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.

[ecomama]

Hi C

Thankyou for checking in and telling us how you're feeling.

I'm glad you slept most of the day. Sleep is healing. You got some. Good!

When's your next session?

EM

[blondguy]

Hey Centaured

Good on you for being so proactive with your health! How are you going? I hope you have had a good sleep

I hope your headache got better

you are strong!

my kindest always....Paul

[Centaured]

Hey EM and blondguy

ECT is going well. I had my 5th session today. I'm noticing the benifits and starting to get on top of things again. I have a discharge date of next Tuesday following two more inpatient ECT sessions and then the remainder of the course to be done outpatient.

I'm moving back home to my dad's house on discharge. And I'm changing a lot of my life so I can maintain the good progress I've made over the last few weeks and so I stay well in the community.

[blondguy]

Hey Centaured

You have done so well...I 'feel' the benefits you have experienced by just reading your post! You have written your post with enthusiasm and a huge sigh of relief 🙂

You are strong Centaured (and having a such a great dad too!) So very proud of you...You are a true Champion

great to have you as part of the Beyond Blue family

my kindest

Paul

[Centaured]

Hey Paul.

I'm getting discharged today.
Looking forward to moving into my dad's house. Things are finally looking up. This is the most well I've felt in a very long time. I hope to keep it up.

[ecomama]

Remarkable work C!!

I am SO proud of YOU!!

Wow hey? Onwards and upwards, I'm breathing a huge sigh of relief.

I'm glad you can move in with your dad.

Your post sounded relaxed to me, with a hint of conviction there to move forward.

Remember it's OK to have set backs, man we ALL do! But let these MH GAINS be a tribute to you and your commitment to get well - whatever it takes.

Know at all times there ARE people who care about you, we do!!

Just a little story (because I can't help myself... it just popped into my head thinking about you)..
Many decades ago now, I was "posted" Interstate for my work. I knew NO ONE. I had zero connections, just a little old house to live in. Couldn't even take my dog... sad face.
I used to sit in my loungeroom and just lower myself enough to see the tops of some palm trees... it was SUCH a colder climate there - so different to home. I was sad and alone...
BUT THEN I imagined ALL the people who couldn't WAIT to meet me and they didn't even KNOW it yet! LOL... it made me laugh, it was so silly...
Slowly but surely there WERE just a few people who became friends, then better friends, then friends for years and years. I'm still in touch with ONE of those friends and she's pretty amazing - been through the mill, as I have too, but we were there for each other at difficult points alot.

Just imagine ALL those people who can't WAIT to meet you!
And they don't even know it yet.

You will be sunshine to people. You are sparkling already.

Love to you dear C
EM

[ecomama]

Hey C!

I think it's time for a PARTAY IN THE BB CAFE in Honour of YOU!!!

I'm gonna get the Invites ready lol!!!

Be there or be square..... in your own time dear one.

xxxxEM

[ktac1689]

Hi Centaured,
Sorry you are not doing well, but you do deserve to be here, most definitely.
I know how you feel, oh gees do I ever. I spent my whole childhood being told by my parents and certain others that I was not good enough for anything and I grew to believe it. I feel so insignificant and that I don’t belong anywhere. Like you I have learned to internalise it and feel I should not be here.
I am so sad you feel this way but of course I get it as I feel the same. Parents and others who do this to kids should be brought to account in my opinion.
You are amazing Centaured💜💕💕💕

[Guest_1643]

just saying hi to you C,

thanks for being you - hoping it's going well at your dad's house.
Stay strong!

[Centaured]

Hi all....


An update.

I've had to stop ECT as I'm having major surgery today I've been on the wait list a while for.
This surgery with hopefully mean I can eventually walk properly. I broke my feet and legs in a nasty accident just over a year ago and been in so much pain since and I can't walk without the help of aides because my legs are busted. This surgery is to fix one of my feet.