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 hope the emergency doctor is helpful. Do you find it okay to rest there/sleep? i know you were struggling to get sleep before. I understand if you can't write back just sending wishes that it goes okay
We're so sorry to hear how difficult things have been for you. We are concerned about your wellbeing and want to let you know that we will be getting in touch with you offline.
"Is it me against myself?
I feel like someone else
'Cause I can't find my way back home
And I don't wanna do it alone
Is it me against myself
And everybody else?
'Cause I can't fix this on my own
And I don't wanna do it alone
No, I don't wanna do it alone
(Alone, alone)
Had a talk with myself
Try to smile and wish me well
Feel like I'm a broken shell
Hard to lie when you're overwhelmed"
-Me against myself~ Wage War
Have this song stuck in my head. I feel stuck and alone. I'm fighting myself and I don't know what to do anymore.
I'm scared about going home. My appointment with my new support worker got cancelled. Today is just going wrong and I have weigh in soon and that's going to wreck it further. Eating disorders suck.
