Going to a hospital for 10 days

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Registered: 09-16-2005
Going to a hospital for 10 days
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Tue, 09-27-2005 - 6:52pm
Dh has just had enough of my moods. I told him I could not go back to the clinic that had treated me so badly.......so he called around....He called one and set up an appointment for me this morning...... The guy I spoke to wants to get me a bed at a Birmingham Clinic.....for "stablization"......I should be gone for about 10 days.....he wanted to get me a bed today....but we have to wait until Friday....for a ride.....this is the first time I have ever been hospitalized for my depression....I have agoraphobia also..I don't know how I am gonna deal with being around 100 strangers for that long without my support system (DH and DD).....I'm really scared......
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 09-27-2005 - 7:25pm
This is tough, but necessary. I have been admitted for a panic state & depression. It didn't turn out to be as bad as I expected. I really was *taken in* by the other patients. The staff kept me feeling safe. You have plenty of time to discuss your feelings with the dr. & other staff members. All in all, it should give you the breather you need & the time to learn new ways to cope upon discharge. I wish you well. Sending P&PT's your way. Let us know when you get home. We'll be keeping plenty of typing space open for you! (((hugs))) jan

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 09-28-2005 - 11:01am

I had to stay 5 days in Decatur while they got me stabilized and off of Lithium! The patients were all friendly and everyone was really in the same boat. ASk the doctor setting you up NOT to be put on the

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Registered: 09-16-2005
Wed, 09-28-2005 - 6:22pm

Just remember you're going to get stabilized and on the right kind of treatment for you. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers and just remember when you get home we'll be here for you. Keep in contact and we hope to hear form you soon.

Keitha

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Registered: 09-16-2005
Wed, 09-28-2005 - 11:17pm

Thank you ladies so much!!!

Yes, I'm scared.... but I also know that I need this..Dh is such an enabler.....he wants me to get batter. but he's giving little hints that he's trying to let me get a way out of it also...that doesn't help, with me already being afraid of going... I am doing good right now, but of course I still have a little over a day before i go..I know I will be very sick, and nausea ridden come Fri morning.........

This will be one of the first things I do when I get back.I will let you all know how I am doing..and how it went!!

Diana

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 09-29-2005 - 12:03am
Just read this post and want to remind you that you are NOT crazy and you are going to be fine.

Blessings, Suz   Posts in this Community