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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 no news was bad news. No beds. Psych told me that the got called to emergency. He's coming back to discuss my options.

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Unknown userMember

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For f***sake. I am so sorry honey. Let me know what they say please. @The-red-centaur

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@Dizxyizzy I can't do this.....I just want to leave now. I've been waiting 18hrs

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Oh no, you're still there @The-red-centaur ? Have you even been able to sleep at all? I am sorry to hear! Have they said when the psych will come back to see you?

@Former-Member

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover psych came back and told me my only option is home with coming back to emergency for a reassessment tomorrow. They've given me meds and some extra for when j get home. I just don't know. I can't do this. I arranged to stay ay a friends but unsafe thoughts clouding this.
I can't stop shaking and crying and obsessing.

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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@The-red-centaur wrote:

I can't stop shaking and crying and obsessing.

Oh no...I'm glad they saw you but sorry you feel so bad @The-red-centaur . Will you be safer at your friend's place, is that why you arranged it? Well done, I'm relieved...

@Former-Member

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The-red-centaurSenior Contributor

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@NatureLover idk. I gotta try

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Unknown userMember

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Hi there @The-red-centaur

I am so sorry to hear that you have been through an ordeal with the MH system again and that you are very distressed. I hope your plan to stay at a friend's place works out for you and you can get some peace and quiet. Good on you for seeking support on the forum. Please look to your safety plan and reach out for help off the forum too if you need someone to talk to on a help line.

Take care Red,

Whitehawk

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Unknown userMember

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Omg I am so sorry Red, are you still there? Are you safe? @The-red-centaur

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NatureLoverSenior Contributor

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Well done for trying, @The-red-centaur , I'm proud of you (if it's OK to say that - please ignore if not).

Have you got transport to your friend's place?

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