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.

[Sophie_M]

Hey Centaured,

We are so grateful that you decided to reach out to your friends on the forums to keep them updated on how you've been going. We are so sorry to hear of the incredibly difficult week you've had. It takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out, and we're glad to hear that you've decided to try DBT. We can hear how overwhelming these thoughts of feeling detached must be, and feeling that you don't want to be here, but please know that our friendly community are always here to talk through these thoughts and feelings with you.

We are also currently reaching out to your privately with some extra support.

We think you are such a strong and resilient person, and hope that you will soon be able to use these skills that you've been learning in your group, and really hope that it is a supportive place for you. Please feel free to keep us updated on how you're feeling, and how your sessions are going, whenever you feel up to it. You never have to go through this alone.

[Guest_1643]

Hi D - you must be in so much emotional pain - i'm here for you and have been there myself.
I don't know how old you are but I had a suicide attempt at 19 and it was so isolating and scary. Thank you for sharing here - i'm so glad you can

[Guest_1643]

hey C

so glad you're okay but very sorry you feel in pain. That is so hard to be struggling with those feelings.

how are you feeling after the attempt? it must be very overwhelming. I'm glad you're okay. Are you in a safe environment - i'm sad and can relate to needing and not having that safe space when your recovery is so important. happy to talk if it helps.

[Centaured]

I'm so tired of all of this. I tried again last night. I'm fine though.

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you earlier sleepy. It's been a hard week. Please look after yourself.
 

[Ggrand]

Hello Centaured..

I am deeply sorry that your feeling so much pain that you think the only way to end your pain is by ending your life...I often feel like I don’t belong in this world..because I don’t think I have experienced anything but cruelty and abuse from the people I meet....Just this week I was brought down back into unhealthy thought mode...something that I worked so hard on myself for a long time to not go there again..and then loud words said in anger, with an angry look and tone..brought me back their within seconds...

I have been struggling hard these few days to pick myself up again...it’s hard.,I am tired and I don’t want to anymore..because I have lost my only purpose I had to go out of my home..Then I read your post...and decided to reach out to you...in the hope that you will eventually realise that you do belong in this world....We all do..I have been finding out that I don’t belong in the world of people..I belong in the world of nature...I feed and water the birds everyday with my birdbath and feeder...Then at night I put food and water out for the animals that roam at night..each morning the food has gone...So I must be helping some of the universe’s beautiful creature who need food and water...It’s given me a small sense of purpose...

Do you have birds around your home that you could care for..maybe small creatures as well...They become attached to us..come back daily for possibly their own survival...

I believe that we are all different and for everyone their is a purpose that we are here and need to stay here...

Not sure if I helped you at all...You know Centaured by you just being here and reaching out to us for support..your posts are also helping someone that’s going through what you are...Your being here is helping others..that’s better then gold...You are a very worthy, kind, beautiful person...who we all care about and want only the best for you..

Keep talking here lovely Centaured...when you feel up to it..We are here holding your hand and giving you our unconditional care...and support...

My kindest and caring thoughts..

Grandy..

[Guest_1643]

Hey C -

Lovely to hear from u anytime. No worries at all - I know it is hard at times to even verbalise certain kinds of pain. Words are so much sometimes.

I know being safe is hard and tiring. But I'm always happy to listen and here from you. I just wanted to share that small thing to let you know I've seen a little bit of the Emergency Room myself - and know a little of it. Thanks for your care.

[bettertomorrows]

Hi Centaured,

I'm sorry you are struggling at the moment and things feel hard for you right now. I admire your strength and your courage to push through and I'm so glad you're with us. I love the way you speak so passionately about Core and how metal soothes you - I can almost hear the passion and joy in your words. I don't know if I have the right words to say to you, but you've brought me some joy today 🙂 I know it's hard to hear "hang in there", but I really hope that things will get better for you soon. Take care.

Boo

[Centaured]

Grandy
I appreciate the post 🙂
I'm am glad you have found your purpose to be here. I'm sorry you've been struggling and that some unkind words set things off again.

Nature can be lovely. There's a massive park near my new house that is full of ducks and swans. Sometimes you can find a peaceful spot and just watch the world go by.

For me being creative or giving back to people helps me stay. Im an artist personally and have thought about starting starting to sell my works rather than just exhibit things.

[Centaured]

Hey sleepy 🙂

I'm sorry you've also spent your share in emergency. It can be rough, but sometimes necessary and important for safety and/or medical attention.

I'm also hear if you to talk. I'm hear to listen and I want to leg you know you matter and are important band I value your contributions so much. They really help me out.

It's nice not to be alone.

[Centaured]

Boo.

Thanks for the words. It means a lot.
It helps me to know that my experiences can help someone else and that it's possible to bring joy to other peoples lives.