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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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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor18 May 2020, 7:28 am AEST

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@Former-Member @NatureLover @ms_37 I'm sorry my phone is about to die.

I gtg before nurses find out anyway. It doesn't matter anymore.

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 7:29 am AEST

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You matter. @The-red-centaur

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ms_37Senior Contributor18 May 2020, 7:32 am AEST

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From one EDP to another, I hear your pain... Look after yourself 💜

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor18 May 2020, 8:25 am AEST

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@The-red-centaur Thanks for letting us know about your phone. I'm sorry I said the wrong thing...but I'm learning.

It definitely does matter that you're suffering. Well done for taking yourself to Emergency when you didn't want to. We will be here for you when you can next check in...I hope you will be OK.

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 8:40 am AEST

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@NatureLover , I knew I was of no help to Red this morning so I didn't want her alone. I am so happy you didn't mind me tagging you sometimes I not sure weather I should tag others in posts.

@The-red-centaur , sending you all my love and along with your other friends will be right here waiting for you to come back to us. 💖

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor18 May 2020, 9:16 am AEST

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I'm not gonna be in today. I'm gonna post the wrong things. I gtg sorry guys.

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Unknown userMember18 May 2020, 10:50 am AEST

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Hey @The-red-centaur, I'm sorry to hear how tough things are right now. It sounds like you're safe, but I'm going to send you an email to check in with you 🌻

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor19 May 2020, 1:28 am AEST

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Ok...i...just....can't.....

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ms_37Senior Contributor19 May 2020, 6:58 am AEST

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?? You ok?

@The-red-centaur wrote:
Ok...i...just....can't.....

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Unknown userMember19 May 2020, 8:14 am AEST

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Hey little one are you ok Red @The-red-centaur

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