Planned Hospitalization At Sheppard Pratt

[lostforgottensoul]

I'd certianly ask them why you can't at least touch base with the admission person to find out if you are accepted or not, on a waiting list or not, and when you will go. I am sure they will tell you that you are accepted and when you will go. I'm sure they won't tell you the day before. But still, I am sure that raises your anxiety.

I can understand not wanting to be overloaded with questions, as I can picture that. But being in the dark of what's going in with admissions suck.

Maybe they don't contact you until you have a bed for sure? To not increase your symptoms?

Anyway, it's all speculation as they don't say anywhere why they will only speak to clinicians. Like most places will explain that somewhere but they don't and if they do I can't find it. I am sure they have good reasons but it doesn't make it suck less. And for those of us that like to be as involved as possible in our medical and mental care, it would horrible to just be in the dark about it all.

Does your therapist update you about the status or if they had heard anything more?

 

[EveHarrington]

Good luck!

 

[Cannottakethis]

What I will say, that with no contact, comes no sales pitch. A lot of the other places that i called, that didn't take my insurance, would call back several times to see if I was still interested.

My therapist does keep me informed, I think she will be the one to get the call with the answer to relay to me. I'm going to call her Monday and gently nudge her to check in and see where they are in their process and what the current wait time is. It was 3 weeks 3 weeks ago; I'm hoping it's less now with people wanting to be home for thanksgiving.

 

[The Albatross]

There are staff that work holidays - I typically do/have only two each year for instance. Easter Sunday and one of either Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year. For many in the field, holiday work is a sort of no brainer... so don't get discouraged.

 

[Cannottakethis]

I'm not discouraged. My husband and I already agreed that I'd likely be away for it. I've already been in the psych ward for 2 Christmas' and 1 New Years so 1 thanksgiving is no big deal. What I'm hoping is that less patients are trying get in for the holiday so there will be less of a wait time.

 

[coffeeandcats]

use the FAQ section to get what to bring/not bring. really stick to that spandex rule. I only brought things with 1-2% spandex and had no issues. Just get sweatpants & pull out the tie instead of yoga pants. And NO hair oil or serums are allowed.

As for what type of treatment happens eg teach and keeping safe Vs Processing, it varies on the Pt. My treatment was heavily focused on processing, but I know others were not, it just depends on your treatment goals and were you are in recovery.

Also I called this summer before I went and left a VM and the Unit Nursing Manager called me back directly and spent 30min on the phone telling me about the program and answering all questions. Don't call admissions, especially SP general admissions as the Trauma Unit is a WHOLE different ball game.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

@Shells I had the same thing happen, they are very thorough. I does not mean you won't get in but I understand I took it the same way, as for the bedroom and bathrooms, 100% privacy on both. Only one person in the bath room at a time, but they do check on you when you in the shower, you just have to show your head and hands. Don't worry about getting in. If you made it this far you will in all likelihood get in. In just takes time to get in and that is for everyone. It took me 3 weeks. Don't expect to have your leggings. While they check some labels, if it has a stretch to it, you probably won't get to have it on the unit. They stick to the list pretty well. Sometimes beyond it towards caution.

and yes the program is about safety and teaching you how to cope with ptsd, they do a lot of DBT type stuff too. So they teach you about your thoughts to some degree.

 

[Cannottakethis]

@coffeeandcats and @recoveringfromptsd
THANK YOU! :hug::hug:
I'm literally on the edge right now, from waiting and just the depression from having so many flashbacks that I can't control.
It makes me feel so much better hearing what you both have to say.
I have no clue what I'm going to do without hair serum; if I get accepted I will need to shop.
I already have several pairs of drawstring-less pants from other hospitalizations...and sweatshirts. I guess leggings are out. Oh well. I even have a bathrobe with a zipper.
You are both so awesome. Thank you so much!!!

 

[The Albatross]

No experience to share with you Shells, but still hoping it comes through for you and goes very well.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

When you get on the unit could you do me a favor, tell quinn (male nurse who is very good) that michelle said to say hi, and tell to him His advice especially helped me a lot and that so far I have been able to use the tools they taught me.

 

[coffeeandcats]

Yes, I agree Quinn is amazing. Emily the RN is amazing, and Angela the day time BHT is also amazing....they're all pretty much amazing honestly.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

@coffeeandcats Ditto, they all were great. Quinn for me helped me with some things no one else could.