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.
I wasn't ok. I really don't do Christmas. I didn't want to make it til then and had a few suicide and self harm attempts in a few days so they admitted me for 48hrs. I'm going home today.
I ended up doing a lot of yesterday and it helped me get through the day. I woke up a bit manic and looking forward to going home. I still have some unpacking to do at my new house.
I've done nothing but play Xbox since I got out of hospital. Tbh I just want to escape the world, and since no one will let me die that is the next best thing.
