CHECKING MYSELF INTO A MENTAL HOSPITAL: The Process of Going to the ER for SU!CIDAL THOUGHTS [CC]

I go through my experience of checking myself into a mental health hospital for suicide (thoughts and urges) . You will learn about the WHOLE process I had to go through going to the hospital for mental health. I started by going to the ER for suicidal thoughts. From there, I was transferred to a mental health unit where I was evaluated and kept at until I was able to check into a psychiatric hospital. This is my psychiatric hospitalization experience, I am not speaking for everyone who has had to go to the ER for mental health. I hope that by sharing my mental hospital experience storytime, that I will be able to enlighten those who have never had to go through this process, and to show those who have been through this that they are not alone.
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Hey everyone, I'm Devin! I currently have my Associates and Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology. Before the pandemic, I was working towards my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. That was put on hold because I have an autoimmune disease (Ulcerative Colitis) that has caused me to be in quarantine for over 5 months at this point. I also have multiple mental illnesses (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder) that I have been dealing with for most of my life. I post videos about living with chronic physical and mental illnesses, using both my personal experiences and my educational background in the mental health field. My contact links are included below if anyone would like to reach out! 💙
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⏰CHAPTERS⏰
0:00 Intro
1:10 Leading Up to the Hospital
3:56 Going to the ER
7:27 Transfer to the Mental Hospital
13:37 Outro
**Disclaimer: While I am educated about psychology and counseling, I am NOT a licensed therapist. I cannot diagnose people or give counseling. I am only here to provide information, references, and my personal experiences. I am always here if anyone needs to talk; however, if you are looking for mental health treatment, please reach out to your doctor! **

[@miagonzo5522]

that's one of my biggest fears. not being listened to or treated like a human. like we are already struggling. these places are supposed to make you feel comfortable and safe instead of making you feel even worse. that's why i have been avoiding checking myself in for so long and almost being involuntarily admitted scared the shit out of me.

[@ciarapotter1783]

Needed this! I’ve been thinking about admitting myself but I’m 24 and I’m scared

[@JustaMentalNote]

It's completely normal to be scared, but taking that step (for me) was my first real step towards recovery. It definitely didn't fix everything, but it kept me alive and safe and I will forever be grateful for that. if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me personally. You're stronger than you think. You can get through this

[@leahthesoulflwr2990]

@@JustaMentalNote my question is we’re u sent a expensive bill ?

[@JustaMentalNote]

@@leahthesoulflwr2990 My health insurance covered both the ER and the mental facility stay. But without it, yeah, it would've been very expensive. I think the total cost for the mental health facility was about $13,000.

[@charlieandhisantics9954]

Same!!! I know I should probably go, but I'm half your age and I've never been before and I don't know what it's like.

[@kellyholt7932]

Same but I’ve had it ever since I was 9 oh I’m way older now

[@sapphiresupremacy]

i’m only 13 & have been admitted to two psych wards. i can definitely say that your experience was very similar to mine, even the reasoning for being admitted. i hope you’re doing well now :)

[@itztahkyaha]

do you go to the er an say i need to be sent to the hospital or do u go to the mental place

[@singlepringel]

@Adrift61same

[@briannalikesbooks]

@Adrift61same hope your doing better

[@signsofaprincess]

I’m sorry you had to go through that, I’ve been hospitalized once for mental health issues and it wasn’t as severe, however it was still very hard, I can definitely relate to some of this and I’ve actually struggled somewhat recently but haven’t gotten much professional help, I’m glad you seem to be doing a lot better now. 💞

[@JustaMentalNote]

I'm doing better now, but I do still struggle. We all do. I hope you find something that can help you with your struggles, and if I can be of any help, please let me know!

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@JustaMentalNote Turn to bible and allow CHRIST to be your therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist. No man nor women fits to be one. All are sinners and without glory, all are tempted and suffer the same. All are expected to REPENT AND BORN AGAIN, to LIVE HOLY AND GO AND SIN NO MORE. All are weak in the daily fight between their spirit and flesh. All these therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist, this world provides, can do is: to deceive and steal. They deceived you through all these “diagnoses” and they steal your money, through all the pills which you “need”. In short: they poison your mind and your overall health, leaving you with neither one. Therapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist = Field where no human soul, never ever going to fit of being an help, no matter the among of years spend in “medical schools” or the decree gotten from there. ALL of us are daily deceived, no matter the walks of life. Do not trust one nor to try to be one. 1 John 4:1 KJV Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Turn to the BIBLE yourself and advice it to others also.

