Posted by shellie on July 3, 2000, at 17:26:44
In reply to Re: psychiatric hospitals, posted by noa on July 3, 2000, at 13:54:24
> Shellie, I think this is a good idea, and it has vaguely occurred to me before. I also don't intend to be hospitalized again and would like to think I never will need to be. But, I agree with you that knowing what the choices are and what each is offering is a good idea. It just seems like an awkward thing to go about doing, though, doesn't it?
Noa, In January my MAOI stopped working well, so I guess I came close enough to think about it. I pretty much, by this time, know all the hospitals in my area. But, it IS sort of odd to check out hospitals. Several years ago when I went through the process, everyone I talked to wanted to set up an interview for admission, even though I was clear that I just wanted information. Also one hospital near me (Sheppard & Pratt--where Zelda Fitzgerald was many moons ago) has a good dissociative disorders unit, but they also always have a waiting list, I guess because people come from all over the country--so it is good for me to know that. Their short term evaluation unit where I spend one month in my twenties, was the worst experience I ever had. It was like I was already in hell and signed in and hell was even deeper. It took me many many years until I would consider going into a hospital again. shellie
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