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shutterbug · 01-24-2006, 10:34 AM

Gaz....I don't know how things are in the UK, but they prolly are similar to hospitalization over here.

The crisis team will ask you questions and/or have you take some "tests" where you rate your feelings on a scale of how bad or good you feel regarding each question. If they do this, it will give them an idea of "how" depressed you are and what exactly is going on and how likely you would be to benefit from hospitalization.

Sounds like you may be suicidal? If so I highly recommend going into the hospital.

In my two hospitalizations basically you are checked in and given a bed, usually with one or more roommates. Three meals are cooked for you, and sometiems snacks. It may be different in the UK, but we were not allowed to smoke, but were provided nicotine patches to reduce cravings.

Typically, group or individual counseling is offered...and informational groups are usually offered.

I learned a great deal from the others I was in the hospital with. Here in the US it is a 3+ day commitment, meaning you will not be released sooner than 3 days (4 if it's over the weekend). After the 3 days you will be examined to see if you need to stay longer, typically if you do not present a danger to yourself or others then you will be released.

You will see a phychiatrist each day or every other day or something and you will be given meds. Your meds are closely monitored and can be changed more often than normal because of the close monitoring.

Mainly...it's nothing to be scared of in my opinion. It is a great time to get some rest and let others do your cooking, laundry and remind you when to take your meds.

I think you will find it helpful and will be glad you did it....I was. My first hospitalization was better than a vacation on the beach - no joke. You can completely let go of all your worries and things while in there (because there is nothing that CAN be done while in there - so why worry) and just focus on you and how you can get better.

Hugs - don't be scared....we'll be here for you when you get back.

01-24-2006, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	Gaz....I don't know how things are in the UK, but they prolly are similar to hospitalization over here. The crisis team will ask you questions and/or have you take some "tests" where you rate your feelings on a scale of how bad or good you feel regarding each question. If they do this, it will give them an idea of "how" depressed you are and what exactly is going on and how likely you would be to benefit from hospitalization. Sounds like you may be suicidal? If so I highly recommend going into the hospital. In my two hospitalizations basically you are checked in and given a bed, usually with one or more roommates. Three meals are cooked for you, and sometiems snacks. It may be different in the UK, but we were not allowed to smoke, but were provided nicotine patches to reduce cravings. Typically, group or individual counseling is offered...and informational groups are usually offered. I learned a great deal from the others I was in the hospital with. Here in the US it is a 3+ day commitment, meaning you will not be released sooner than 3 days (4 if it's over the weekend). After the 3 days you will be examined to see if you need to stay longer, typically if you do not present a danger to yourself or others then you will be released. You will see a phychiatrist each day or every other day or something and you will be given meds. Your meds are closely monitored and can be changed more often than normal because of the close monitoring. Mainly...it's nothing to be scared of in my opinion. It is a great time to get some rest and let others do your cooking, laundry and remind you when to take your meds. I think you will find it helpful and will be glad you did it....I was. My first hospitalization was better than a vacation on the beach - no joke. You can completely let go of all your worries and things while in there (because there is nothing that CAN be done while in there - so why worry) and just focus on you and how you can get better. Hugs - don't be scared....we'll be here for you when you get back. __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).