[@MsPackman4]

I can’t tell you how thankful I am to have found your channel. ❤❤

[@MelancoliaI]

Thank you for the honesty. Your courage in sharing your story is needed!

[@Kapplerartbloomingdale]

Support and blessings. Thanks for advocating for us. ❤

[@DariTrinidad]

Wow the way you express yourself and share your experience is amazing! I watched the whole thing. I’m a new psych nurse learning the process of how pts get admitted so this was very helpful. I’m going to try and treat my pts the best that I can in a way they feel safe and cared for . Thank you for your videos!

[@streyfish83]

I give you props only because people who can handle working with mental illness deal with it in their daily life. I feel like that is what that community needs.

[@pringlezimmermint6953]

you are very inspiring. thank you for choosing the work you do, and bringing your perspective to it.

[@tng2112]

I had a mental breakdown the last week I almost checked myself in because I felt the same way

[@JustaMentalNote]

I'm so sorry that you went through that. I'm sending you so much love and positive energy. I hope you find the help that you need soon

[@realandrewcinque22]

Very educational thank you as a 21 yr old male with high functioning autism from long island and had been traumatized by the group home and pilgrim state threats in the latter stages of my life as well as an anger prone male this scared me in the head a lot and thanks to you it helped me change my ways and to let my anger out thanks again and i am proud to be your new subber Love Drew

[@jacsonremez2530]

Love this video you explained everything so well on how it’s going to be. Need more people like this

[@JustaMentalNote]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@EmilieSothman]

You are so loved! Having been though a pysch admission back in January of 2019 your video brought me to tears. I made 2 of the best friends while I was admitted. I hope you are doing better now!

[@kenharrisshadowmooneducati9048]

The video was well put together and you are great in it. Thanks for sharing, Devin!

[@Belikewater01]

I'm glad you're still here !

[@paulmusyk4lyfe51]

I’ve always wanted to know this! Thank you so much. It’s scary stuff but it’s good that someone can help you.

[@kaitlinireland2700]

I remember that day so vividly. My queen!!

[@E-H_Psychology_Student]

Thank you for making this video. I'm admitting myself in later today and wanted to have an idea of what to expect.

[@katrinaneville5427]

Thank you for sharing! youre going to be a great therapist

[@cassiefriedman1446]

Im glad your okay sweetheart and to everyone else never be embarrassed of needing help ever and i have personal have been on the other end of needed help and i want and got it

[@XenoTravis]

I had a crappy psychiatrist video call in at the holding center. After I told him I was relaxed and do not have suicidal thoughts he sent me to the psych hospital he works at. He definitely didn't care and just wanted patients. He gave me Haldol which gave me crazy hallucinations and it also gave me insane paralysis that still hurts till this day

[@jamayaholt-qz7wm]

Omg don’t take haldol. It’s horrible

[@kathryn6092]

That loss of control is the most horrifying thing I could ever possibly imagine. The trauma it would cause, would likely outweigh any benefits of me being there. Also, I’m so sorry you had to go through that. I know it must have been incredibly scary.

[@MowkMeister]

That's definitely solidified that when things come to that, I'll take my chances on my own.

[@AnkleBreaker0_0]

This video is extremely helpful. I've been debating admitting myself for a while

[@kaylasitler3536]

Being stuck on a stretcher is definitely dehumanizing. I couldn't agree with you more.

[@cartermarchenkuski]

And being restrained to a stretcher for 45 minutes not able to move that sucks, they don’t care

[@deejourney6876]

Thank you. I now work at a crisis unit and it's new to me. Still struggling with my role. Especially the questions at triage. What happened? The probing questions get me. But this helped alot as what the crisis unit is- an observation place

[@ImJustGreatLikeThat]

Thank you for your story.

