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Voluntary hospital admission

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gnarlington · 08/09/2018 18:46

Has anyone here voluntarily gone into hospital for their mental health? It's something that I am considering as I can't cope anymore. I spend most of my life in bed and have a phobia that has migrated into ocd. I'm so scared. I have a 5 year old and my husband is so supportive but I just can't cope anymore.
What are people's experiences?

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jlc123 · 08/09/2018 19:57

I've been in the Priory voluntarily. I think it can be extremely helpful if you can't cope at home and having the support around me 24 hours a day definitely helped along with the therapy which you receive to work through your issues.

One thing I would mention though is that if you're wanting a bed on the NHS I think you'll have to wait quite a while. I was on a waiting list for 6 months for an NHS bed but unfortunately never made the top of the list however luckily was in a position where my family helped me out by self funding my care. Wishing you all the best and I'm happy to answer any questions you have!

BornToShark · 08/09/2018 20:09

Have you got a Crisis house near you?

Grumpbum123 · 08/09/2018 20:13

I’m currently in under the NHS on an informal basis best decision I made

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gnarlington · 08/09/2018 20:15

What if you are a risk to yourself?

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BornToShark · 08/09/2018 20:17

What if you are a risk to yourself?

You would go onto a general ward or the nearest available bed.

FissionChips · 08/09/2018 20:20

You’d probably just be treated at home by the crisis team, NHS beds are absurdly hard to get.

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gnarlington · 08/09/2018 20:23

Ive tried everything including home treatment and I truly feel so stuck and desperate
Unfortunately we don't have the money to go private

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Didicat · 08/09/2018 20:24

I had a stress related seizure disorder and went in patient for 6 week voluntarily, originally agreed 4 but ideally they wanted me in for 12. Because I was so unwell once I made the decision to go in I was on a specialist nhs ward with 4 days notice.

It definitely turned my life around, had a voluntary job a month after I left and in employment in under 6 after 2 years not leaving the house on my own.

It’s scary but could be the best thing you ever do for yourself and family.

I was also allowed visits home after 3 weeks for a few hours or a night at the weekend.

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