Admitting myself

Eun

I think im going to have to admit myself. Thoughts of self harm is getting stronger everyday, my anger increasing an all time high. I hate myself so much for who I am.
Thing is I dont know how it works, what would these places do to me??
I just want to be normal. If anyone has had some experience id greatly appreciate the info

Elessar

It's best to go to your doctor about how you are feeling. You don't necessarily have to commit yourself.

Besides I don't believe the psychiatric hospitals are taking any more patients due to the recruitment freeze, only last week a psychiatric case was referred to england because there were no places in Ireland in the HSE.

roadrunner 1

how about going or calling the samaritans?

fintonagirl

I would also go with a visit to your gp and maybe a call to the samaritans..

another option would be to give Pieta House a call/ email. They deal especially with self harm, website is pieta.ie and

from website " call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more. Evening appointments are sometimes available. By Email - For support e-mail mary@pieta.ie and we’ll get in touch as soon as possible."

best of luck and fair play to you for knowing to ask for help...

Monkey61

The first step is the Doctor as inpatient beds are very hard to come by so you can't really just walk in off the street. Obviously in an absolute emergency you can go to A+E, but even then you would probably be languishing on a normal ward for quite a while before they found a bed for you.

Hospitalisation is a last resort and to be honest, from my own personal experiences, not always particularly helpful - that said though, I only have experience with psych wards in general hospitals as opposed to specialised mental health units.

The main thing is to go to your Doctor asap.

northern lights

Hi Eun,
Couldn't read your post without replying, just wanted to say well done you for taking the huge first step in asking for help,and I honestly wish you all the best pal.
I agree with everyone else re your GP being your first port of call and you'll also find pieta.ie very helpfull.
Hang on in there, things will get better.... honestly they will...

Victor

Eun, if you feel like you need to talk to someone, then do. Whether its friends, family, school counsellor, clergy, the Samaritans or others.


Phone
UK: 08457 90 90 90
ROI: 1850 60 90 90

E-mail jo@samaritans.org

http://www.samaritans.org/

If you think you are in imminent risk of doing harm, then talk to your local A&E. Bring someone with you if you want.

sam34

Elessar wrote: »

Besides I don't believe the psychiatric hospitals are taking any more patients due to the recruitment freeze, only last week a psychiatric case was referred to england because there were no places in Ireland in the HSE.

there are no more admissions to the old "institutional" style buildings, but thats not because of the recruitment freeze.

i'm not aware of any acute psych unit in teh country that is closed to admissions....

the case you mentioned that was referred to england - that makes no sense to me. acute units are accepting admissions, albeit there may be awaiting list. in any event, each public psychiatric service covers a specific geographically defined catchment area, so they wouldnt be taking each others admissions - i cant see how anyone can state there were no places in ireland in the HSE, unless perhaps it was for a specialist bed such as child with eating disorder or something.


anyway, OP, first port of call regarding admission and the need or otherwise for this should be your GP.

alo1587

Hi Eun,you should go to see your gp asap.There is help out there,by coming on here for advice,its the first step you are taking to recovery.If you feel that you cant wait til the morning,ring your local out of hours doctors surgery, eg.Southdoc.And you dont have to be 'admitted' to get treatment, all psych hospitals have an outpatients clinic these days.Let us know how you get on ok

marlena

Eun wrote: »

I think im going to have to admit myself. Thoughts of self harm is getting stronger everyday, my anger increasing an all time high. I hate myself so much for who I am.
Thing is I dont know how it works, what would these places do to me??
I just want to be normal. If anyone has had some experience id greatly appreciate the info

Sorry to hear you are suffering so badly.I dont know how long this has been going on for you but obviously you have reached a major point.

Feelings and thoughts of self harm can be anger turned inward.
Self harm will do nothing for you only give you a temporary release of anger for a few minutes. When the anger and frustration is at it's peak it can be tempting to harm yourself to release pent up emotions. All it does is leave scars and a feeling of even more self hate. There is obviously deep rooted unresolved emotions or high stress levels that are over bearing at the moment.

Two options here would be to go to your doctor and explain how you are feeling. If you are suicidal that should be expressed to your doctor. Your doctor has an obligation to admit you if that is the space you are at.

If you are not suicidal maybe your doctor can prescribe something for you to help you cope at the moment. Also some counselling will help you deal with the anger that is surfacing. Your doctor should be able to refer you to a counsellor.

I hope everything works out for you.
Kelly

http://www.seventhheavenhealing.com