and an ally. You seem clear about being able to identify your feelings. Getting away for a bit might be wise. I have been there, it wasn't the end. Just some down time. Wishing the best for you.

 

[curiouser]

Jadebear, I'm sorry that you have so much on your plate right now and are feeling very overwhelmed. I myself have never experienced inpatient therapy and can understand your reservations and concerns about it. Anything that is unknown or new can be scary. Your T sounds like he's a very honest and reasonable person, is there any way you could ask him for more information on exactly what takes place in inpatient care, realizing that therapy and care may vary slightly depending on the individual? Maybe discuss some of your reservations about going in more detail with him? The more information you have, the better you may feel about making the decision to go or not go.

If you're feeling suicidal, or are feeling so overwhelmed that you don't think you can cope and you may spiral down to becoming suicidal, then please don't hesitate to reach out and get the help and care that you need. Like ITL said the most important thing is keeping you safe and alive, everything else can be sorted out later.

Please know I'm thinking of you and sending good thoughts that things will get better and prayers that your husband and son will be ok.

 

[Iam]

Hi Jade. I am sorry that it is so tough. So many difficult things going on. I really can't add to any of the above statements. I am praying for you. Please be safe, even if it means checking into inpatient. That may just be what you need to get stabilized. Wish I had done it when it was suggested years ago. Maybe I would have been able to work thru all my crap earlier instead of waiting until now. That would be a good thing. Hugs. I praying for you.

 

[Nighthawk]

Jb,
I know you are struggling to stay afloat. I would like to say lean on me but we might sink together. I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. E-mail me anytime I will try to answer quickly.

Nighthawlk

 

[Jade-]

I'm not suicidal, I'm just so overwhelmed. I feel so much rage that I can't breathe. It's all been pent up inside of me and I can't cope anymore.

I have never felt the way I do right now. I really think I'm losing it. But I'm not suicidal. I want to make that clear.