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]

Thanks for letting us know. I'm sorry to hear you were unsafe again last night.

How are you feeling today?

Is there something pleasant you can do for yourself today?

Sometimes we need to take a breather after an unpleasant experience Even the most highly MH qualified people do this to bliss out for a while.

It's important to set realistic things for ourselves.
Be kind to yourself,

EM

[Centaured]

I'm sorry I've not been on.

Had the worst week in a long time.

Im safe though. I ended in emergency again. I gotta be here til morning til mh start.

[ecomama]

Hi C!

Thanks for letting us know you're safe!

Well done getting to emergency.

I responded to your post in coping well during c19... so lovely to know our gorgeous "Apple Isle" is safe from C19.

NOW to get YOU safe lol!!!

Come on, we gotta get this party started with you.

What's happening today for your wellness?

Love EM

[Centaured]

EM I'll probably never be safe tbh.


Mh pretty much refused to see me. Dr just came out and said he's pushing for it. I'll soon find out what's happening.

[ecomama]

How can they "refuse" to see you?

That's not even in the realm of possibility is it?

You WILL get well. You're there now and I hope they pull everything out of the box for your wellness C.

Love EM

[Centaured]

EM they can. They told me to speak to my case manager tomorrow.
But the dr said I had to stay and that they had to see me. So I'm still here waiting.

[Guest_1643]

hi centaured i hope someone sees you soon and that its someone decent

[ecomama]

They can refuse you?

omg.

What's happening, are you okay?

xxxx

[Centaured]

I don't know how to function as a human being anymore.

[ktac1689]

Sorry you are having a hard time but glad you got some help. I hate going to the emergency room it is a scary place, thinking of you. 💜