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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 Contributor01 June 2020, 7:37 pm AEST

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Does your art usually help? At least you tried, @The-red-centaur ...

I'll keep an eye on the art thread for your pictures to come through.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor01 June 2020, 8:03 pm AEST

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I need to go now @The-red-centaur ... I will catch up with anything you post in the morning.

I hope your evening and night are bearable... ❤

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 7:48 am AEST

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I'm scared about going home today/wanting to go so I can do things....
I'm seeing a new support worker on way home though. Could be good. Willing to give it a go.
Just gotta stay safe the next few hours.....hmmm...

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 7:49 am AEST

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Ok probs shouldn't have posted that....sorry....I'll be ok.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 8:45 am AEST

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@NatureLover hope you're ok beautiful.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 9:29 am AEST

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Hi @The-red-centaur , I slept in this morning, usually am up way earlier than this. I am worried about you coming home too. Your comment about staying safe in the next few hours puzzled me, as you're still in the hospital...

The new support worker sounds like it could be hopeful...I hope s/he turns out to be good. Glad you sounds positive about it 🙂

Thinking of you ❤

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 1:42 pm AEST

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Left my mark on the wall before leaving.

There were temporary walls put up for covid and we had to paint them. Nurse made me take a photo of it before I left.....I did the sunset,n my who did the other side of the tree which another patient did. The photos were put up by patients before I got there.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 3:01 pm AEST

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@NatureLover my support cancelled on me, she's sick.

I'm home now.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 3:56 pm AEST

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@The-red-centaur wrote:
@NatureLovermy support cancelled on me, she's sick.

Bugger.

Thanks for letting me know you're home. Are you still in physical pain? (I'm taking the mental and emotional pain for granted)

@The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 June 2020, 4:20 pm AEST

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@NatureLover it doesn't matter.

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