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Posted 2/21/2015 9:53 PM (GMT 0)
Hello
I'm in the process of switching from paxil which only gave me partial relief to zoloft. I'm on day 6 and experiencing worsening depression for the last three.

I'm wondering if it would be beneficial to check myself in while I stabilize. I can't eat and the hopeless despair feeling is unbearable. But I'm wondering what they could possibly do for me.

Can anyone share their experience with inpatient services?
Posted 2/22/2015 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
not much from my experience. the zoloft should pull you out of it. hang in there!
Posted 2/22/2015 2:30 AM (GMT 0)
I'm going to try. I know it worked for you for a long time. Thanks for the encouragement.
Posted 2/22/2015 5:57 AM (GMT 0)
in-patient, been there many times. and for long periods. it is best discussed with your doctor. people go in for various reasons, it is a safe place, but you are restricted. if you can get support from your doctor / therapist you should be able to stabilize at home. but if you feel at risk, then seek immediate assistance. many healing thoughts.
Posted 2/22/2015 7:42 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with Happy turtle, I would discuss this with your Doctor, he would know if your symptoms justify the need to be inpatient, and sometimes they do especially if you are feeling so bad, they could monitor you and make sure you are okay.

I try to avoid going inpatient because I hate being in a place I don't know(I have agoraphobia), the longest I have been inpatient was for two weeks and it was a very nice hospital so it was better than some of the places I have visited in my past.

I have a fear of not being able to leave when I want to, but if I was in your situation and you feel like it can help you then I would do what is best to get you healthy and feeling stable.

I hope you get to feeling better, I can so empathize with you.
Posted 2/22/2015 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
Keaz, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. If you are feeling bad and considering doing something that you can't come back from, then you need to get in and have an assessment, but if you are managing with your feelings, then perhaps you can access a therapist to see either daily or a couple times a week until you stabilize. I'm not sure how the system works in the U.S, but it's not that simple in Canada.
When I switched from celexa to sertraline, I felt way worse, but I didn't give the sertraline enough time.
Please remember that you are not alone, and many (myself included) have and are in your shoes.
We are here to support you with whatever decision you make.
I have been on the med merry go round and still not myself, so I know how hard this is.
Think of Brendaboo, and her struggles and how much better she is now. You can and will get better, meds or no meds, this will pass.
I sincerely hope that whatever you decide, that it works out for you.
There is always a light!!
Big hugs,Lisa
Posted 2/22/2015 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Keaz, Know we are all thinking of you and wishing you well. Hang in there sweetie. A lot of us have been there, so we know how you feel. Remember you are a good person, and you will get better soon.

luv and hugs,

Karen...
Posted 2/22/2015 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for everyone's support. I think it may benefit me to check in. I just can't do thus alone anymore
Posted 2/22/2015 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
Do what you need to sweetie, you know yourself better than anyone, it will probably help you. Remember, if you do the checking in, they cant' stop you from leaving if you want. I hope that this helps you.

We are all here for you hon...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/22/2015 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
Keaz, sorry you're are going through this.

Karen, I don't want to disagree with you.

Although in NJ, the law is, once you are checked in. You stay. You do have the option, to submit a 48 hours release notice. However, you are only released if the care team believe you are safe, and the doctor will sigh off on the request. Otherwise, you stay until they say you are a safe discharge.

PS it is usually a 7 - 10 day stay.

Keaz, that being said, do what you need to do, to stay safe. No one is worth hurting yourself for. I have been inpatient 5 times.

Peace and strength
Trina
Posted 2/22/2015 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, you are right Trina, I just know it is easier to leave if you check yourself in than if you are admitted another way. At least it was that way for my mom. but that was also 30 years ago... Ha!!!

Keaz, how are you feeling now?

I hope things are better.

Hugs, Karen...

PS Maybe the correct word is committed not admitted...
Posted 2/23/2015 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Keaz,

You and only you know what it best for you.

Most places are very good about having group therapy during the daytime hours. This will help you out quite a bit and give you lots of coping skills and you will have the opportunity to tell your story and get feedback also.

I hope if you choose to go, you get into a good place. I have been 3 times, and 2 of those times there was group sessions.

Hoping the best for you, stay strong,

B.
Posted 2/24/2015 9:55 AM (GMT 0)
I know in Florida if you admit yourself voluntarily they can't keep you, the only way they could keep you is if you are Baker-acted or if maybe a Doctor already had a chance to screen you and felt you were in need of staying.

I believe sometimes it could be necessary to go inpatient, only you know how you are feeling and of course we want the best for you.

I know how badly we want to get better and when medicine doesn't seem to be doing what it should, we don't know what else to do. I've been where you are, in December I was probably within minutes of being admitted, but somehow talked my way out of it.

When you are in a crisis situation you have to take care of you and do what you think is best.

I truly wish the best for you Keaz, my heart goes out to you, I know the struggle is real and just hope somehow you can find what you need.
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