Lately I have been very depressed to the point I lost my job and interest in everything, I really need to go to the hospital but I am afraid. What will they do there to me?
Answer:
They will do nothing that you do not give them permission for if you are a voluntary patient. They will try to help you.
You only go inpatient if you are a danger to yourselves or others or there are extenuating circumstances such as pregnancy or severe psychosis and confusion. If this is the case, get someone to watch your kids and go to the ER or call and make an appointment at the hospital access center if they have one. When you go, you will be evaluated and most likely given medication and psychotherapy. If your depression is very severe and you do not respond your psychiatrist may discuss ECT. Probably your stay will be short and you will be discharged with appointments made for an outpatient psychiatrist and psychotherapist. A social worker from the hospital may make referrals to other services as needed.
An alternative is a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment. In these programs you spend the day or part of the day, 2-5 days a week, in the hospital but are home with your children in the evening and nights. This has worked well for me since I could be home when they came home from school. You are usually allowed to remain in this type of hospital program longer, from two weeks to a year. When you are discharged, as with inpatient, you will receive referrals for outpatient treatment and help.
If you think you need to go, call your hospital's access center. They usually make appointments for intake to partial hospital Monday through Friday. It can take a few days to get an appointment. Don't be discouraged. Keep your appointment. Just from the little you have said in your question, I am pretty sure that you meet the admission criteria.
Best of Luck. Take care of yourself. Hug your children.
nothing but give u something that doesn't work. You should Pray and seek God
well then don't go to the hospital do to a counselor
Evaluate how you are feeling and refer you to therapist. They may prescribe antidepressants.
before you seek help at the hospital, which may offer good care for your needs, check with your local mental health care facility or your medical doctor for helps available . dependent upon your age, could be any number of factors . the first most important step is that you realize that you need some help
I have had to be hospitiliazed for depression and it usuall is not just one thing. Because people like us use other people places and hings to make us happy.. Once I learned that I have a chemical inblance I was able accept help
Have you visited the Dr. about this and has he given you some antidepressant/anxiety meds? I would be sure to do this first. There are meds that can really help, I understand.
If you have someone to watch the kids or could find someone the hospital might be good. The er won't do anything but tell you to see your Dr.
That's a hard road you're walking, and it's great that you want to get help. If you go into a hospital, they will give you antidepressants, maybe Paxil or Effexor, or something similar. Those drugs don't have many side effects, not like older antidepressants. They will also send you to group activities, classes to help you to learn to cope better. Your doctor will talk to you most days, and help you get through your troubles. The nurses are great to talk to, as well. I hope you go for it. Life doesn't have to suck.
If you feel that you are a danger to yourself or your children then go to the hospital as soon as possible. If you need to see someone call a therapist and leave a message stating it is urgent if they can't see you right away they will surely give you a referral. If you have a family doc you can start with them for help.
take it to god and pray
If you are that depressed, you need to get there as soon as possible. I have lost two friends to depression over the years. PLEASE go get help. If not to the hospital, at least to a good therapist. Don't put off reaching out, the sooner you do, the sooner you can start to feel better.
Here is a link that I find to be very comprehensive about therapies and choices , (and other things):
http://www.depression.com/
and here is a toll free hotline that you can call anytime. They can answer your questions and might be able to tell you what treatment options are in your area:
http://www.spsfv.org/hotlines.htm...
I'll be sending you positive energy.. I pray that you will be brave and strong enough to give yourself the gift of wellness. Blessings- dd
Your children deserve to have their mother be happy and healthy. You should do whatever it takes to get better.
Here is a good site for you to check out. It has a lot of really good info on depression and treatment of.
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/depressd...
If you have a general or family doctor (better yet, your GYN), contact him or her. Expalin your symptoms and that you believe you need help with this.
Depression is very common; it happens to all levels of society. Doctors are more informed now and most will treat you appropriately with antidepressant, and recommend a therapist if you ask for one.
Most people are not put in hospital! That is now reserved for people who have shown signs of being a danger to themselves or others, or who are addicted to a dangerous drug.
Ask for a therapist; it's amazing how much you can find out and improve about yourself with some caring, listening person who asks the right questions to make you think.
If you have no private insurance, go to your county Mental Health clinic and see someone there.
Good luck!
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Carrie if you need to go to the hospital it will be alright. The doctor will talk to you and he/she and the staff are there to help you feel better. Often the stay is very short and you will be given medication that is appropriate for you. They will just talk to you give you counseling and medicine and then you will go home and go to follow up appointments. I suffered for years with depression when I didn't need to. I take Celexa and now I once again feel like playing my guitar and enjoying my life. You will be fine, I promise.
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