Should I check myself in to the mental ward?

Question

I'm very deeply depressed, even on my meds, & I'm afraid I might give up & just go crazy. I'm afraid to go because if I go, then I won't be able to pay my rent & I'll get evicted.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I know how it is to be deeply depressed. If you think inpatient care will help you, then go. You will still get a check won't you? Then you can pay your rent from the hospital. I read n here that many people are telling you not to worry about your rent and to just take care of yourself. I want you to take care of yourself too but you can't get better on an inpatient basis if you are worried about getting evicted. Is there a mental health ER you can go and speak to? See what they say. If they recommend inpatient, then get a friend or someone to help you get a check to your landlord. If you need inpatient care it may be something that can be arranged ahead of time; in other words, you can have a day or two to get your things together.

Inpatient care sounds scary but it may not be too bad. Your doctor or therapist now does not seem to be helping much. Maybe inpatient they could regulate your medication better and react quicker if things change.

Many people say they know how you feel, well, I will tell you that I honestly do know how you feel and it is horrible. I will pray for you.

Answer 3

There are only a few advantages to being checked in to a hospital in my professional experience... 1) you won't be allowed to harm yourself no matter how badly you might want to, and 2) the doctors will adjust your meds repeatedly until they find a better combination and will not release you from the hospital until you feel certain you will not harm yourself when on your own.

You can choose to have this process take place simultaneously while at the hospital, or you can try to tackle the various aspects of it while still at home, by doing the following:

If you have not already, contact a therapist immediately and start attending counselling. See your prescribing doctor to have your medication changed immediately. If you have been on your meds consistently for more than 3--4 weeks and still feel this way, then either the dosage or the medication is not right for you and must be changed. Increasing depression while on meds is a further sign the medication is not appropriate for you.

Call a suicide hotline (by dialing 211 on your phone you can get a free information line that will connect you) or go to the nearest hospital if you start thinking about hurting yourself or others.

Answer 4

If you are afraid of what the depression may cause you to do, then you should definately seek medical attention right away. This may mean a trip to the mental ward. In the mental ward, they will be able to find the right combination of medications for you. In addition you may pick up some good coping techniques if the hospitol offers group therapy and such. In addition it may be a way to just get away for a few days and let your mind reboot. I wish you the best.

Answer 5

I'm sorry you are depressed. Many Americans are these days. Consider adding or increasing talk therapy to your regime of medication and/or adjusting or changing medications to find one more effective.
Avoid depressing events, movies, music and even the news until you begin to improve. Avoid negative people and situations. Keep a journal or diary. In it write the things you have to be thankful for no matter how small.
Improve your spiritual life. Talk to God. Read Psalms in the bible. David was extremely depressed, but his affirmation of God can be very uplifting to you at this time, as can remembering that he was restored and his enemies chastened.
If you need inpatient care do it, but try some other things first. Being evicted will not help you much.
Hold on, there are brighter days ahead! Believe it and work to achieve it.
God bless you.

Answer 6

That is a very hard possition to be in and it really sucks! But you aren't going to be able to keep it up and work and pay the rent going as you are. The realy good news is that in a hospital they are very good at helping people get their meds adjusted and depression much better in a remarkably short amount of time. Although its a sucky situation, there is one smart decision is the one that will help you get better in the shortest amount of time.
Let me know how you're doing and feel free to contact me.

Answer 7

Depression is very difficult to deal with. If you are dealing with depression that is leading to suicidal thoughts it would be good to get some type of medical help immediately. I have been hospitalized in a "mental ward" on several occasions. There have always been social workers there to help with the problems associated with acute depression. Therapeutic communities that help people with our illness are sometimes a good solution. Regardless, do not let the depression kill you. It is an illness that left unattended is fatal. Try to remember you are not alone in your plight. If spending some time in a mental hospital is what it takes then do it. Take care of yourself!

Answer 8

Woah! You do not need to check into a mental ward yet. See if your doctor can adjust your medications. Taking meds and seeing a therapist helps more than just taking meds only or having just therapy. I totally know how you feel - there are so many times I've been really depressed and wanted to give up, so I kind of understand how you feel. Don't listen to people who tell you that life is what you make it and that being depressed is sort of your fault. It's not - it's a combination of external circumstances and internal chemical imbalances. It's not like anyone chooses to be depressed. My dad sometimes tells me to tell myself to be happy and to "snap" out of it and what he says gets me so frustrated and angry. What really helps is to have someone just be there for you and listen. Email me if you want to talk at [e-mail]

Answer 9

Health insurance will cover the cost of an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. If you don't have insurance, you can always receive the services, though it will just take a little longer to pay for afterwards. The hospital will not turn you away without insurance, so I would recommend going. You can stay for as short as 3 days, and that way you can get the help you need and deserve and can afford it over the long run. Good luck, and get well soon!

Answer 10

I'm saving that room at the mental ward for my next vacation. I can picture it now...being served my meals in bed with a morphine drip by my side! Actually, and seriously, you, my dear, have the wrong meds for you!...period! When I first went to the doc, he gave me Depakote. Well, I'm not schitzophrenic and I don't have seizures! I was depressed and anxious. Well, he got his panties in a bunch because I told him the med made me feel like a human slug! He did give me Treazodone. (I became the first real human zombie) I changed docs and meds..Prozac gave me nite terrors and I saw shadows when I was awake.Ahhhhh! So, I tried Lexipro...good drug, worked well, but Paxil is the drug choice for me! If your'e still depressed, then the stuff aint workin'. We all have different body chemistry......I'm sure you learned that in sex ed. ha. Don't give up!!!!!!!!!Don't take my room at the inn. And don't let yourself get evicted. If your'e anxious too, which goes hand in hand with our mood disorder, ask doc for xanax. It'll keep u calmer. It's the anxiety that wears you down to where I like to call "the dark place". I used to feel as bad as you that I couldn't find a good reason to live. I mean, I had reason, but couldn't get the mojo to feel it! But....I had to amuse the medical community by being their human guinea pig for awhile to see what medicine suited me. You amuse them too, ok? Go back or change docs.

Answer 11

You need to talk to your/a doctor immediately.
Being depressed doesn't mean you need to be checked into a mental ward. It does mean that you need help. Depression is a serious illness and some medications can make it worse. Your doctor should be the one to make the decision about you being in a hospital.

If you need to talk, feel free to IM or email me. I have lived with depression my entire life, so I know where you are at right now.