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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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NatureLoverSenior Contributor11 May 2020, 6:01 pm AEST

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@The-red-centaur am worried about you. Glad you're safe, thank you for letting us know. Being scared sucks... but you've shown a lot of strength and can come back from this bad place.

Please take care

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor12 May 2020, 11:58 am AEST

Re: Coping in the emergency department

Am concerned about you, @The-red-centaur ...just checking in, I hope you're OK today...

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor12 May 2020, 9:14 pm AEST

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@NatureLover I'm ok. Just taking some time.
Things have changed quickly on the forums and in my life. I feel a little lost.

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Unknown userMember12 May 2020, 10:07 pm AEST

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@The-red-centaur , sending you all my love Red.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor13 May 2020, 7:46 am AEST

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@The-red-centaur sorry you're feeling lost with changes happening. I'm not good with change either. I'm glad you're OK though.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor14 May 2020, 5:48 am AEST

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I want to run away. I doht want to be here.

My trauma has resurfaced big time and I can't deal with it. I don't want to be alive with these memories. I'm in DEM but don't want to be. They'll send me home anyway so what's the point of staying.

Might as well just get this over with.

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Unknown userMember14 May 2020, 5:55 am AEST

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Red, please be strong, stay with me
@The-red-centaur

@Former-Member

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Dockers6Senior Contributor14 May 2020, 5:55 am AEST

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Red, I have sent you an email.
Dockers6

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WennaSenior Contributor14 May 2020, 5:56 am AEST

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Hi The-red-centaur, can you please watch out for an email I am going to send to you. Wenna

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Dockers6Senior Contributor14 May 2020, 6:00 am AEST

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Dizzyizzy,
I will check in with red.
Dockers6

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