For some reason, it seems like it would be a nice change for me.
2007-03-21 17:46:19 · 22 answers · asked by Odysseus J 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You're right, maybe I do belong in one, and that's why I'd like to see what it's like. I mean, you have structure in your life that's not quite as strict as military life, you have a relaxed atmosphere, people to talk to who can't judge you (they have problems too) and not to mention the pills... kidding :p
2007-03-21 17:50:59 · update #1
Well, yes! I've always just assumed the needles and tranquilizers only become an issue when a patient is causing trouble. As long as you don't yell or flail your arms around or try to run away, you'd be fine as far as that's concerned?
2007-03-21 17:57:08 · update #2
that is so funny!
2007-03-21 17:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe? But mental hospitals are really for only the most disturbed. I think honestly, if you can wonder about whether or not to go, you shouldn't go. At least at this point you are rational...sometimes patients who aren't supposed to be there, just kind of melt and morph into much deeper problems than they had before, it almost seems contagious. When you are around people who should be there...and you shouldn't, it becomes hard to tell because you get treated like you are crazy.
What you can do is see about some therapy with a counselor and if you need the support of someone helping to keep you safe, then maybe you can go into a group home or something, or stay with someone who is considered qualified to help you, and could handle the responsibility, without feeling overwhelmed with it. Maybe you can get a private in home helper to look after you. All this is if you need strict supervision due to self-harm. Otherwise, you would probably do fine with day therapy.
What are you going through that you are considering a mental hospital?
I am available to, feel free to email me. I listen very well and I have been part of the therapeutic community for a long time.
2007-03-22 00:53:10 · answer #2 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mental institution cannot be defined as a common place where everybody has the same mental disabilities. Living in an institution such as this would expose you to a variety of people with many different abberations. Do not confuse a mental institution with what you have seen in movies or what the media portrays. It is quite a different thing altogether. I sense from your question that you may be having problems in your own life. I am a counsellor, and you can e mail me if you would like to talk with someone. darkstartattoo@hotmail.com
2007-03-22 00:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Mid-Island- Marc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try working in one for awhile. I'm sure the patients would make you feel right at home there and then you could make up your mind without the consequences. Did you know that something like that stays on open record for the rest of your life?
2007-03-22 00:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by aintnobeans 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your looking for change a mental institution is not the place to go. I worked in one many years ago. It was crazy, crazy, crazy! If you really think it would be a nice change for you, then I think you need to get help right away! Remember carefull what you wish for it might come TRUE!
2007-03-22 02:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by tonal9nagual 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who admitted herself into a state hospital to get off pills. She was raped in there by an employee, and could not get anyone to testify against him.
She went there of her own will, and was unable to have visitors, make phone calls, or get out on weekends. Meanwhile, people who were truly in a crazy state, got out for weekends, and could use the phone.
2007-03-22 01:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have any interest in doing that as I think getting into an institute is not going to be a problem, but getting back out may be.
2007-03-22 00:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by auburn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't mind working there, but I would not like to be a patient there.
Maybe you should try to volunteer at one. That way you can see what it's like without being admitted.
Don't listen to the meanies that say you belong there, they are just mad at the world!
2007-03-22 00:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no not really but i see where your coming from. i don't think you belong in one, nobody does. it's just a cover up for people who didn't deal with their problems and now society feels bad. don't give in the institution, get better fight the machine.
2007-03-22 04:37:15 · answer #9 · answered by lifeoutsidethecircle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was in the state Juvenile Hall, I wanted to go to the mental hospital really bad!
2007-03-22 00:50:48 · answer #10 · answered by Melissa Y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have lived in a mental institution before because i tried to kill myself. At first it was scary but it turned out to be pretty entertaining.
2007-03-22 00:49:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