[@JustaMentalNote]

Thank you for watching! 💙

[@leesapassarelli8064]

Hey what's up Devin! I really appreciate you making this video. You'll help many people in the process! Sending big hugs from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@lindawalker7518]

Thinking about you this morning hoping you have a nice day

[@d4rklight245]

Thank you greatly for this.

[@FujinBujin]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JustaMentalNote]

Thank you for watching!

[@heymisswest]

I needed this video

[@shancoops4915]

Ibe just wached this as ive been needing to do it myself but im 24 and im really worried about doing it as i dont know what to expect but this helped a lot to see what actuallt happens in these places your so strong that you got through this xx

[@ehdee1303]

You’re incredibly brave for posting this video. I’m currently going through something similar but it was me that called for my girlfriend. She’s currently in the hospital undergoing supervision but I’m not sure what happens next. Other than I’m sure she hates me for calling, I just want her to be ok. I was curious as to your boyfriend’s coping methods while you were gone. I’m sure he was worried. We’re you able to have your phone or call him or family and friends during those 2 weeks?

[@JJsAttic]

Thank you for sharing my mother law just admitted herself into the hospital at the age of 77 she sufferers from depression from very abuse people around her mainly from her religions organization unfortunately we couldn't help her fast enough because we live 2500 miles away I hope so truly gets the help she needs I'm so scared for her.

[@carriecummings4151]

I have admitted myself 4 times. Yeah check in sucks, and can be humiliating. However everything they do is to protect, you, the staff and other patients. I cried my first night every time I have been hospitalized. But I would 100% check myself in again if I needed to. Because the help I have received and the support from the hospital staff has saved my life and given me hope that I can keep going. I would love to see a video about your positive experience in the hospital.

[@miagonzo5522]

abandonment is hard for me and when the people i love aren't listening or are mad at me, i feel like im going to die bc i can't handle it and i just break down

[@billcrystal]

Thank you for sharing. My 7 YO grandson was admitted today. I’m sure he is scared to death

[@rvaborn]

I just got out of my first psych hold…. No windows, no privacy nothing to do, unappetizing food, 20 hours before social could speak with me, definitely dehumanizing, felt like it was making my thoughts worse, just awful. On the upside, I’ve been given a plan of action and therapy to treat and better cope with my thoughts

[@user-nc2ld3xh4m]

I've been. I needed it . I'll go again if I need it.

[@madisonadamson9510]

I’m not having suicidal thoughts at the moment but I’m really struggling. I don’t know how to cope with what I’m dealing with right now and I feel in a very dark place and out of control and unsafe with myself

[@Jo-dk9my]

I feel the same way. Are things doing any better for you?

[@mansfieldtigers1]

Seems more like prison than anything. Thinking about all that gives me anxiety

[@JustaMentalNote]

Eh, I can definitely see how that could come across. The intake process can be a little brutal. However, the whole inpatient program felt WAYY more like adult day care than prison. More group therapy and arts and crafts as opposed to all of the horrific things that happen in our prison system. It was a hard few weeks, don't get me wrong. But I would never actually compare it to prison. It's much much easer and more helpful than that.

[@prophetesskrishacheatem-cl8666]

Great Job .

[@shawntaygloria837]

I was once admitted but I think I need help again because my depression is getting really bad I don't know what to do sometimes I don't want to get up I I feel like I'm nobody sometimes I just want to not be here in the world anymore

[@cookedricee]

The ambulances are soo uncomfortable. I had to be in one for 4 hours being transferred to a hospital that was close to a state border, my ass hurt so bad

[@JustaMentalNote]

I can't even imagine! Most hospital beds aren't too bad, but almost any stretcher I've been on has been AWFUL. Might as well just be a metal table 😂

[@mysticallyra7652]

I’ve been hospitalized before due to trauma from bullying. I hate it.

[@kylekeen3497]

In 2021 year I want to admit myself to a hospital for chronic depression. I was afraid to go back I've heard horror stories about patients not treated well.

