I have this friend who just told me days ago that he wanted to stay in the hospital and talk to a Psychiatrist. He said that he already asked help from their Parish priest and it didn't help. He prays harder than ever but staying at home with his family makes him much more depressed. He says he'd rather die than stay at their home or any of their relatives' home. Guess, they are the problem. I think he should also stay in the hospital if he really feels this bad. But is it possible for him to get admitted for this reason? He wants to stay in the hospital even for just a whole week without seeing his family for awhile. Guess he needs a lot of thinkning and help from a professional.
2006-12-30 04:40:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
You see, he has been hospitalized for trying to kill himself. Twice. But whenever he returns to being conscious and his doctors asks him what the problem was, he just stares blankly ahead as if he didn't hear them. I met him a month after his last hospitalization. He said that if we are to have a relationship, he should tell me the truth right away. He did and I am glad he trusts me with this kind of stuff, I am asking because I am so concerned about him. I don't think there is anything wrong with what I am doing right? Besides, his identity is surreptitiously kept. Oh, & he did mention that he found out from one of his cousins that she heard their Uncle talk about his situation. The Uncle told those who were talking to him that he won't be able to find a job bec. everyone will think that he is a lunatic. Doesn't it hurt? And to think that he was the one who gave his uncle a job. By the way, he's only 19 years old. He has helped & still is helping every single family members/relatives.
2006-12-30 05:21:26 · update #1
Whenever he asks for his Dad's advice, he just tells him to forget about it and stop making his life miserable. But, i believe this is one of the reasons why he feels miserable. I just start crying whenever I see tears coming out of his eyes. His relatives (30 people including his Mama - who left him with his Dad and Grandma when he was 9 years old. His Mama now has a new husband and two biological kids. One adapted. Though he is close to his half-siblings and loves them very much, they too backstabbed him.) ALL GETS ALLOWANCES from his Dad. He also has 5 half-siblings from his Dad's side. They are all making him feel down though they are way older than he is. Now I know what I am about to say is a bit weird for many, his Dad is 94 and his Mama is 38 years old. Do you get the picture? Everybody's problem are all being thrown to him. He told him it feels like he has no choice but to suffer just so they would not.
2006-12-30 05:29:35 · update #2
First of all it sounds to me that he needs to distance himself from the situation. He needs to sit down alone and write a list of his goals, not everybody Else's goals for him, what he sincerely wants for his life. If he doesn't have a job, he needs to get one so he'll be able to get an apartment of his own. In the meantime is there anyone he can stay with that is not involved in the situation at hand? Distancing himself from the situation will give him time to think clearly, and then he'll be able to make some rational decisions. I'm not saying abandon his family, but he does need the time away for clarity in his life. I'm also not saying to stay away from you because you're not the situation. As far as the list of goals. He'll be able to prioritize his life from that list. He can put everything on the list, no matter how cooky it sounds. I made a list while going through a divorce, and one two things on the list were: 1-to be happy and 2-to have a merry Christmas (6 years ago). He needs to calm down, distance himself (even if just for a few days), write his goals and go from there. It's basically a home remedy without hospitals and counselors if you can't afford. He can do this. I hope this helps you and Good luck.
2006-12-30 06:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by katriana30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a family member that first went to their family doctor about depression. I don't know all of the details, but I know after a while of trying regular relievers of depression (eating right and exercise), the doctor wanted to try medication. This relative did go into the hospital a few different times to try different medications and seeing a psychiatrist until something clicked. The nice thing is that after a few years of the medication and seeing a psychiatrist whenever they needed, they are now off of medication and can handle the depression on their own. I don't think your friend will be able to be admitted just to get away from his family for a week or so, but if he truly has a problem with depression he should talk to his family doctor and see what his options are from there. Good luck and I hope he gets better!
2006-12-30 04:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can understand how your surroundings can make you depressed. Not sure If I would trust hospitals. Cause your friend can tell the doctors one thing, and the doctors decide something else much worse. That's what happened with my mom who was sick in the stomach. Doctors DON"T READ CHARTS and ask the same Dumb questions over and over again. They get things all mixed up. It was hard getting her out. A Nightmare.
Don't give yourself a whole set of other problems. First decide that those people wh ARE the problem HAVE the problem. It's THEM. Talk it out with friends.
And when you pray. Beleive your prayer and the answeres that you get from it. If the answer is "everything will be OK" then believe it. But do just what the results say.
Don't listen to or believe anything that is NOT GOOD or negative about you. Cause You Are Here on Purpose.
2006-12-30 04:51:36 · answer #3 · answered by Babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise him NOT to go this route. Yes, he can be admitted into the hospital if he's suicidal and be baker acted. He'll be out in 72 hours. This would stay on his record. If in the future he wishes to become a licensed professional this could prevent him from doing so. Employers see this kind of stuff through background checks.
2006-12-30 04:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If the hospital beleives he is a danger to himself or others. Of course, the medical system is different here in Canada so if you're American, he may be out of luck. Sorry!
2006-12-30 04:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by Turtleshell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,he's got to see a psychiatrist in hospital before being granted admission.that is to talk to one at emergency.In case of approval of medical help.
All he recieves is medication and some group therapy as long as minimum period of time concidered for treatment.But i think family and friend should meet his point in seeking medical help and endouver to give support and care which never recieved in a hospital.
2006-12-30 04:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by hartoport 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can check yourself in to anywhere like that. They aren't going to turn him away and risk suicide or harm on someone else. Especially if they admit that they'd rather die than be at home.
2006-12-30 04:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by boringgirl07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be just as easy for someone to take him their for support---they will take anyone that has suicidal tendencies---it is very serious and plz don't ignore him
2006-12-30 04:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by biznitchil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you answered your own question, but just be their for him.
he is going to need friends at this very lonely time in his life.
if he is talking about killing himself. please get help for him rite now.
the suicide rate to so high with sad lonely young teens.
that feel their is no other way.
2006-12-30 04:51:27 · answer #9 · answered by tabatha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he can. All he has to do is go to the ER and say he's suicidal.
2006-12-30 04:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