Posted by Krissy P on March 12, 2003, at 23:05:04
In reply to Hospital?, posted by PuraVida on March 12, 2003, at 22:25:07
I think that when one believes he/she can't control or feel like he/she is not SAFE-then be admitted. You work with a psychiatrist usually and attend therapy groups-hopefully. You stay until you and your doc feel you are somewhat stable. You can be placed on a 5150-(belief of doing harm to yourself or others) 72 hour hold OR a 5250 (extended stay-2 weeks)
Take it easy,
Kristen
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> Just wondering, at what point does one need to be hospitalized? And, when you are, is it typically a psych ward - do they give you different or extra meds, or counseling, or what? Is it usually more to prevent self-harm?
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> I live alone, and don't really have anyone watching out for me that closely - but I'm not suicidal - just wondering...
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> Thanks,
> PV
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