im thinking of checkin into a psych ward [Archive]

MHasegawa

02-27-2007, 04:20 AM

I feel I need help outside of my friends and home since its just not working here. I woke up this morning crying my eyes out for a reason I cant identify, ive bottled my emotions in for years upon years and now they have spilled out without control and I feel like a complete asshole for how im behaving, I thought I was better than this and figured I was smart enough to help myself but I couldnt be more wrong. I think its some type of social anxiety problem along with paranoia, I feel like I cant talk to anyone without feeling like im bothering them, boring them, opening up too much or just making an ass outta myself. Its so bad i just wanna hide somewhere whenever im around others, it scares the shit outta me. Ive searched some psych wards in jersey, im thinking of spending a year or two getting help until im really able to act properly around others, its weird I feel like im still a scared 13 year old boy whos shut out from all others. Am I really a nutjuob for considering this?  EDIT- shit, wrong forum if a mod can move this to the proper forum id appreciate it

This message was edited by MHasegawa on 2-27-07 @ 8:21 AM

cupcakelove

02-27-2007, 04:42 AM

It might be a good idea.  You need to put your personal health ahead of any social stigmas you might be afraid of.  If you do follow through on this, I can tell you that you will not be the only person on this board to have spent some time in a hosipital working on their mental health.  I was amazed at how much I was able to accomplish in a few days, but I also went in with the attitude I that I really needed some help, and just threw myself into it and cooperated with the doctors in whatever way they asked.  So to answer your question, no you're not a nutjob for considering this.  Everyone has some issues on one level or another, even if they don't admit it.  For some people, its a lot worse than others, and there's nothing wrong with seeking the help you need.  Good luck.

angrymissy

02-27-2007, 04:57 AM

Please try an outpatient program first.  There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible.  It didn't help at all because I felt trapped.  And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty.  I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first.

angelinad128

02-27-2007, 05:01 AM

I agree with Missy.  My daughter was in for a week for depression and she freeks out when she hears the word hospital and believe me she was in a very good hospital.There are many outpatient places that are really great.

Don Stugots

02-27-2007, 05:02 AM

manny, only you know what is right for you.  Get well soon.  you have friends here that are concerned for you.

angrymissy

02-27-2007, 05:13 AM

My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first.  There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible.  It didn't help at all because I felt trapped.  And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty.  I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first.  Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself.  You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room).  You still flip out?  YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass.  Its a very very severe place to be.

sailor

02-27-2007, 05:57 AM

angrymissy wrote: My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first. There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible. It didn't help at all because I felt trapped. And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty. I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first. Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself. You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room). You still flip out? YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass. Its a very very severe place to be.   or even less severe, you might just want to see a therapist of some sort.

ShelleBink

02-27-2007, 06:13 AM

angrymissy wrote: My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first. There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible. It didn't help at all because I felt trapped. And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty. I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first. Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself. You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room). You still flip out? YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass. Its a very very severe place to be.   I had a quite different experience with the mental hospital I went to.  It was at a time where I was dealing with consequences with several bad choices I had made, and only by stepping out of the situation in order to sort them out ((with the therapist)) it helped me get back on the right track.  As most have said already, try therapy first.  If you want help, you can definately find it.

Reephdweller

02-27-2007, 06:13 AM

Manny, I've felt that way before - several years ago I went through a bad relationship and things did not end very well at all. I ended up questioning everything about myself to the point of being paranoid of everything I say and do. I literally got to the same point of having my emotions coming over me. I've recently had the same thing with my work in that I've had a bad couple of months with my boss and co-workers that caused me to look inward to myself and all the things I've done wrong. I ended up patching things up with my boss and I'm working on the rest of my issues, though the whole experience has gotten me paranoid of everything I do, of everything that I say. To me this is not good because it's counter productive to where I'm trying to be as a person. One of the things I've done is talked with some good friends who gave me some straight up insights about myself and things I do wrong. It's caused me to look inward and break my problems down to smaller managable issues that I feel I can individually work on and to ultimately feel better about myself. It's helping me to slowly build back my confidence. I think if you have some good friends who can do something like that for you perhaps it might help you as well. Though if not then you should seek some help. I dont think a psych ward is the answer though. Good luck budday, I hope everything works out for you.