[@mimirrae]

i’ve been contemplating checking myself in soon. my last 2 visits weren’t the best, with the first visit having the sheriff come and handcuff and ankle cuff me with a chain connecting the two and rolling me out on a wheelchair in front of all the other er patients like i was some kinda criminal even tho i had been 100% compliant the whole time and only told the psychiatrist that i wanted to go home which apparently warranted my status to change from voluntary to involuntary just like that. my second trip i was able to finesse my way out of it and was only there for about 4 hours i think. honestly im really hoping that this time if i do get transferred to a psychiatric hospital again they’ll put me in an ambulance, because i don’t think i can handle the treatment the sheriff gives again. that was completely ridiculous and he was totally unsympathetic about it. i genuinely felt like i was a dangerous criminal in his eyes, not worth being nice to.

[@LaTrappolaDelToddi]

I am going crazy from the excessive stress and i wish I could rest in a hospital for a while, but im too terrified of other patients and the staff themselves

[@kevinburrell3359]

It's a horrible experience depending on where you go but I go to one specific one in Manhattan and they are really good. It's due to benzodiazepine issues for panic attacks. My panic meds aren't working like they use plus I have an unsupportive family. I think about dying all the time

[@KeithAvila]

What a horror story being strapped down alone in the back of an ambulance. Then being hauled around, ignored and dehumanized.

[@chrissy_matia]

I went to the emergency room at my hospital to try and get admitted to the psych ward because I was depressed having suicidal thoughts but because I didn't have a plan they didn't want to admit me so ya im still struggling and don't know what do to

[@JustaMentalNote]

Thank you for watching and I’m so sorry that you are struggling. When it comes to mental hospitals, you will only be admitted if certain criteria are met and the person is in crisis in that exact moment. If you are able to wait to get outpatient care, that’s what they will do. What I would suggest is that you find a mental health professional in your area and seek out therapy services that way. Much more helpful in the long run than the hospital! If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out. Sending you lots of positive energy 💙

[@madf3437]

I'm going back. My last times there was 2 and a half years ago. I'm still really scared. I'll be there tomorrow.

[@RyanCallahan-nl4vc]

you did great

[@timbeussink9196]

Please get well

[@soulfulthinkin3277]

I can definitely relate to all this

[@JustaMentalNote]

Sending lots of light and positive energy your way

[@asimas3386]

how long were you there for and did you get a diagnoses? your very strong xx

[@joshthurman3137]

So if at any time you decided I’m okay now, and you were technically voluntarily there, and decided I want to leave what would the process have been like and what would have had to done to be able to leave? Also if you are under 18 and are put in a mental hospital because of your parent(s) are you able to leave at 18 or is there certain things you must do before you are able to leave?

[@JustaMentalNote]

First of all, I'm sending you all the positive energy that I can. These situations are not easy to deal with and you are brave for reaching out for help. If you are admitted voluntarily, you can ask to start the process to leave at any time. I do not know how it is handled at other facilities, but for the one I was at I would have needed my emergency contact to okay the decision for me to be discharged as well as wait 72 hours. I thought about checking myself out, but with the mental state I was in at the time, it wasn't worth going through the hassle to only get discharged a few days sooner. During my stay there were multiple patients who expressed interest in checking themselves out. I can only remember one who went through the process. If you are admitted involuntarily, it is up to the doctor when you are discharged.

[@Delorean216]

Can’t wait to go

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

They tried to section 12 me 3 cops and a ambulance I jumped out a 3rd floor window and out ran 3 of them got away in my car. I’m glad I did after listening to this

[@628RWHPstang]

Dude that sounds absolutely terrible. I’m never admitting myself

[@marieruiz6380]

Thinking of checking myself in, I’m really scared

[@SurgeCess]

I want to pretty much end it all soon so I really need to do this, I feel doomed everyday and have severe breathing problems with 1-2 hours of sleep a night. I will go to the ER soon and beg for them to keep me.

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

Please, do not wait!! Go for help if u didn't already!! God bless!!

[@cheerfullulu3484]

This helped but part of me is still scared i just turned 18 and I'm worried everyone will be way older and I won't relate to anyone.

[@openmindead1610]

I was an outpatient at one, and i saw a couple of staff walking faster to get away from an inpatient who was simply trying to make conversation.

