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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

Re: Coping in the emergency department

@NatureLover I feel my body shutting down..
I can't verbalise anywhere

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

OK, am pretty concerned for you right now @The-red-centaur

Are you able to call an ambulance? Or get your friend to call? I know you probably don't want to, as they might intubate you...

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Unknown userMember

Re: Coping in the emergency department

Hi @The-red-centaur

Like @NatureLover, I am also worried about you. I'm just letting you know that I have sent you a check-in email.

Please try your best to do what you need to look after you right now.

Kindest,

Amour_Et_Psyché

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover I'm not at point of intubation.


I played some cards with my mate.


I'm just so tired. I told him I don't feel well but he doesn't understand. The shaking is getting worse. I was meant to take meds at 12 but I can't...

I'm kinda scaring myself rn ...I don't need to go back to to the stupid hospital though.
I'm just tired.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

I'm just gonna lie down.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

I'm concerned that you're scaring yourself, @The-red-centaur ...but lying down sounds like a good idea. Please take care.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

@NatureLover I nearly passed out again in front of my friend. He dragged me into emergency...I'll be ok.

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Unknown userMember

Re: Coping in the emergency department

Hi @The-red-centaur it's Rainforest here and I'm glad to read that your friend has been able to take you to hospital, as I could see from reading your posts what a struggle today has been. Take care and please let us know how you go...all the best, Rainforest.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

Re: Coping in the emergency department

Thanks for letting us know, @The-red-centaur .

I'm glad your friend realised how bad you were and took you to emergency.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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I'm still in waiting room 😕 I hate this place. It took em over 6 hours to see me and send off a blood test....



I haven't been even been able to take my meds..... shaking so much this is taking forever to type.
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