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.

[Guest_1643]

i know it feels so hard

are u getting any sleep at the moment

sorry you are in pain.... well done for getting through last night and for reaching out

[Centaured]

I'm not sleeping.
I ended up in psych ward on the weekend and managed a little sleep in there at least.

[Guest_1643]

I'm glad you got just a little and that the psych ward could give you a break. Were the staff there okay and helpful?

[Centaured]

The staff there usually are good. They know me pretty well.

Since being discharged on Monday things have got bad again though.
And I got bad news from surgeons today. There's nothing they can do about my pain or my other foot. Being in pain the for the rest of my life doesnt seem worth it anymore.

[Sophie_M]

Hey Centaured,

We're so sorry to hear that you've been feeling worse since being discharged on Monday. We can hear that this news from the surgeons today must have been so upsetting and disappointing to hear, but please know that you are strong and important, and our community are here to help support you through this difficult time. We are also currently reaching out to you privately to check in with you and offer some extra support.

You're never alone in this Centaured, and we're all here to help you through this.


 

[Guest_1643]

hi C, i remember how much you have tried to improve and get help for ur foot and how at times it feels very sad and hard. I know that sucks and is so disappointing. I'm glad the staff were good and are familiar with u and kind.
I hope u are feeling okay after this news which was surely very unsettling. Please take care of urself and reach out anytime. We are here for you.

[Centaured]

I'm too tired....I can't anymore.
I'm dont pain for the rest of my life. I know it's my own fault. But it should have just worked instead of leaving me permently disabled.

Also yesterday I got a letter from the commissioner who investigated my sexual assault. Reading the report has brought everything back. And being stuck in this unsafe shelter is feeding those flashbacks.


I just can't.

[Sophie_M]

Hi Centaured

We're so sorry to hear that you're struggling with pain and flashbacks right now.  We can hear how frustrated and tired you are. Please remember that you are strong and important, and our community are with you here to help support you. We are also currently reaching out to you privately to check in with you and offer some extra support.

Please feel free to keep reaching out here on your thread whenever you feel up to it
 

[Guest_1643]

Hey C - so so sorry 😞

Yes reading such a thing can be triggering and scary. words you never wanted or needed to read. Please take care and take a break from reading it.
I got very triggered reading myself notes from my sucide attempt - and yet I wanted to read it.
I'm sorry you're hurting so much

[Centaured]

thank you sleepy, I hope you are doing ok.

I'm looking at a house today..eeep 🙂 its only short term accommodation, but its a step in the right direction. If its all ok i can move in on Friday.