[@cr-nd8qh]

I've done this numerous times at the VA. They tend to help

[@levishrekerman3019]

I have suicidal thoughts all the time, I have recently have gotten addicted to self-harm, I used to only do it like one cut a week but now it's around 6 cuts a day. Some of the cuts are really low on my legs, I'm scared my family will see them, And how they will react and I'm really scared because summer is coming up and my family forces me to swim. Any advice on hiding them? (I've tried makeup and it didn't work)

[@LilJessye94]

Thank you I’m having suicidal thoughts and I’m not going

[@benicioprod]

Do you have to pay for this? Does insurance cover it? My only worry about doing this is putting myself in debt because I’m gonna owe $10,000 after staying there for more than a few days

[@rithe07]

How does an involuntary admission affect you?

[@itzkawaii_ocean4467]

Hello...I’m young but I’m really struggling.I’ve been self harming a lot having a bunch of suicidal thoughts and I’ve been having really scary intrusive thoughts of killing myself,family,and friends and torturing them.My self harm has gotten so bad that scars cover my arms and thighs and I’m just suicidal and sad all the time and just cry myself to sleep.I’m thinking about going to a mental hospital and talking to my parents about it but I’m too scared too. And I’m also afraid to go to a mental hospital but I just can’t take living anymore but Im scared to talk to my parents about my self harm and intrusive thoughts

[@vincey10111]

Hi, I hope all is well. I think you should go to a psychiatric hospital. If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or others it would be a good idea to check yourself in. There’s no need to be scared, im pretty sure nurses will help you out and want you to get better. Please talk to your parents regarding your thoughts and how you feel. If they love you they’ll be supportive through it all. If you ever need someone to talk to, please reply to this comment any time:) cool channel by the way!

[@JustaMentalNote]

I'm so sorry that it has taken so long for me to answer this. I agree with what Vincent said. I know that going to a mental hospital can be scary. I was terrified. But it saved my life and put me on a path to recovery that I would not be on otherwise. You have so much strength for dealing with all of the pain that you deal with everyday. You're a fighter. You're a survivor. And you can do this. I know it's scary to talk about these things, but talking about it is the first step to getting better. Sending you all the strength and positive energy that I can. Feel free to reach out if I can help with anything or if you have any questions about my experience in the hospital. All my contact info is in the description box. 💓

[@gracedearmas3122]

Its so important to check the bodies of patients. It can be uncomfortable but the benefits outweigh the risks. I know from multiple first hand accounts from patients that in mental health facilities and as a health care professional that you can be attacked by other patients or assaulted by staff, more commonly people do still hurt themselves while hospitalized and we need to keep track of this as well as gain an understanding of how far the self harm has gone with a patient prior to afmission. This is why body checks are vital.

[@nataliekubus1041]

No it's disgusting and dehumanizing. We are not criminals and shouldn't be treated like them.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

I was hospitalized years ago for severe anorexia nervosa at 75 pounds at 5’7 inches. My blood pressure was extremely low as well as my heart rate. I had trouble walking and had trouble eating much at all for months. It became life threatening when I could barely drink any fluids. When I was admitted they strip searched me , cavity searched as well, searched all my belongings most of which I could not keep during my time in hospital, I had forced mds, I was force fed in the sense that if I did not eat voluntarily they would restrain me and feed me thur nasal gastric tube to stomach which was traumatic and painful. I was watched 24/7 cause they said I was a danger to myself. No phone calls for 2 months of a 5 month hospitalization. They put 20 pounds on me which I promptly lost within a few months of discharge because of trauma I experienced. Forget to mention I use attacked twice by other patients on ward having phycotic episodes before they were restrained unprovoked as I stayed to myself most of the time. There was only one other patient I liked and we would play board games and watch the tv in dayroom area. All and all a horrible experience and caused PTSD in me and I lost complete trust in mental health care in the us

[@watercolourferns]

There's body checks and body checks. The staff is usually NOT respectful and sexual assault happens a lot during body checks and searches.

[@lynnfairris9525]

i have a adult daughter right now is in mental hosptial and i have problems myself i am scared and worried to death about her .. i was told by the hosptial that someone will call me this coming up week i just want be with my daughter i know she scared she never been without her mom thats me i just need advice how to deal with this

[@lux8784]

I know that I really need to go but the only thing stopping me is the body checks. I just want to know can you refuse it or can still wear certain clothing or something like that. And how is it done/what to expect? (I'm a minor - 13)

[@JustaMentalNote]

I’m not sure how it works for minors, but in my experience, refusing was not an option. It may be TMI, but I did not have any undergarments on when I went to to the hospital, so they may have allowed me to keep those on if I had them at the time. It was uncomfortable, but it was also super quick and no one actually touched me at all. If you’re concerned about any of the policies, I would reach out to your local facility and see what their rules are!

