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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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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:49 pm AEST

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I listen to all types just not a big fan of heaven metal. I even have some Kpop songs on my playlist that's to my daughters. What about you @The-red-centaur do you have a favourite type?

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:52 pm AEST

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@Former-Member I like heavy metal and core 😂😂 stuff with a lot of feeling.
I really don't like pop culture music.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:53 pm AEST

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My step daughter enjoys that tyoe if music as well. I guess I am just old😂😂😂😂 @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:56 pm AEST

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@Former-Member hehe yep...😂

Nah just kidding. I'm just weird. 😋 I like the music because I relate to the lyrics and feel of the beat.

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Unknown userMember01 May 2020, 11:57 pm AEST

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No @The-red-centaur , I am probably old enough to be your mother 😂😂😂

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor01 May 2020, 11:58 pm AEST

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@Former-Member age is just a number.

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Unknown userMember02 May 2020, 12:00 am AEST

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Yes my sweet it is. I have meant some very insightful young people here. Us oldies have to stick together though 😂 what song is playing right now @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 May 2020, 12:06 am AEST

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@Former-Member

https://youtu.be/mBfKQpyjOho

This one just started, a soft one for you 😂

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Unknown userMember02 May 2020, 12:10 am AEST

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Thanks kiddo 😂 I am going to ad that one to my playlist 🦋

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor02 May 2020, 12:17 am AEST

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@Former-Member I'm obsessed with that band. The lead singer went through bipolar and a suicide attempt then started the band for recovery. He's an inspiration.

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