Coping in the emergency department

[Centaured]

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 concentration 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.

[geoff]

Hello Centaured, being in the hospital for a 3 month non bearing period and actually being there for 5 months must have been for a serious condition, because 6 weeks in traction was enough for me.

It can be a slow recovery, learning to do what you were able to do once before and believing you can do it, but care and foresight from those who are trained in this particular field need to help you so that you don't overexert.

Are you able to borrow a phone from someone?

Best wishes.

Geoff.

[Centaured]

I got an email saying my phone is being delivered today. Woo.

Geoff. It was a pretty serious incident. It happened just over 9 months ago now. I'm grateful to have survived.

[ecomama]

Hi C!

How's you new phone? I bet you LOVE it lol.

I saw how you and Geoff had been in hospital with serous incidents.... I would really love if you could tap into the incredible science and wisdom given to us by Dr Joe Dispenza.

I had a broken back, Dr Joe broke his back in 6 vertebrae if I remember correctly....
we both healed ourselves with support and no surgeries.

His books are truly amazing. I'm reading "You are the Placebo" atm and I would highly recommend it even if you don't read the others before that. I got the CD that accompanies this book with meditations on there.
I listen to them and fall asleep lol! But I KNOW the information is seeping into my mind.

I'm happy to see you are improving C, what a marvel you are young lady lol.

Love EM

[Centaured]

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while, I've had lots going on and Stuff.

Today I'm saying goodbye to my stepdad. He's got terminal cancer and going home to Europe to the rest of his family to die on Sunday. I feel really sad about it. I'm going to miss him.

[Centaured]

I feel really sad today.

I also want to give up recovery right now. I've been trying so hard this last week, but gained a lot of weight and it's freaking me out to much. My ED behaviour are too strong. I can't deal with being so fat.

Also sh urges strong. But I'll be safe. I'm seeing my real dad this morning. Hopefully it'll go ok.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Centaured,

Best wishes for the day from us on the forums. We're sorry that you're struggling with these thoughts and behaviours. We think you are so strong and glad to hear that you've been trying hard this week. If you need some support for your eating disorder, there is an organisation called the Butterfly Foundation which offers support for eating disorders and body image issues. We'd recommend you check out their website - https://butterfly.org.au/

We're sorry to hear that your urges are strong, but thank you very much for letting us know that you're safe. We really appreciate this on the forums. In case it is helpful to you, we have included some Beyond Blue resources:

• "Self harm and self injury" -  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/suicide-prevention/feeling-suicidal/self-harm-and-self-injur...
• “Create your Beyond Now safety plan” -
  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning/create-beyondnow-safety-...

We hope that you will find some comfort here. Please feel free to keep reaching out here on your thread whenever you feel up to it.

[Centaured]

Idk what to do anymore. Idk even know why I'm here again....

My life is falling apart and I'm just watching it.
I just can't....


I'm a gonna go cry now.

[Sophie_M]

Hey Centaured, thanks for checking in with us on the forums. We're so sorry to hear how much you're struggling at the moment. It must be so tough. What's been happening since you last posted?  We hope that being part of this community can bring you some comfort and help you to feel a little better. 

If you would like to speak with someone about these feelings, we would recommend that you get in contact with the Beyond Blue Support Service. They are available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport 
They will give you support and point you in the right direction for help in your area.
 
In addition to this, there are always counsellors available via phone for your most difficult moments. Including Lifeline on 13 11 14 / https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat (online chat available 7pm-12am) and  Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. 
 
If you find yourself in a situation where you become an immediate danger to yourself, this is an emergency and you should call 000 (triple zero).

Where here when you need us Centaured. 
 

[monkey_magic]

Hi Centaured,

Sometimes the only thing we can do is cry.

Everything falling about is a lot of my life story too.

I hope you find others support here helpful.

Please keep reaching out as much as you need.

[blondguy]

Hello Centaured

If you want to elaborate on what has happened or how you feel we can try to provide you with more effective support

Crying is okay.....Talking is too

Hugs (if thats okay)

you are strong for saying how you feel

Paul