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Voluntary admit psych wards tomorrow morning...

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Appleandmangojuice · 21/03/2021 20:28

I'm scared...

Nervous...

I'm not well....

What should I expect...?

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nimbuscloud · 23/03/2021 14:40

You’re very safe.

Roystonv · 23/03/2021 14:41

Hello again, I want you to reassure you that what you are experiencing is part of your illness and that all of us who got to know you a bit before you were admitted are still wishing you well and still feel you are in the best place to help you. Please share how you are feeling. Your partner I am sure loves you very much and wants what is best for you so trust in that. It will take time for you to feel better and it will be a difficult time but we are all rooting for you.

MostIneptThatEverStepped · 23/03/2021 14:46

Please know that you are in a safe place and being cared for.

Can you let someone know about the thoughts you are having? You are poorly and that's why your brain is telling you scary things. This will get better but please let someone know what's happening in your head.

Sending you very best wishes.

bungobango · 23/03/2021 16:44

Voluntary admission is good if you feel that hospital isn't right place to be.

Roystonv · 23/03/2021 16:48

Bungobango have you read the op's update?

Namechange1991x · 23/03/2021 17:27

What got deleted from the OP? Hope you're ok x

Roystonv · 23/03/2021 20:47

Not sure what I am allowed to say namechange1991x but op appeared more distressed than before but I am wishing her well and hoping that with the help she is given she feels better soon.

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Appleandmangojuice · 23/03/2021 21:59

Hi all

Thank you for all your replies..
I think I'm not well...
The nurse has told me that my kids are safe at home with there daddy, the aliens are not going to get them and I don't need to sacrifice myself...
Everyone is very nice but I don't believe it.. I no what I no and the aliens were defiantly in my house.

She said that I have a mental illness and that that's why I am here on the ward...

But my patent told me I'm here to keep myself and the kids safe.

I don't understand at all...

I've been given lorazapam although I was hesitant to take she said she promise me the aliens won't turn it poison and hurt me.

I have taken it though the voices said I was stupid and to stop I'm wondering now if should make myself sick.

I feel like I'm in a dream and none of this is real. Has anyone had the same things happen to them like me?

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FelicityBeedle · 23/03/2021 22:09

You’re in a safe place in hospital rught now, the aliens aren’t going to hurt you or tamper with your meds. You could call the nurse back over to talk through how you’re feeling, it could help a lot. Don’t make yourself sick, you don’t need to

ismiseeire · 23/03/2021 22:23

Baby, there is no such thing as aliens. Try to just lay your head down on the pillow and sleep. You're safe and so are your children.

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FlissMumsnet · 23/03/2021 22:34

Hello Appleandmangojuice,

We are really sorry to hear how you're feeling.

We hope you don't mind, but when these threads are flagged up to us we usually add a link to our Mental Health resources. You can also go to the Samaritans website or email them on [email protected]. Support from other Mumsnetters is great and we really hope you will be able to take some comfort from your fellow posters, but as other MNers will tell you, it's really a good idea to seek real-life help and support as well.
Some further support links:

NHS: Where to get urgent help for mental health
NHS: Looking after your mental health
MIND: Coping with mental health problems during coronavirus

CALM: The Campaign Against Living Miserably
NHS: Help for suicidal thoughts

We hope things look a lot brighter for you soon.
Very best wishes from MNHQ.
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dieblauenStrumpfhosen · 24/03/2021 02:31

I hope you are managing to rest right now.

We do care about you Flowers

Roystonv · 24/03/2021 07:48

Good morning, I do hope you have been able to sleep well and that today you have a better day. I replied to you before you went into hospital so I hope you trust me. I am glad you realise you are ill; all the staff are there are to make you better and I am glad they are explaining to you that your fears are groundless. It must be an awful time for you but you are much loved and you will get better but to do this you need to take your medicine and tell the nurses when it all gets too much for you. The aliens are not real, the staff are there to help you and your children are safe at home. Are you able to distract yourself from these thoughts with music, reading, a craft, jigsaw. I am not on mn all the time but am happy to chat. I live in Cumbria where it has started off sunny today. I am retired and have 2 children. I too have mental health problems as did my mother who needed admitting at one stage but it helped her when needed and she recovered very well. Speak to you later.

nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut · 24/03/2021 13:04

OP, psychotic episodes can seem very very real. I'm not going to tell you aliens don't exist because frankly I think its rather egotistical of us to assume that we are the only intelligent life in the undiscovered universe but if they do exist, it's not in our solar system and they likely have neither knowledge nor interest in Earth or us.