cupcakelove

02-27-2007, 06:19 AM

ShelleBink wrote: angrymissy wrote: My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first. There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible. It didn't help at all because I felt trapped. And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty. I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first. Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself. You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room). You still flip out? YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass. Its a very very severe place to be.   I had a quite different experience with the mental hospital I went to. It was at a time where I was dealing with consequences with several bad choices I had made, and only by stepping out of the situation in order to sort them out ((with the therapist)) it helped me get back on the right track. As most have said already, try therapy first. If you want help, you can definately find it. I also had a completely different experience.  The place I went to did handle a wide variety of issues, but was more setup for people with substance abuse problems (at least the majority of the people I saw there were like that).  There was no padded room, but there was a social room with a TV and a fridge full of snacks and drinks that you could hang out in whenever you wanted.  There were no locks on the doors to the rooms, so you get up in the middle of the and wander around if you wanted to, but the entrance/exit to the wing did have one door that you needed a key card to get through.  It was a lot more like a regular hospital than what you would normally think of.

CofyCrakCocaine

02-27-2007, 07:23 AM

Well, it sounds like you need to get comfortable with talking about your emotions and feelings with someone. Having seen an ex girlfriend going in and out of them, I can say that mental hospitals are not really the place to get healed- they're there if you're a danger to yourself or others due to emotional disorders, for the most part. In other words, it basically puts you on stasis from your life. Time heals all wounds, this is certainly true. At the least it is a balm that makes them ache less. Mostly, it's an escape from the outside, and you wind up waiting for the day you get out. They give you a pre-arranged drug cocktail regardless of your history, so you're mostly not yourself at these places. You basically are zoned out and the people who are there for emotional reasons are often not reliable people to talk with- and trust me, you will have to talk to them eventually because you're going to be in one small part of a building for a long while. Try talking to someone about your life and whatever is bugging ya first. Maybe those closest to you suck ass at handling/digesting your problems, so you can turn to someone else. Hell, talk about them on this forum if you want to. Your buddays are here to help ya as best we can. Therapy is always good too, so long as your therapist isn't a pruny old man.If you feel like the ward is what you must do, then by all means sir, it is your choice. Keep in mind it will cost you thousands of dollars to be there, and you will be so drugged up it'll take you awhile to get to being just yourself again. But it does help some people. I don't know the severity of your story, but the hospital does help people. But they should always be a last resort- and it sounds like you haven't even spoken to anyone very much about what's bugging you. Don't be so hard on yourself, and just let fly whatever's bottled inside- so long as it doesn't involved physical harming of another person or yourself.

MHasegawa

02-27-2007, 07:57 AM

CofyCrakCocaine wrote:  Hell, talk about them on this forum if you want to. Your buddays are here to help ya as best we can. Therapy is always good too, so long as your therapist isn't a pruny old man.If you feel like the ward is what you must do, then by all means sir, it is your choice. Keep in mind it will cost you thousands of dollars to be there, and you will be so drugged up it'll take you awhile to get to being just yourself again. But it does help some people. I don't know the severity of your story, but the hospital does help people. But they should always be a last resort- and it sounds like you haven't even spoken to anyone very much about what's bugging you. Don't be so hard on yourself, and just let fly whatever's bottled inside- so long as it doesn't involved physical harming of another person or yourself. you know my problem is so bad it took me about 20 minutes to decide whether i should drop it on here or not?  i told myself "manny, no one wants to hear your bullshit, dont make a fool of yourself AGAIN" you know what im sayin?  And i had a feeling checkin into a loony bin was gonna cost me, i shoulda known they dont bus niggas in there for free.  Im just desparate for help at this point.  I never felt comfortbale asking someone on here because i always felt that they have their own problems and shouldnt give a shit about whats goin on with me, right?  If you guys really dont mind, ill hit up those that will listen.  I need something at this moment, you know?

