Thoughts On Going To A Hospital?

[digger]

I think these are the three things that a therapist may be able to break confidentiality for, but that doesn't necessarily mean you would be hospitalised. I don't understand how or why that would be appropriate action for the second one?

 

[InsideAWord]

When I first saw my therapist, I had to sign that intake contract that confidentiality would be broken and that hospitalization would be a possibility if I mentioned any active suicide ideation. My suicide ideatio had been passive (wishing to not wake up again).

Again, I'm sorry if I made everyone upset. That wasn't my intention and I'm sorry.

 

[InsideAWord]

I'm not sure about the second hurt because the primary concern at the moment was that my family was afraid to leave me alone because they thought I was going to kill myself so she focused more on that.

 

[cherryblossom]

I was always under the impression, ever since I started therapy, that if you make a mention of one of the three hurts, then you will be hospitalized.

I honestly think you have been misinformed. While I don't know the laws /rules and regs in your country, that certainly doesn't happen in the UK. If I told my therapist that my boyfriend hit me (no 2. on your list), I wouldn't be hospitalised (what good would that do anyway - it makes no sense to me). I've been in A&E following a suicide attempt, and been discharged within hours. Maybe things are different where you live, and maybe they are different where Emiko lives. I'm not saying what happened to me, will happen to everyone, I'm just sharing my experience.

I think that is where the confusion lies - you said

If you say anything about intending to harm yourself, you will be hospitalized.

You stated it as fact, rather than your opinion based on what you had been told.

I certainly don't feel upset by what you said, I just don't think you said it in the best way as I've outlined above.

Sharing our experiences is what this forum is all about. Your experiences and opinions are just as valid as anyone else's. Just be careful that if you sate something that comes across as fact, that it is indeed true.

 

[digger]

Yes that is my understanding. A possibility isn't definite though and if your doctor or therapist knows you well enough then I think, hope, discretion would play a part.

With regard to someone else hurting you or you hurting someone else then I would imagination other agencies might be involved.

 

[InsideAWord]

I'm sorry.

I live in Chicago, IL, and I actually live next to one of the public mental health institutions. I'm kind of terrified of being hospitalized so I try to do as much as I can to avoid it.

 

[cherryblossom]

@InsideAWord you have nothing to be sorry for.

 

[Tinyflame]

I think in *almost* all cases going to the hospital, especially of your own volition and with your T (if you have faith in them), if you are really actively suicidal is a good thing. (The exception would be if doing so would actually destabilize you more or have repercussions that themselves would be impossible to live with or bear, that are not liveable. JMHO though).

It may be much more helpful to be honest with your T, talk about your fears and see if you can come up with a workable plan that is not so frightening. You mentioned going to the hospital may be a necessary and good idea. Maybe talk about that with your T.

I hope you are feeling a little better @Emiko .

 

[Emiko]

Thank you all for your replies, I appreciate your help.

One question I forgot to ask was that I am currently in High School, as a senior. Would I be taken out of school? Not that it really matters to me, but I'm just curious. And, is there some kind of education system in mental hospitals for school students, or is it just the "hospital life" (or something like that) everyday?

 

[Promicarus]

This varies so widely from state to state, due to regulations unique to each--as well as school to school--and hospital to hospital,

These are questions that should be asked of both your specific school, as well as the inpatient facility to which you'd be assigned.

Many schools provide "take home" materials for students who are forced to discontinue attendance for necessary reasons, however. And your school would be the only source of an answer to this question...but I'm sure it would be as easy as contacting the secretary, and requesting to speak to the principal, after describing your situation, and desire to continue coursework independently.

I would venture to guess, however, that most facilities would be unlikely to offer academic coursework to inpatient clients. They generally are focused on activities specific to client's mental health needs, as well as discourage distractions for this focus...as well as any added stress that such work would represent. Of course, that is only my personal, in no way authoritative, opinion.

However, it is now generally fairly easy to arrange for summer school in order to make up most missed course credits, and taking the G.E.D. test is also an option to receive a high school degree. I would also think it would be likely that, especially considering the circumstances are related to a medical illness beyond your control, and assessed by a medical professional--that your school would allow you to simply continue in the following fall semester, if nothing else. However only your school authorities can answer this question.

I think you should focus on yourself, and getting well, also. Until you do so, any attempts to apply yourself to other obligations or pursuits would be likely to not end well, or at least not receive your best efforts.

Best wishes

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

I wrote this a while ago but I do believe it will help you.

https://www.myptsd.com/threads/for-people-who-are-thinking-of-going-to-a-psychiatric-hospital.21360/

It's detailed about what happens in the hospital.

 

[Lucycat]

@Emiko, since you are still in school I wonder how old you are. Do your parents know of your dilemma? Are they aware of these thoughts and feelings? Could they not drive you to hospital?

I agree with the others saying that you would not automatically be hospitalised ( in the UK) , nor would anyone take away all medication. Can you not contact the psychiatrist before Tuesday if you have reached crisis point?

In the UK hospitals, and their facilities, for Children and Young People can be very different to those for adults. Those that accept long stay patients are likely to have educational facilities, although as others have said the priority has to be health not education. On the other hand there are fewer of them and few beds available.

There is no shame in admitting that you are struggling. It is important to let as many people know as you can. I am guessing that you have a therapist as well as a psychiatrist? He might be the person to help and guide you through this.