Should i try?

[FauxLiz]

As many of you know I spent just under three weeks inpatient at River Oaks in January. My discharge was sudden, unexpected and as a result traumatizing. The day following my discharge I spoke to inpatient T I had been working with about returning to finish the work. They generally do not do readmits with less than 6-12 months following the initial discharge but he suggested that I wait three months and I would have a better chance of readmitting early.

So here I am, 3 weeks short of the original discharge date and in that time I have had another period of inpatient in a local facility and 10 days ago had a significant push pull and major disagreement about going inpatient again as I was struggling to stay safe. With my employment situation seemingly coming to an end and needing to find a new job I also know that I need to be far more stabilized than I am now. If I wait three more weeks life gets even more complicated as depending upon how long I am inpatient it could interfere with attending my daughter's college graduation and possibly my sons. It could make things also very difficult if I were to begin applying for jobs now and then not be available for interviews phone or in person.

My question is with everything that is going on would do you think it would be reasonable to contact them and see if an admission sooner rather than later is possible?

 

[EveHarrington]

I’d contact them.

Do you have the financial resources to pay for another stay?

 

[FauxLiz]

Yes and know with my employment ending I will have 6 months severance including paid health ins as if I were employed my deductible and out of pocket max for the year were exceeded during first stay so at this point other than transportation there and home there wouldn’t be a cost as insurance would cover everything

 

[EveHarrington]

Ohhh, then definitely go for it!

The worst they can say is “wait”, right?

Given all you’ve said, I’d definitely try again and make sure the admission people know your whole story (even if you’ve told them before).

Good luck!

 

[Rumors]

Perhaps you should let them know the timing of your work situation, your severance package, and your insurance situation. That may make them speed up the process and get you back in.
So glad you are going back! I am very proud of you... hang in there!

 

[scout86]

I second what everyone else said!

 

[Joan]

I also agree. I would lay it out like you did here, why this seems like the right timing for you. Best wishes and kudos for trying to look out for yourself!

 

[FauxLiz]

Okay after multiple attempts to call (swear the universe was against me as I couldn't get through to the admissions office) I spoke with someone at River Oaks and they are willing to consider a readmit but now when I really really could use going ASAP, they have a wait list of 2-3 weeks. I meet with my t tomorrow and will most likely submit the paperwork as soon as possible. It's hard to believe that the last time I was considering going I couldn't put it off long enough to get my life in order, now I would go tomorrow because as hard as it was while I was there I feel as though it is harder right now to be at home. I have spent the last couple of weeks discussing/arguing/pleading with my t not to go inpatient at the local hospital as I have never felt so unsafe in a supposedly safe place as I did the 5 days I spent there in early March. I know that sounds crazy (which sometimes I truly think I am more old fashioned crazy than is reality) but 24 hours in I gave them a laundry list of accessible items that I could readily use to harm or suicide with in my room, the day room, the kitchen area and therapy areas. It was not a great place which is scary as it is considered one of the most progressive in the state.

 

[scout86]

I hope someone cancels on them and you can jump to the head of the line!

 

[FauxLiz]

@scout86 is that even a possibility?

 

[scout86]

Seems like it might be. I'm crossing my fingers!

 

[EveHarrington]

Can you try calling every day?