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Coping in the emergency department

The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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 userMember

Re: Coping in the emergency department

I have never been so happy to hear you my little one. Sending you all my love, please let me know that you are safe when you can. @The-red-centaur

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Oh gosh @The-red-centaur am so sorry to hear you're in such a crisis 😞 I'm glad @Former-Member and the moderators were here for you...oh gosh.

I know you're taking yourself off the forums for now...we will be here when you get back and are supporting you from here. Well done big time for taking yourself to Emergency when you didn't want to. Am so sorry your trauma is so viciously distressing 😞

Am wishing you much healing.

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JupiterSenior Contributor

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Hey @The-red-centaur.

Great to hear you are in contact with appropriate supports - good on you.

I know you have taken yourself off the forums for now while you focus on getting support. Hope you check-in when you feel up to it

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

https://youtu.be/ReJyRFj917k

I've had enough.........

(I am safe unfortunately, I'm back In the emergency department)

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Unknown userMember

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I am so sorry you are back in this tough place Red. Thank goodness you are safe. I will listen to that song when I am more awake. I will be here with you as much I as I can. I am still drifting in and out of sleep.

@The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member you take care of you. Try to sleep hun

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

There no one I can talk to and I cant do this.

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Unknown userMember

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Hey red, I am here sweetie @The-red-centaur

@Former-Member @NatureLover

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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Im Not allowed it talk about it here @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember

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Are you safe @The-red-centaur

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