Posted by JadeKelly on December 9, 2008, at 21:02:36
In reply to Pdoc recommending inpatient treatment, posted by glennb on December 9, 2008, at 18:43:13
> My psychiatrist is recommending I enter a hospital for inpatient treatment. I'm suffering from major depression, in my 30s. I'm not suicidal, don't harm myself, and have no history of psychosis so I presume the recommendation is being made on the basis that it will be therapeutic for me. I'm in new york and I looked at the web sites for columbia presbyterian and Cornell and on the one hand it seems like it could be useful but on the other hand I can't see how a few weeks of intensive treatment will flip my depression. I've been in this episode for about a year and a half and it has proved to be refractory, if not very treatment-resistant. I posted on a different thread about my latest nortriptyline trial. I'm wondering if any of you have done inpatient treatment and could share your experiences. They seem to me to be more like psychiatric rehab than hospitalization. Please let me know your thoughts on that as well.
Glenn,
I,ve only heard a small part of your story, but you don't sound like someone who needs inpatient. Too much time is lost, and you could be doing your own research and trying meds during that time. Unless of course, getting away from it all sounds good! I can relate. I'd ask your Doc point blank what he hopes you will gain. Btw-what is he telling the insurance company? Just curious.
I posted at your other thread re:STAR*D update, check it out when you get a chance.
~Jade
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