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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

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@Former-Member what's something I should listen to 😋

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Unknown userMember

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Me😂😂😂😂 I sing wonderfully flahhhhh laaaa laaaaaa. Our tastes are so different , but try "The best I can" by art of dying @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member nice lyrics.

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member

Listening to these guys atm

https://youtu.be/RcrAD35_P70

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Unknown userMember

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Ohhh i really love that one @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Former-Member Red used to be my favourite band.
https://youtu.be/8Hxl8OR1hd0
This song is my favourite.

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Unknown userMember

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Not bad either. I going to have man a new playlist and name it "red" 💖 @The-red-centaur

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Unknown userMember

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Lol, maybe not but nice to meet you Red. My sister's nickname is Red. My brothers and I all have blonde/light brown hair (5 brothers) and yep she is the only one to get red. 😂 I was so mean to her growing up 😂 lucky she know I love her. @The-red-centaur

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Hi @The-red-centaur , how are you feeling this morning? Sorry to read about your terrible night. I'm not usually around in the night as I usually go to bed early with sleeping tablets...am glad @Former-Member was here for you.

I am so sad to read that you're chronically unsafe. Hoping you're sleeping now.

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JupiterSenior Contributor

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I just wanted to swing by and say good on you @The-red-centaur for taking yourself to the ED last night to help keep safe. I hope things are feeling a bit more manageable for you today

I'm glad you had @Former-Member for some support and distraction.

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