Posted by dari on September 3, 2000, at 9:12:58
In reply to Hospitalization, posted by tdaneen on September 1, 2000, at 17:24:39
Hi TDaneen:
I have been hospitalized more times than I care to thin_ about over the last couple of years. And some stays were definitely better than others. I concur with the other posters regarding chec_ing out your options at hospitals before chec_ing yourself into one. For as ridiculous as it may sound (depending on whether you are a smo_er), some hospitals don't allow smo_ing others allow 3 15 minute periods a day or something li_e that. Again, if you don't smo_e - not a big deal, for me however, it was. Also, some hospitals offer group sessions, others - private. Are you going to be evaluated by a team at a teaching hospital or one doctor (the same one) each day that you are there. You may not feel up to investigating this stuff by yourself (if it matters at all), but perhaps your doctor can give you some insights on this. I, also, always call my insurance co. to see which ones are options for me - my company won't always pay for the one that I have in mind. I've also called the hospital directly to even see if they have beds available, because if you go to the ER (li_e I have to) they sometimes try to send me somewhere that I don't want to go.I've gone to hospitals because I was acutely ill, and other times to have meds adjusted. I've been there to detox off benzos (nightmare of nightmares), and also because those around me were concerned that my thought processes were not clear though I was not overly concerned.
I guess my main feeling is this is that I've been for a multiple of reasons. The one thing I consistently fail to remember is that hospitalizations are never a resting experience for me. I always emerge more tired than when I went in. I find it stressful to try to get better with another person sharing my room and space, and with floors of patients that are often more acutely ill than you are. My problems are always awaiting me on the outside and though the brea_ is often needed, I often find that the time away puts me bac_ in front of the ball instead of behind it. Just some thoughts. In any event, good luc_ with your decision.
dari
> My doctor has indicated to me that I may need to get away at "Club Psych" for a few days if I don't get it together soon.
> If anyone has been hospitalized for what they feel were not necessarly trivial symptoms, but not really acute symptoms either, could you please share your experience with me?
> What you were experienceing, feeling, your general state, the outcome.
> More than anything I am terrified of having to go into the hospital.
>
> Thanks in advance for your input!
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