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.
how is the temp accom, is it better than Dad's in anyway?
I have stayed in temporary accom similarly but mine was okay....but had a similar experience in NY and it was so scary there (that was when i was 19 as i sharaed with you).
It sounds very hard and scary there and the insomnia seems to be worrying you - insomnia is so hard. i hope the night is comfortable and okay
Sleepy the staff are nice here. And it's a roof over my head.
I managed about an hour or so sleep. But woke up with really bad thoughts. I don't know what today will bring. I'm anxious. I'm stress. I want to give up and give in.
I'm so happy the staff are nice -that's really good. Hope they are good at what they do and supportive.
They are nice also because you are nice - it's a reflection.
I know what it's like to wake up with that horrible feeling. I hope you can hang in there and get comfortable enjoying being in a safer place and that you are okay. Hang in there!!
it's okay to cry and let it all out. Do u find the DBT helpful?
I'm sorry it was so hard to attend, it seems triggering and painful. I've not tried it before and don't know exactly how it works but find it interestig the diff treatments that are available.
It has been a little helpful. The person who created DBT had BPD herself and saw a massive gap treatment and developed a whole therapy model that's used around the world now.
