Mental hospital help

[pixie007]

I've really been felling so horrible lately, I cant stand it. Nobody believes i suffer from mental illnesses (I have diagnosed anxiety and depression) and I hate having to research reasons to not kill myself every night. i want to get better, and i think i just need some time away from my social life and family. but i dont have a clue on how to get admitted to a mental ward. help is appreciated

[Sophie_M]

Hi pixie007, 

Wishing you a warm welcome to the forums, we are so glad that you've taken a big step in sharing your thoughts and feelings here with our wonderful community. We're so sorry to hear that you're struggling with these thoughts, but please know that this is a safe space and our community is here to offer as much support, advice and conversation as you need. We are also currently getting in touch with you through email to check in with you.

Please know that you don't have to go through this on your own, and help is always available to you. We'd really urge you to reach out to our Support Service, which is available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST here: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport  One of the friendly counsellors will be able to talk through these feelings with you and can offer support, advice and referrals to help you through this. 

The lovely counsellors at Lifeline (13 11 14) and Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) are also available 24/7 during your most difficult moments.

You are not alone here, and we hope that you keep us updated on how you're going whenever you feel ready.
 

[monkey_magic]

Hi pixie007,

Welcome to BB.

You have said some positive things in your post.

You research reasons not to kill yourself. That's a huge bonus.

And

You are asking for help, another huge bonus.

Well done.

It's difficult living with the feelings of anxiety and depression and hard to pull yourself up every time.

Do U have a councillor or psychologist you can talk things through with?

Have you ever been to a mental hospital?

I have. How do U feel about being on medication? If you're in a hospital you have to take meds. Also you are around lots of people that have problems. It can be a difficult environment to be in.
Have you spoken to anyone about wanting to go into a mental hospital and gotten their opinions?

You aren't alone pixie007...ppl write in all the time with the feelings you are having. If you feel up to it you could also join in on some other threads here.

Please feel free to write some more we are here to support you.

[Croix]

Dear Pixie007~

Monkey Magic and Sophie M have both talked with you and they are right, posting here to a bunch of strangers must feel weird, if not plain frightening. Still you did it -twice! A good move.

To be diagnosed with depression and anxiety means you have recognized the symptoms for yourself or else seen a doctor at least once, From that should follow treatment, maybe meds, maybe therapy/counseling.

On the other hand you mentioned nobody believes you have a mental illness, and you parents don't believe you need help.

Can you say what's gone wrong? If you have not been to a doctor yet you ought to -straight away. Having to try to think of things so as not to kill yourself is terible -nobody should need to do that, I should know, I've had to do that too.

Not any more though, life is pretty good for me.

You mentioned some of your problems, "wrapping my head around my sexuality", "feeling like im unwanted, useless and a side character".

All pretty heavy stuff. The one bright spark is that person that makes you feel good -even if they do not realise it.

Actually two big problems, you have suicidal thoughts, incredibly dangerous, and your parents are taking no notice, incredibly - well I'll leave it at that.

I guess when you look at it you need an ally to help you get you to a doctor so that you receive the treatment you realy need. With that ally your parents may to have much choice but to take things seriously.

So can I ask who you think might be the best professional to approach:

councilor at school,

a teacher you particularly like,

Headspace (1800 650 890),
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/

Kid's Help Line (1800 55 1800)
https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Those last two you can web-chat with if you look up their addresses in the internet. It is no big hassle.

It may be you need hospitalization, I don't know, I'm no doctor, but like Monkey Magic I've been there and it is not that pleasant, though some are better than others.

It could be that just with treatment your coping skills will get more effective and you will find parts of your life you enjoy, worth being round for.

What do you think?

Croix

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