My Therapist Suggested Inpatient Treatment

[Jade-]

Today during session, my T. suggested I do inpatient treatment for awhile. Not because he's worried about my safety, but basically so I can get my head together. I told him I didn't want to.

I'm not even sure what they do when you're an inpatient. I'm assuming they give you alot of drugs and that's about it, right? Alot of drugs and a huge bill to pay? Exactly what kind of "treatment" do they do anyway?

Outpatient is fine with me, I already did that. I just don't understand the benefits of being "admitted" vs. outpatient.

My T. tried to make it sound like a little get away, a little vacation or something....Ha. I think he thought I would fall for it.

As long as I'm not suicidal, I'm assuming I can't be forced, right? I just really don't want to be off work and really can't afford to be either.

 

[changed]

Jadebear, I had the same thoughts!

I was admitted for 3 days during a suicidal point last week. I got offered drugs but I refused and they were ok with that, I didnt get treatment though as it was for different reasons.
All I can say is that I wish I had stayed a bit longer, it does give you a bit of a break from yourself.
I wasnt put in, I was given the decission, I really didnt want to but was getting the impression that if I didnt agree I would be forced. I agreed because I knew I would have more control over my treatment and length of stay.

Hope this helps
Take Care
Changed xx

 

[Jade-]

So what you're saying is if there is any threat or perceived threat of force involved I should just go voluntarily...or at least act like I want to go?

I'm just afraid if I do go I will be there longer than 3 days. I think the average length of time is 2 weeks to 1 month at the facility in my town. I just can't afford to be off work that long. Plus I don't want people finding out that I've been "admitted".

I'm not suicidal right now. I was last week. I think my T. is just worried I will end up that way again.

 

[James B.]

I went voluntary in-patient for 72 hours once. I knew I wasn't really in that big of danger of killing myself, but I needed time to "unplug" and get my head together. I needed some time to gain a perspective. Good luck Jadebear.

 

[Jade-]

Thanks james. If I didn't have a job, I would already be there. No, to be honest, I'm just scared.......

 

[James B.]

The financial part is a deal-breaker for many. From what you've told me about your T, he's probably thinking (about you in the) long term. Meaning, in your long-term best interest. :-) Your T sounds like a really smart guy.

 

[Iam]

Hi Jade,

I know the financial impact is huge for you. At the same time, what is the financial impact going to be if you don't go? IDK, from what you have posted since I have been on this site, your T has been right on and very trustworthy. Can you maybe check in during a time when you have several days off in a row? Just a thought. Like James said, just being able to "unplug" from the situation at home maybe hugely helpful. How can you get your head together with all the stress at home right now? If you absolutely can't do the inpatient thing....maybe going to stay with a friend for a few days or a week?

Keep us posted. I am thinking of you and send big virtual (((HUGS))).

 

[Jade-]

Thanks for the hugs Iam. I'll take them right now.

IDK... I don't really know what to do. I guess I will see how things go over the next few days. If I feel myself starting to spiral down, I will go no matter what.

Nobody has explained the difference between outpatient vs. inpatient yet.....what's the difference? Outpatient helped in an immediate crisis, so what does inpatient do?

BTW james, thanks for editing your post, at first I thought you meant he would keep me in the hospital long term and it scared the shit out of me. :)

 

[Iam]

Outpatient is you come in and go home the same day Jade. Inpatient is when you are actually sleeping there.

My only concern is that when we really hit that spiral down, we don't think clearly. Then our fears are so out of proportion it's hard to get ourselves to go in. Plus then time is having to be spent stabilizing us. As compared to if you go check yourself in for impatient now when you can immediately start working on dealing with "whatever" with a clearer head. Seems like it would be a good idea. That being said.....I sure as h*ll understand not wanting to.

 

[Jade-]

Iam, actually what I meant is what's the difference in treatment from outpatient vs. inpatient. Outpatient, they just talk to you a bit, hand you some pills and you're on your way. So what's the difference? They talk to you, hand you some pills and keep you locked in?

I understand your point about not thinking clearly when on that spiral down, cause it's what I keep doing over and over. Maybe the whole point of this is so that I can get out of that vicious cycle.(?)

 

[catjudo]

Yep, inpatient = talk to you, hand you some pills and keep you locked in. And no, unless they deem you a danger to yourself (suicidal) or someone else they cannot make you go inpatient involuntarily. However, as others have said, if you think they may have grounds to admit you involuntarily it is better to cooperate and go voluntarily so you have more control over your treatment.

 

[Jade-]

Catjudo, so...then it's not really a vacation resort like my T. insinuated ? Ha...

Talk to you, hand you some pills and keep you locked in. That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming what I suspected.