You are not in any danger, you are hallucinating. The doctors and nurses are not, so you should take their word for it on what is and isn't real. Your kids are fine and looking forward to you getting better.

Didicat · 24/03/2021 13:44

Being brave sometimes can be accepting help, try to be brave and take every hour as it comes. Deal with everything in small chunks.

Good luck

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Appleandmangojuice · 24/03/2021 16:14

I don't understand...
I have been stuck in my room since Monday as my covid test came back inconclusive so have to redo again.

They haven't given me anything but lorazapam which is making me feel worse.
There soldiers crawling up the walls and there's a bit dark clouds hanging above me like it's gong to rain and I'm going to get wet really soon! I'm not hallucinating it's there i can see it with my own 2 eyes!

This is a torture camp and I have walked straight into it.

They say they want to help then why don't I no what the heck is going on them!

They said I can't go even though I came voluntary but I can and I will l, I'm planning my escape now they no good here. Hiding under my sheet the soldiers and huge just sitting there at the corer of the ceiling. I suspect the aliens have sent them to break me!

I'm going to try runs through the fire escape or break the window.

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Appleandmangojuice · 24/03/2021 16:15

spiders

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XenoBitch · 24/03/2021 16:52

@Appleandmangojuice

If you have not seen a psychiatrist yet, then the nurses can not give you much else than lorazapam. Try and tell a nurse how you are feeling, and find out when you are due to see a psychiatrist.

I know things seem scary and you are unsettled right now, but escaping, or trying to will not help. It will make things worse for you. If you get sectioned, you will have no rights and they can restrain you, and force treatment on you.

Please talk to the staff, tell them what you are seeing and hearing. They can only help if you are open with them.

Roystonv · 24/03/2021 17:04

I am so sorry you have had a bad day, the Covid test problem is the last thing you need right now but hang in there. As said before please tell the nurses what you are telling us; they will help you as much as possible.

DarlingWithoutYou · 24/03/2021 19:04

I'm sorry you've had a bad time so far. Try and be brave and listen to what they have to say. You are safe there.

MostIneptThatEverStepped · 24/03/2021 21:38

You poor thing, it must be so strange and confusing. Remember that the scary things aren't real, you're seeing them because your head still needs to get better.

Please tell the nurse though in case it's the Lorezapam giving you strange thoughts. Maybe there's something else which will make you feel nice and quiet and calm instead?

You're doing so well sticking it out. It will get better, you are in the best place I promise.

ismiseeire · 24/03/2021 22:39

Baby, it's hard that they have only prescribed lorazepam. Did you not see a psychiatrist on admission?

The spiders and the aliens are not there. They're just a bad dream. They're not there, I promise you.

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Appleandmangojuice · 25/03/2021 17:01

I'm really confused..
I have spoken to so many people not sure whose is whose I've been very honest about whats beens happening and for how long...

I've just been told if I try to leave then they will have no choice but to section me... even tho I came here voluntarily.

They just keep telling me that what I'm seeing and hearing are not real any of it!

Apparently I'm experiencing psychosis whatever that means.

But no1 can tell me why? They just want to observe me for a while give me a little blue pill to chill out thats it?

Will I stay here for the rest of my life??

Why can no1 tell me what is wrong with me, its almost like they are frighten to tell me and in turn it makes me more frighten.

What is going on!!

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lizardosis · 25/03/2021 17:20

I had intrusive thoughts of lizards and such. I had hallucinations but all fine after taking lithium. To be honest the lizards have never disappeared but no one needs to know.

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Appleandmangojuice · 25/03/2021 17:31

@lizardosis

Did they diagnose you with something?

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