[@lux8784]

@@JustaMentalNote oh okay, thank you. That was super helpful 😊 I asked a friend of mine who had went earlier this year (same facility I plan on going to) she said that they'll let you keep the undergarments on, and will just ask you to move your arms and legs.

[@Katiejane196]

Hi Devin, I’m currently inpatient and I really enjoyed watching your video. I’m making some videos about my journey in hospital if you’re interested in watching! Or if not, thanks for putting your story out there. Hope you’re doing well ♥️

[@JustaMentalNote]

Thanks so much for watching and for the support! I’ll check out your channel this week. Sending you lots of positive energy! 💙

[@kimuzo2327]

I need this, I have homicidal tendencies n I need to get into one before cutting myself to cope isn’t enough

[@JustaMentalNote]

You are so strong for admitting that you need help. I would recommend you find a local facility you feel comfortable going to so that you can start to heal. If you need any help with that, please let me know. I’m sending all the positive energy your way that I can 💙

[@Itsisabella_toca_life]

I want to check myself but im so scared

[@paulmusyk4lyfe51]

Patients are terrified and sad. How do we change the mental health/health system and society? Smart people; give us your input.

[@serenlove3270]

Thank you

[@Moon-rz1zv]

Can a child (not teenager) check them selves in? (i think i need to but don't know if i can)

[@JustaMentalNote]

From what I can tell, it depends on the state. Some states allow minors to check themselves in, others require minors over the age of 13 to, and others require parental permission. If parental support is not an option, I would strongly suggest you talk to another trusted adult like a teacher or a doctor. They can help you take the next steps you need to take care of your mental health.

[@MBJK_baby]

should i go to the ER to get checked out? I've been having lots of panic attacks this weekend because of work

[@aberserkwolf361]

I am suffering from overthinking the night I sexually experimented with my best friend and it’s giving me panic attacks depression and hopelessness so I’m probably gonna check myself into a hospital

[@Its_Serup]

I'm 13 I've had thoughts since I was 6 I'm scared and don't know what to do

[@dakotabegay4945]

i had to watch this because i am checking myself into the hospital tomorrow i am not doing good i am genuinely scared of what i will do but i have a therapy appointment so im going to completely honest with my therapist; and hope i go to a long term unit because i know i will have good days but i also know i will have really bad days,

[@JustaMentalNote]

I hope you were able to reach out and get the help that you need. It's so hard, but asking for help takes SO much bravery and I am very proud of you. Sending light and love your way!

[@dakotabegay4945]

@@JustaMentalNote didn’t get to go in but I feel a lot better now. Just needed to read her out to people who understand. I talked to people I met at my last time I went. All in all there’s still some bad days but now I know how to deal with it better

[@Mainly-boy-outdoors]

Thank you for posting this I'd rather be put on anti depression drugs.

[@yarixajimenez6466]

sometimes i feel like i need to be admitted but i’m embarrassed to say anything because i’m a minor i just feel like i would be gaslighted idk

[@JustaMentalNote]

Being admitted to a mental hospital is very helpful for crisis episodes and for starting/figuring out which medications work for you. I can say that, in my experience, I was not gaslighted. I was actually truly listened to for the first time it felt like. But know that even as a minor you have patient rights. You can and should always advocate for yourself. I hope you find something that leads you on a path of healing. Feel free to reach out to me personally if you need help finding resources in your area or if you have any other questions. 💙

[@crypticshadows]

@@JustaMentalNote since you might know about this stuff more than me, if I told my therapist I had frequent suicidal thoughts and cut myself would they make me go to a hospital or would they just tell my parents?

