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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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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

No worries, @The-red-centaur . Please just take care of you and do whatever is needed for recovery if possible. ❤

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur have been thinking of you all weekend and have been feeling so sad for you. I am hoping a bed opens up on the psych ward today for you. Wishing you all the strength, hope and support you need to face what's ahead for you in recovery.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover I got discharged this afternoon.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur it's good to see you, and I like your new avatar!

How do you feel about being discharged? That was only a 3-day stay, if you got the psych bed last Monday...I know you spent the weekend in emergency too, but it still seems quite short to me.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover I spent the weekend down the coast at another hospital. I feel ok about being discharged.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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OK, that's good you feel OK about it, am happy to hear that.

How are you feeling now in yourself? @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover I've been really tired today. Slept on and off most of day.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Sleep's probably good. @The-red-centaur

I'm really hoping you'll be OK.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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I'm not ok today.....I don't even want to be ok.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Hi @The-red-centaur ...where are you? Do you need to go to the ED?

I have an alert for this thread thankfully or I wouldn't have known you had posted. Am very worried about you.

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