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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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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:03 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I'm listening to Bad Omens atm (a favourite of mine) it's not helping...I can't do this.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:06 pm AEST

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It's ok @The-red-centaur , is that a band or a song? I might be showing my age 😐 Honey you took yourself to the emergency department for are reason, it was very brave of you to do that and I am proud of you for having the strength to reach out again.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:12 pm AEST

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@Former-Member it's a band 😊 In my music thread are a couple of their songs.
I'm so ashamed of myself rn. I feel like I shouldn't have bothered getting help and just completed what I started.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:15 pm AEST

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Honey, just stop please. You are worthy of a good life, you are worthy of a long life and you make a difference in people's lifes. You belong here, you just need a little extra support. Please stay there and get seen to. @The-red-centaur

@Former-Member

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:19 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I'm trying I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I'll most likely be here all night. They won't let me leave.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:28 pm AEST

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No need to be sorry sweetie, you are scared and that is understandable, hospitals are not my favourite place either. @The-red-centaur

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:37 pm AEST

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Iam still with you @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:39 pm AEST

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@Former-Member thanks hun.

I don't know what to say.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:42 pm AEST

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To me nothing, you don't have to say anything. I just wanted you to know I am still sitting with you. @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:45 pm AEST

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@Former-Member what music do you like...

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