Posted by jammerlich on June 7, 2007, at 8:12:12
In reply to how does the hospital work? *maybe trigger??, posted by bent on June 7, 2007, at 7:51:31
((((Bent)))) I'm so sorry. You must be feeling pretty awful to be thinking about the hospital.
I've never been, so it's hard for me to answer your questions; but, I really wanted you to know that someone was here and reading. One thing I'm pretty sure about is that it's generally easier to leave if you go willingly and check yourself in. Usually, if you go by force, they hold you for a set period of time (3 days, here) and then the court will take the advice of the treatment team when deciding whether to keep you after that point. But, if you check yourself in, you can check yourself out whenever you want. I think the only exception to that might be if the team there thinks you're an imminent danger to yourself. I hope someone who knows more will come along and give you the information that you need.
Please take good care and do what you need to do to be safe. I'll be thinking about you today.
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