[@JustaMentalNote]

@@crypticshadows Honestly, it depends on the therapist. Should they send you to the hospital? No, not unless you're in immediate danger. But many therapists unfortunately don't understand that a person can self harm and have suicidal ideation and still be able to keep themselves safe. Either way, (it sounds like you are a minor and if so), they would most likely tell your parents if you are in immediate danger. Confidentiality can get a little tricky when it comes to minors and guardians. If this is a therapist you've been seeing and they know you, I would definitely consider telling them about it. They can't help you if you're not upfront about what's actually going on. And talking to an established therapist about these things usually has better/more reasonable outcome than telling a new therapist the same thing. They're a little less likely to act on impulse and send you to a hospital. The first psychologist I told about my thoughts told my parents and said I needed to be immediately hospitalized. Almost every therapist I've seen since then has stated that that should NOT have happened, but it still did. So I can't tell you that it won't happen, but it shouldn't and if a therapist tries to hospitalize you the first time you mention these things, I'd suggest finding a new, more understanding one. I will say, I'm so freaking proud of you for even considering asking for that help. I know how scary it can be and you're so brave for putting yourself out there. I'm sending you all the positive and healing energy that I can. If there's anything else I can help with, don't be afraid to reach out

[@crypticshadows]

@@JustaMentalNote thank you so much for the help!

[@UKFORLIFE504]

I might admit myself into one For the last year I've been having su!cidal thoughts and have committed self harm.

[@Agentekd]

I think I need to go but it sounds frankly traumatizing

[@kenharrisshadowmooneducati9048]

Are females and males patients separated in the adult ward?

[@digitalillness4058]

Not the support I get as a male. No hugs. Lots of eye rolls... and made to feel like I shouldn't be upset.

[@prophetesskrishacheatem-cl8666]

Happy Mother's Day ..

[@raseri8497]

We are a system (think DID) with quite a few undiagnosed problems. We are a teen and want to check into a mental hospital, but the one we want to go to has repeatedly transferred patients to one where they dont care about you or if you have trauma triggers (someone close to us was sent there). We have triggers regarding touch, sound, and action. The process you described would trigger multiple system wide triggers (everyone freaks out/has panic attack). Do you think that a hospital would care about said triggers?

[@JustaMentalNote]

First, you are so incredibly brave for reaching out. I do have some experience with and knowledge on DID, but I am no expert at all. I will be doing my best to use the correct terminology here, but if I do get anything incorrect I am very sorry. Please feel free to correct me! I do use the singular "you" throughout this comment. To be honest, I'm not sure what other pronoun I should use so if you do have a preference, don't be afraid to let me know! Honestly, it would depend on the hospital. In an ideal world, yes. They would work with the whole system and each alter's triggers to ensure that it was a safe, therapeutic experience. However, there are a lot of people in the mental health world who are jaded and really should not work there anymore. It can make hospital stays much more difficult. My best advice would be to reach out to your local hospitals to ask about their policies so you know what you're going into beforehand. Also, if you are voluntarily checking yourself in, they should not be able to transfer you to another facility without your (or your parent's since you said you were a teen. Again, each hospital and facility is different) permission. At least that was the case for me. I will say, I would look into a local hospital that specializes in working with DID systems. There is so much bias against the disorder in the field that finding someone who knows what they are talking about is important. If checking yourself into a hospital seems like it may be too triggering for you, and in that case wouldn't be able to give you the help that you need, you might look into other options. You could try a outpatient therapist. Or if you want something more intensive, you could try a partial hospitalization program (PHP) where you go to the hospital from 9-5 everyday and do group therapy work. There are other options besides going fully inpatient that you may want to look into. For a personal story, I did have a person who grew close to during my time in the hospital who had DID. There was one incident where she switched alters and had no idea where she was, and I was honestly impressed by how the staff handled it. I do no think anyone in my unit had a specialty in DID, but they were still very understanding and helpful, from what I could see. I don't feel comfortable putting too much of her personal information out there, but they were able to work with her and keep her safe. Now, that was a different facility so I can't guarantee the same thing. But I thought sharing that might help ease your mind a little bit. I'm sending you all the positive, healing energy that I can. Feel free to reach out to me personally if you need help finding somewhere to go in your area. You deserve happiness. You deserve to be at peace

[@raseri8497]

@@JustaMentalNote We are a system because of our parents (specifically our mother) and will be filing charges of child abuse this summer. A part of being admitted here is most likely being stripped down to our under clothing which is a negative trigger for our trauma holder and protector with anger issues. We also value privacy, so we are looking into other options. The host has manic depression, so we would only want to stay to wait out the depressive episodes. I'm the newest to the system (got here a few weeks to a month ago). I'm here because people kept denying that we are a system... I think. We also live in the USA, so we are scared of going in since it would be hard to get out. We mainly need to just be away from the people who trigger this depression until it gets better (2-3 weeks). Oh, and we would have run away, but it is pretty much illegal no matter what is going on. If we were to make them (medical professionals) aware of our living situation, it would ruin our plan to get our of this house since we would be thrown into foster care.

