What it’s like in a mental hospital (psychiatric ward)

What it's like being sectioned for having psychosis.
I describe what life's like inside a psychiatric hospital.

[@danclark8745]

Brilliant video to spread awareness Mike. I wish there had of been more videos like the ones about your experience when I was suffering psychosis and the extremely tough path of navigating bipolar. Your openess and honesty will really help give people the courage to speak out and seek the help they need, as well as their friends and loved ones to spot the signs. Keep doing your thing bro!

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

You’re a gem Dan! Lovely to know that the vids are having a positive impact. I'll keep them coming my man 👊

[@WellnessWithAbs]

Very insightful!

[@nicolaforeman6671]

My parents threatened to have me sectioned when i first started having severe panic attacks and i was petrified of being sent to a psychiatric hospital and having no control over anything, the scariest thing I could imagine was being alone having such bad attacks in a place where I knew no one. Even though they would have known how to care for me I'm so glad I didn't end up being sent there bc it would have been so distressing to have been there against my will. Wish videos like this had been around at the time ❤

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

Thanks so much for your comment Nicola! I can imagine it would be petrifying, especially when we’re all so unaware of what it’s like inside. I'm so glad you found this useful 🙏

[@BufordDuckworth]

56 days?! Here in the US they're in a race to kick you out. (Like waiters hurrying you through your meal to clear the table for another diner.) They don't like holding people longer than a week.

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

Yep, 2 x 28 day sections (the min)

[@isopodu]

This sounds like a much more theraputic experience than what I went through at a psych ward... We weren't allowed phones, games, music; nothing. We were locked out of the bedrooms from 9 in the morning till beditme (7 pm), so we had to sit around in the hallways and common rooms all day, every day. Like you said, there was a wide variety of people with different mental illnesses, but in my ward it often got violent- lots of screaming, smashing of landline phones, objects thrown, etc. We had the usual vital checkups before bedtime, but one night past 3 in the morning, I woke up to getting my blood drawn! Crazy stuff. It sounds like mental health care is much better in the UK than where I live! I'm glad that you seemed to have a generally positive experience, best wishes and keep it up!

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

That sounds awful! I hope you’re better now 🙏

[@abbyabby9303]

No structure seems odd why do they do that wouldn’t that make someone go crazier

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

I kinda liked it! Allowed me to take things slow and process my thoughts!

[@pavloz1818]

Sounds cool. How do I get myself sectioned?

[@itsmikemcdonnell]

✋ Not my intention

[@freelancer_farida]

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