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30-04-2020 02:56 AM
30-04-2020 02:56 AM
Coping in the emergency department
Sometimes in mental health crisis's we end up in the emergency department. And that totally ok, being safe is important.
but how do we cope with our crisis while waiting?
What are some helpful strategies you have found useful during your stay in the department?
I often get stuck in the emergency room waiting room overnight due to the fact there is no mental health team 24/7 where I live. I'm really struggling being here tonight. My usual strategies of listening to music isn't really working so I'm wondering if there is anything else I should try. Please note my cocentration and attention is limited due to being in crisis. I feel trapped and stuck.
I wish lifeline text was 24/7 coz I could really use someone to talk to. Are there any other online options as I cant really call someone due to the nature of a waiting room.
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30-04-2020 07:51 AM
30-04-2020 07:51 AM
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30-04-2020 07:57 AM
30-04-2020 07:57 AM
Re: Coping in the emergency department
Hi @The-red-centaur - I'm sorry you were/are in crisis and needed to go to the emergency room. Did you go home without being seen by the doctors?
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30-04-2020 07:59 AM
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30-04-2020 08:06 AM
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@The-red-centaur so sorry you were over waiting (which I can understand). Do you think you can hold on till tomorrow for your ED specialist appointment?
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30-04-2020 08:12 AM
30-04-2020 08:12 AM
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"I'm in crisis "
" I feel trapped "
"I could really use someone to talk to"
I'm disgusted the way you were treated. I've endured the same, several times, even told I was actually a "waste of resources" once. Ha, so much for encouraging good health - so unprofessional, so bloody ignorant.. I Don't blame you for going home - but are you safe?
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30-04-2020 08:21 AM
30-04-2020 08:21 AM
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@Former-Member the triage nurse was nice...but it's just the stupid system. I was tired and when 6am came I just had enough. Safe? Idk.
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30-04-2020 08:28 AM
30-04-2020 08:28 AM
Re: Coping in the emergency department
@The-red-centaur wrote:
Safe? Idk.
Am worried that you might not be safe, @The-red-centaur . That's good you're going to call your case manager this morning... I hope you can continue to be safe.
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30-04-2020 09:07 AM
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30-04-2020 09:11 AM
30-04-2020 09:11 AM
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OK, that sounds good, @The-red-centaur . I hope you get good distraction from your troubles and enjoy the company 🙂