ChimneyFish

02-27-2007, 08:38 AM

It depends on how you're really feeling.I put myself in the two times I really thought I could be a threat to myself, but, like ccl said, they were dual-diagnosis units.Talk to some people on here you trust. Try to see a therapist.Only lock yourself up if you think things are getting beyond you're control.(you have them still under control right now, or you wouldn't have posted)

mdr55

02-27-2007, 04:35 PM

Manny check out what outpatient programs are out there for you. Usually hosptials have an access center/screening place to assist you in finding the appropriate services you need. As far as psych wards/state facilities (TPH, ECH) go, you most likely don't fit the criteria to be admitted long term. (Usually they prefer people to try outpatient programs/treatment first). Unless you're willing to sign yourself in voluntarily, you might be able to be admitted short term in one of the local area in-patient units and that's an if, based on the availible beds if there are other people more "in-crisis" than you they might not admit you and would refer to another area. (but there are always tricks around that are if you really want to be admitted).Check out if there are any support or self help groups out there that focus on the thing that you are experiencing. Hope that helps.

Gvac

02-27-2007, 04:39 PM

Manny, before you do anything rash talk to your regular physician.  Odds are he'll prescribe some anti-depressants and he'll probably give you some samples if you explain you've got no insurance. Don't freak out about taking them.  They definitely "level you out" and get you thinking straight again.  Trust me; I wouldn't steer you wrong.

Captain Rooster

02-27-2007, 04:42 PM

I think referring to a place for honest and thorough therapy and help is a good idea. "Psych ward" has incredibly negative connotations and stirs stereotypical "white coat"/"padded room" images. DON'T think of seeking help with a negative image in your mind. Think of seeking help as a step in the right direction. I suggest trying to speak with a therapist--even calling one with a request to be seen immediately. If you are struggling and in need of help, please ask someone, a professional. Sometimes an hour with a psychiatrist could help you ground yourself in the incredibly human need for a catharsis at times. Good luck. I hope we have helped tp point you in the best direction. 

This message was edited by Captain Rooster on 2-27-07 @ 8:45 PM

FUNKMAN

02-27-2007, 04:43 PM

Just want to wish you the best Manny. We've hung out many times and you are a great person to be around. Seems like you've already taking a big step by admitting you need some help. Do me a favor and please don't ever get down on yourself. Everybody needs help at one time or another to get through!Best Wishes,Funk

jetdog

02-27-2007, 04:58 PM

Manny, the fact that you could open up to this board is a positive, no matter how long it took you to decide to do it.  It means you know that you need help and that means your not to far down the road.I would echo what people are saying about checking out outpatient programs, first having spoken with a general physician.  Gvac has a good point, but I have to warn you, my wife went through several different mood stabilizers and such before finding the right one.  Not all of these drugs are for everyone and some of the side effects can be worse than the problem.Keep posting bro, people on this board actually care, I went hrough two hospitalizations of my wife, she's doing wonderfully now, their is all the hope in the world.

reeshy

02-27-2007, 04:59 PM

Manny...I feel for you...i used to work in a psych ward....I interacted with a lot of patients that feel how you do.....if you want ....Pm me and I can help you out.....BTW....are you a veteran.....I can help with that!!!

spoon

02-27-2007, 05:07 PM

cupcakelove wrote: ShelleBink wrote: angrymissy wrote: My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first. There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible. It didn't help at all because I felt trapped. And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty. I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first. Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself. You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room). You still flip out? YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass. Its a very very severe place to be.  I had a quite different experience with the mental hospital I went to. It was at a time where I was dealing with consequences with several bad choices I had made, and only by stepping out of the situation in order to sort them out ((with the therapist)) it helped me get back on the right track. As most have said already, try therapy first. If you want help, you can definately find it. I also had a completely different experience.  The place I went to did handle a wide variety of issues, but was more setup for people with substance abuse problems (at least the majority of the people I saw there were like that).  There was no padded room, but there was a social room with a TV and a fridge full of snacks and drinks that you could hang out in whenever you wanted.  There were no locks on the doors to the rooms, so you get up in the middle of the and wander around if you wanted to, but the entrance/exit to the wing did have one door that you needed a key card to get through.  It was a lot more like a regular hospital than what you would normally think of. Your situation at that hospital is pretty much the norm.

