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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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JynxModerator06 June 2020, 7:54 pm AEST

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Hey @The-red-centaur Just wanted to check in and see how you're doing?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor06 June 2020, 9:41 pm AEST

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@Jynx I'm now in emergency...I'll be fine I guess.

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Unknown userMember06 June 2020, 9:42 pm AEST

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@The-red-centaur 💜

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JynxModerator06 June 2020, 9:43 pm AEST

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Oh @The-red-centaur

I send solidarity and hope your way, and hope you get the care you need.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor07 June 2020, 8:31 am AEST

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Morning guys. Sorry about last night.

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Unknown userMember07 June 2020, 9:03 am AEST

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All good Red, I hope today is a better day for you💜Nikki (alter)

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor07 June 2020, 9:05 am AEST

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Thanks for checking in this morning, @The-red-centaur ...sorry you had to go to emergency again last night. Are you home now? How are you feeling?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor07 June 2020, 1:44 pm AEST

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@NatureLover I'm home. Been trying to distract myself with my magic cards, finished building/editing a new Commander deck.

My head is really bad. I feel dizzy.

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Unknown userMember07 June 2020, 1:47 pm AEST

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If your feeling dizzy red I suggest you lye down so you don't fall down sweetheart @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor07 June 2020, 1:51 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I'll be ok...Im sitting in bed. Thanks for the concern.

Dizziness is my new way of being now...I can't really get fluids or food down much anymore.

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