I want to go to psych ward, but scared they won't have me

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(sorry if this is in the wrong subforum, didn’t know where to put it)

I can’t deal with life anymore. I don’t feel like I’m part of reality, I feel sad all the time, I can barely take basic care of myself, and I feel constantly stressed out even though I am doing nothing.
I feel paranoid and down.

The thing I’m not, though, is suicidal, so I fear the psych ward won’t take me in. That they’ll just send me back home, and it’ll be ticket money wasted.

What do I do?
I haven’t told anyone irl because I’m scared they’ll think I’m just being lazy and say I’m runnig away from my problems.

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Have some else admit you if you can m, that has always worked for me (involuntarily)

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But wouldn’t that mean they’d have to lie?
In my country, you can only be involuntarily admitted if you’re in immintent danger (like if you’re psychotic and/or threatening suicide and the police see a reason to intervene)

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Hmm, I think you can explain that you are really suffering, have no where else to turn to and you need help. You could say that you feel psychotic. Hope that helps… what country?

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What do you think the hospital will do for you? They mostly just adjust your meds and then send you back out again. If you’re looking for more of a long-term treatment plan, does your country do intensive outpatient programs? Those are all day long, and they do group therapy and teach you coping skills and such. They are for patients who need a lot of extra support, but aren’t an active danger to themselves or others.

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I’m hoping they’ll change my meds and keep me safe. I know it probably sounds childish, but I just want to be taken care of, to not have to be alone in this and to know that the world won’t collapse around me if I don’t go out shopping for food, etc.

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Berru I really hope it works out, seems like you could really use a sholder to lean on

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If you’re looking for a med change, it might be a good idea. But once you’re released, all your real-world problems will still be waiting for you. Do you have a family member or aid who can help you with your life chores so they don’t feel so overwhelming to you? Here in the US, there are programs that provide aids that visit once or twice a week and help you with shopping, cleaning, and coordinating doctor appointments.

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Is this something you could discuss with your psychiatrist as an out patient? You could ask for an emergency appointment.

I’m not clear on why you want to go into hospital. But having said that it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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You’re part of my reality Berru

Real life is hard

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I think in the us you can admit yourself for up to 6 months.

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Yes I have an aid, she comes by once or twice a week

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Can you talk to her about helping you feel less overwhelmed? Maybe you guys can brainstorm different ways to cope with your responsibilities better.

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She and I have talked about it a bit, but it’s hard to make any plans for me to follow when she’s not there, because I most of the time forget or procrastinate them

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Would it help to download an app that helps with scheduling? I know @rhubot uses one that works pretty well.

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Hi feel like going too. But is it expensive? Feel like I’m being an ungrateful girl to my family and they need me at work.

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Maybe you need shelter and to be with other people for a while. Lower your expectations of what you’re going to get in the hospital. “Duality keeps us in symptoms.” “Decide, plan, and act.” Dr. Abraham A. Low.