spoon

02-27-2007, 05:12 PM

MHasegawa wrote: CofyCrakCocaine wrote:  Hell, talk about them on this forum if you want to. Your buddays are here to help ya as best we can. Therapy is always good too, so long as your therapist isn't a pruny old man.If you feel like the ward is what you must do, then by all means sir, it is your choice. Keep in mind it will cost you thousands of dollars to be there, and you will be so drugged up it'll take you awhile to get to being just yourself again. But it does help some people. I don't know the severity of your story, but the hospital does help people. But they should always be a last resort- and it sounds like you haven't even spoken to anyone very much about what's bugging you. Don't be so hard on yourself, and just let fly whatever's bottled inside- so long as it doesn't involved physical harming of another person or yourself. you know my problem is so bad it took me about 20 minutes to decide whether i should drop it on here or not?  i told myself "manny, no one wants to hear your bullshit, dont make a fool of yourself AGAIN" you know what im sayin?  And i had a feeling checkin into a loony bin was gonna cost me, i shoulda known they dont bus niggas in there for free.  Im just desparate for help at this point.  I never felt comfortbale asking someone on here because i always felt that they have their own problems and shouldnt give a shit about whats goin on with me, right?  If you guys really dont mind, ill hit up those that will listen.  I need something at this moment, you know? Come on MHas, this type of stuff is never easy to just talk about, let alone post on a message board.  It would take me even longer to debate posting it.  It takes so major strength in itself to put this out there and ask a friend/friends for help.  It's a great first step.

jetdog

02-27-2007, 05:13 PM

Don't be afraid to use <a href="http://boards.webmd.com/webx?50@@.5987f419">message boards like this.</a>It seems there is a wealth of experience on this board concerning this topic, My wife and I went through alot and learned a lot, you're welcome to PM me if you fell I might be able to help.

mdr55

02-27-2007, 05:15 PM

spoon wrote: cupcakelove wrote: ShelleBink wrote: angrymissy wrote: My post somehow got lost when the thread was movedPlease try an outpatient program first. There are tons of programs where you go to the hospital during the day and are allowed to go home at night.I was in a psych ward for only a few days, when I was younger, and it was horrible, really really horrible. It didn't help at all because I felt trapped. And that was a fancy one, and it was still really shitty. I wouldn't make the jump right into a psych ward, try intensive therapy first. Just want to reiteriate it - I would not suggest a psych ward unless you are in danger of seriously hurting yourself. You can go to programs that are 8-12 hours a day.Psych ward - they want you to do something and you don't - you get put in a padded room (time out room). You still flip out? YOu get a shot of thorazine to the ass. Its a very very severe place to be.  I had a quite different experience with the mental hospital I went to. It was at a time where I was dealing with consequences with several bad choices I had made, and only by stepping out of the situation in order to sort them out ((with the therapist)) it helped me get back on the right track. As most have said already, try therapy first. If you want help, you can definately find it. I also had a completely different experience. The place I went to did handle a wide variety of issues, but was more setup for people with substance abuse problems (at least the majority of the people I saw there were like that). There was no padded room, but there was a social room with a TV and a fridge full of snacks and drinks that you could hang out in whenever you wanted. There were no locks on the doors to the rooms, so you get up in the middle of the and wander around if you wanted to, but the entrance/exit to the wing did have one door that you needed a key card to get through. It was a lot more like a regular hospital than what you would normally think of.  Don't forget, they have the whole day structured for you. Almost like school but they have groups all day long........and meds.I've visited some state facilities and various hospital in-patient units in NJ with work, and depending on the county and the hospital you're at, the atmosphere, conditions and general attitude of staff can be different.I always like it when you visit the county facilities, you know when the state is coming for inspection when everything is all painted up and the staff is nice to you.

