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Coping in the emergency department

The-red-centaurSenior Contributor30 Apr 2020, 2:56 am AEST

Coping in the emergency department

Sometimes in mental health crisis's we end up in the emergency department. And that totally ok, being safe is important.

but how do we cope with our crisis while waiting?

What are some helpful strategies you have found useful during your stay in the department?

I often get stuck in the emergency room waiting room overnight due to the fact there is no mental health team 24/7 where I live. I'm really struggling being here tonight. My usual strategies of listening to music isn't really working so I'm wondering if there is anything else I should try. Please note my cocentration and attention is limited due to being in crisis. I feel trapped and stuck.

I wish lifeline text was 24/7 coz I could really use someone to talk to. Are there any other online options as I cant really call someone due to the nature of a waiting room.

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Unknown userMember04 May 2020, 10:40 am AEST

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Saying that I am really happy for you seems a little wrong, but I am happy that you will be getting so much deserved help soon. I am here for a little bit if you want to chat my friend. @The-red-centaur

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Unknown userMember04 May 2020, 11:22 am AEST

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Hey Red, I am going to be stepping a way for a bit, but I will check in with you when I get back. Sending you all my love, my friend. @The-red-centaur

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Unknown userMember04 May 2020, 1:11 pm AEST

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I am back for a while @The-red-centaur , if you want to chat. 🦋🦋

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor05 May 2020, 8:34 am AEST

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Hi @The-red-centaur , just want to check in with you this morning...I'm hoping you're on the ward. Not sure if you can go online while admitted...but I hope you're doing OK...

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor07 May 2020, 1:34 pm AEST

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@Former-Member @NatureLover
I got discharged yesterday afternoon. I feel a lot better.

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Unknown userMember07 May 2020, 2:11 pm AEST

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Sweetie, that is so good to hear. I am so glad you where able to get the help you needed. 💖💖💖

@The-red-centaur

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor07 May 2020, 2:22 pm AEST

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@The-red-centaur wrote:
@Former-Member@NatureLover
I got discharged yesterday afternoon. I feel a lot better.

This is so good to hear, @The-red-centaur . Glad you feel so much better after just a short stay 🙂

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor11 May 2020, 1:58 pm AEST

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@Former-Member @NatureLover I'm sorry I've barely been active lately. I got lost and I can't find my way back.

I'm kinda in a bad and I'm scared. I'm safe.

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Unknown userMember11 May 2020, 2:19 pm AEST

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My sweet Red, I am so sorry to hear you feel lost, it must be scary for you right now. I believe you will find your way back though, you have the strength for this fight my lovely. We will be here waiting for you when you can check in. Please be very safe @The-red-centaur

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Unknown userMember11 May 2020, 2:50 pm AEST

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Hey @The-red-centaur,

Thanks for letting us know you're safe, but that sounds extremely tough feeling scared and lost. Please draw on the forums if it will help you today, or if you're trying to cope offline we understand. Take care 🌻

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