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While in hospital

While in hospital

Today I wrote to the local hospital to complain about my treatment on the weekend.
When I first arrived in ED I was treated with care and empathy. Due to my physical complaint and my mental illness I was reassured each time a test was being done by the doctor. Then I was transferred to short stay unit. Again I was given great care. But during the night I got worse temp went sky high I was dehydrated snd almost fainted.
The nurse called a dr to come and see me. He was the rudest doctor I have ever had. He was short abrupt and said "oh you only have a cold". Had he checked my notes he would have seen I had to have a ct scan for possible blood clot. And that I had to speak to CAT team. And that the doctor in ED wrote down high heart rate and wheeze in chest. He spoke to me like I was a little kid.

I feel that because of my mental illness I wasn't treated right. I never want this doctor to treat me agsin. And it's the second time I've had him and both times he was terrible. No bedside manner at all. So after thinking about it today I decided to write and put my complain in writing. I don't need to be treated like this.

I'm hoping to hear back from the hospital.

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💙🐚💕 ... @BlueBay

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You are so wise @Change123 xx

Hello @BlueBay, @Faith-and-Hope, @utopia, @Decadian

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@BlueBay the time will come when you just love taking Jersey out for a bracing walk on your wonderful coast. Use time in hospital to get well .. physically too ..

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Another day of tears no motivation mood really low. I told one of the psychologist that I don't care about anything anymore. My mood is really bad. Adding new med tomo. In my own room this afternoon. In here until end of next week.
I'm so tired exhausted from crying and coughing. And feeling crap.
I wish there is a way out. I'm over it. I can't think anymore.
@Former-Member how do I get through when feeling like this.

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Hi @BlueBay, perhaps there's some hope for better days ahead with the new med tomorrow. Apart from that maybe you can stop fighting the good fight for today. Accept that it was a crapfest and seek some comfort. What sort of comforts are on hand at the hospital? A book? A TV show? Mini m and m's (that one might just be me). It also sounds like a huge sleep is needed. Are you sleeping okay?

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Hi @Former-Member
Sleep is pretty crap. Taking meds for that. I'm am tired I was falling asleep in group therapy today. I've got my tv on but I may try to knit for a while and then early night. My daughter dropped in on her way home from work which was nice. Think I'll make a hot water and lemon and put my pjs on.
Hoping tomo my mood starts to lift. Seeing the doctor in the morning to let me know results from tests and check my asthma.

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Sounds like a good plan @BlueBay. Hope you get some better sleep.

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Hello @BlueBay xx

Hope you get some better sleep.tonight my friend

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Hi @Former-Member
I did sleep better. I had a good cry and chat with one of the nurses. I did some colouring in and then fell asleep. I managed to sleep all night with no meds.
Hi @Shaz51 how are you? I miss chatting to you. Have to get up now and shower.

I'm starting to feel nervous. I'm seeing my new psychologist tomorrow morning. Bit scared. But at least I'll still be in hospital so when I come back if I'm upset I csn have the support.
I'm sorry to everyone for not replying to others I'm just managing to post a little and then I don't look agsin for a while.
Tske care everyone xxxooo

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Hi @BlueBay

Don't worry about anyone else - you are the one you need to take care of right now and I am so glad you are in hospital right now and have your own room

I hope you are in hospital longer than just until the end of the week - which is tomorrow - you don't sound at all well or ready to go home

Yes - we all do have times when we feel bad - but having the flu-like symptoms with all that has happened is really hard - you are exhausted in your body and your mind and your heart and spirit - and you need rest

We are all thinking of you - I think it's marvelous the way everyone is reaching out to you

[hugs]

Dec

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