[@JustaMentalNote]

@@raseri8497 I don't know what to say other than I admire you, your strength, your determination. You seem to have a good plan and are more knowledgeable than I ever was as a teenager. I can't begin to imagine what you are experiencing. I know it must really freaking suck, and that's putting it lightly. But please know that you are an incredible force and I can't wait to see what you can do once you are out of your parent's control. I don't want you to do anything that would further risk your safety, both mentally and physically. In my experience, if you voluntarily check yourself in to an inpatient mental facility for a depressive episode you should not be there longer than a few weeks maximum. The people who are in the hospital for longer tend to be dealing with psychotic episodes and symptoms or they were checked in involuntarily. But during my stay, I did not see anyone who came in with either a manic or depressive episode staying longer than a few weeks. Most stayed about one week. My biggest piece of advice for you is to check in voluntarily ALWAYS. Even if there is a time where you are being pressured to go by a loved one or by a professional, if you are mentally able to, write on the paperwork that it is a voluntary admission. You retain more of your autonomy that way. And, if you check yourself in, there is a process for you to check yourself out if necessary. It can take a few days, but that process is still there.

[@raseri8497]

@@JustaMentalNote Minors cant check themselves out here, only in. A parent or guardian would have to get us out unless we were stable. We are asking our aunt if we could stay with her for a bit after reporting our mother. She is our mother's sister, but knows that family doesnt really matter in abuse. I know we mentioned this, but the place we want to go to sometimes transfers patients to a place that had no regard for triggers and is overly strict to the point where some patient come back with more issues than going in (our boyfriend went there for a good month). We have questions for them to see what we should do next, but it will be a 3.5 hour round trip on foot since we need to keep our parents (for the most part) in the dark.

[@JustaMentalNote]

@@raseri8497 Unfortunately, there is no real safe way for a minor to get treatment without their parents approval or consent. You can try to get help and confess what you have been going through, but then you may be placed into the foster system and that is not great option either, even in the best of foster homes. I think your plan of trying to talk to your Aunt is a great plan. She's a family member who can advocate for you, and that resource can be invaluable. But again, I just want to commend you on your strength and determination to get through all of this. You have hit many roads blocks, but you keep going. That's what you gotta do now. Just keep going. Take it day by day. You'll get to where you need to be.

[@kvngnini9006]

Wanting to admit myself today.

[@chyannefogle7328]

Can I check myself into a mental hospital due to grief?

[@lindafrabizio2910]

What is your Diagnosis. ???

[@timbeussink9196]

I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety disorder

[@Sharonleerose]

I've been hospitalized 4x for mental health issues

[@GayPeep01]

I have been threatened with being forcefully admitted for ideation and actions but told my threapist that i would tell my parents, that was last year One year later, i am still struggling with the same thing and know i need to go to a psychological facility but am scared to death and my parents still dont know I am 15 abt to be 16 and the only person who knows abt my mental heald status is my gf.

[@Raven.Mac.]

I need to admit myself but I have 2 problems… 1: I’m 13 and can’t get to the nearest er and 2: my family is broke

[@travisthomassr.5532]

Call 911 for a ambulance Be honest and all should fall into place. GOD bless you and make the call now for tomorrow is not promised. I don't know you but I love you and hope the best for you.

[@marywilliams9858]

Go to the Emerg anyway. Yourbparents can start a Go Fund Me page to pay for the ambulances, or a social worker can get an organization to help you. NEVER delay when you are suicidal. I never pay my ambulance bills, but I live in Canada. The paramedics always come and one time a police sergeant as well as another cop van because of all my work fighting crime in my neighbourhood.