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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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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member I'm a bit better today. Tired though.
I'm speaking to my counsellor this morning, and then have a new psychologist at lunch time.

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Unknown userMember

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@The-red-centaur , I am glad you are connecting with your support team today and sincerely hope that it helps you my friend. 💖

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Thinking of you today @The-red-centaur and hoping that your first session with the ED psychologist goes well. Will you let us know how it goes?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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Is there anyone around?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member @NatureLover are you around...

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Unknown userMember

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Hey sweets, I'm here @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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Hey. I'm back in emergency....I don't know what to do. @Former-Member

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Unknown userMember

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That is awesome that you where able to get yourself back there. Has anyone spoken with you yet? @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member I haven't spoken to anyone yet. It's gonna be a while and I hate being stuck in waiting room rn. I wanna curl up and cry tbh.

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Unknown userMember

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Sweetie, I am sure you do and I understand. Do you have your music with you? Can you put that on @The-red-centaur

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