Checking in to a mental hospital - what should I expect?
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Anonymous
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I’m considering checking into a mental hospital. I posted in the relationship forum about my husband wanting to divorce me because I’m depressed. I’m bipolar and my husband appreciated the mania, but keeps fussing at me now that I’m depressed. I wonder if a hospital would give me the space I need to recover away from him. I see a psychiatrist regularly and take meds religiously, but I have never been in a hospital. Can I still telework? My coworkers communicate with me via text and sometimes email. I assume that is okay. Can I bring my keyboard and my French horn to play when I’m not working? I need to stay busy and music is how I express myself. What should I pack? Anything else I need to know? |
Anonymous
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The first thing you’ll need to do is go to an ER and express what you’ve stated her. From there, you may get a 72 hour hold.
And you may be billed for this. |
Anonymous
No. |
Anonymous
| You don’t sound like you are in mental distress but need a break. Maybe a resort for a few days? Would your husband be more likely to divorce you if you were a patient in a mental hospital? And do you want that in your health history? |
Anonymous
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Are visitors allowed? I assume so. I have a preschooler and two early elementary kids. |
Anonymous
A psych hospital isn’t going to admit you unless you’re a danger to yourself & others + in severe emotional distress. I am worried that if you move out, even for a few days, that’d be considered abandonment & hurt you for getting custody. |
Anonymous
No. Possibly adults, and at very specific times of the day. |
Anonymous
| Do you have any trusted friends or family you could reach out to instead? |
Anonymous
| When my teen was in mental health crisis, they were not allowed to have their phone or any other communication devices for a long while (based on their progress). If you need inpatient care, you need to take leave from work. Your day will be very structured with different types of therapy. I think you need to talk to your doctor about this. |
Anonymous
| I’m starting to think this poster is trolling. Who asks if they can play their French horn and telework at a mental hospital? OP, these things you’re talking about aren’t a joke. |
Anonymous
| Based on what you’ve described I’m not so sure they will admit you for much time. Is this something you’re okay paying for? |
Anonymous
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Insurance-paid psych beds are scarce, unfortunately. You’ll get give a 72hour hold only if you’re a threat to yourself or others. Not sure about musical instruments in psych units, but the ER is a quiet space. You may want to stay in a more or an AirBnB if you need to be apart from your DH .
I empathize with you, PP. I just don’t want you to be disappointed. |
Anonymous
| My sister did a stay in one when she was in her early 20s (I was a teen at the time). From what I remember, it was not pleasant for her. She was in a cold, plain room for hours at a time by herself. Pretty sure she couldn’t have her phone with her. They confiscate absolutely anything that could possibly be a danger to you or to others. |
Anonymous
| This will cost you thousands of dollars. |
Anonymous
Def a troll. I hate when they come up with a story where people are really concerned and trying to help. Much more fun when they post something like the “Tackfull potluck lady” so we can all pile on with how awful they are. |