spoon

02-27-2007, 05:17 PM

"They give you a pre-arranged drug cocktail regardless of your history, so you're mostly not yourself at these places. You basically are zoned out......and you will be so drugged up it'll take you awhile to get to being just yourself again" That's just not true I'm sorry CCC.  The mental health community is always looked at this way and don't you think they'd be sued every year if they gave every patient the same thing?  There' s a major difference bt DSM-IV criteria as Schizophrenia is totally different from what seems Manny having some anxiety issues.  Your best bet is to see a real good Psychiatrist first and let he or she decide what your issues are and what course of therapy is best.  Yet if you have any feelings of suicide or something like that, then I'd head to an ER immediately.  Manny you know this is part of my field so give Snoogs a call and hit me up if want any suggestions on the best docs up there.  I can hook you up with the best of the best up there no doubt.  Good luck man.

spoon

02-27-2007, 05:21 PM

Lean on Reesh and Marc as well here Manny.  I know both of them have a ton of experience and I can help you with all the services offered in the area.  I even have real close relationships with the big wigs at Penn U., NYU and all the big psych hospitals in NYC and Long Island.  And marc helps people in this field every day with work so he really has that side covered.

mdr55

02-27-2007, 05:27 PM

spoon wrote: "They give you a pre-arranged drug cocktail regardless of your history, so you're mostly not yourself at these places. You basically are zoned out......and you will be so drugged up it'll take you awhile to get to being just yourself again" That's just not true I'm sorry CCC. The mental health community is always looked at this way and don't you think they'd be sued every year if they gave every patient the same thing? There' s a major difference bt DSM-IV criteria as Schizophrenia is totally different from what seems Manny having some anxiety issues. I don't know. It depends on the doctor and how they operate. I've seen both cases. Some times they go for the quick fix and just pump a person up with drugs until discharge. It all depends on communication. And a good doctor and staff will assist you in getting the best treatment possibly. Your best bet is to see a real good Psychiatrist first and let he or she decide what your issues are and what course of therapy is best. Yet if you have any feelings of suicide or something like that, then I'd head to an ER immediately. Manny you know this is part of my field so give Snoogs a call and hit me up if want any suggestions on the best docs up there. I can hook you up with the best of the best up there no doubt. Good luck man. Field dropper! But Spoon knows his stuff. Hit him up Manny.

Jughead

02-27-2007, 05:28 PM

I can't type long even thoughts..... But..For you to start this thread tells me you will get better and fast!!..You need to to see ...(not get)  help from the right Dr asap...... Does Any one have a referral....

angrymissy

02-27-2007, 05:33 PM

I was at 4 winds in Westchester... don't suggest that place to anyone, then again I am an old fart and that was 12 years ago... but I'll never forget the shot in my ass of thorazine because I was crying too much because I wanted to go home.

angrymissy

02-27-2007, 05:36 PM

And I know about the horrible social anxiety and feeling stupid telling people about your problems.  THe social anxiety alone makes it hard to even make an APPOINTMENT with someone.  I can remember calling shrinks and hanging up when I had bad panic attacks a few years ago.  Do you have anyone who can help you get that first appointment?  Once you get that first appointment of out the way, it's easier. I'm not a big fan of medication, but I did take SSRI's for anxiety a few years ago and almost "Retrained" myself to not have full blown panic attacks anymore.  I have been getting them again lately, but I control them with benzodiazapines as needed.  Feel free to PM me if you need to talk, I seriously went through similar symptoms a few years ago, actually I know a lot of people here have, and it helped talking to them at the time too.

reeshy

02-27-2007, 05:41 PM

Spoon is right.....please talk to us...PM me ....I 'm not a doctor ...just an RN...but i worked in the field for quite a few years.....hang in there, Buddy....I love you!!!!

mdr55

02-27-2007, 05:54 PM

oh.....and if you haven't figured out what marc spoon is talking about. That's me. I hate when he refers to me by my name on the message board since there seems to be alot of marcs around here. But like spoon and reeshy said hit one of us up.

MHasegawa

02-28-2007, 05:07 PM

Thanks for kind words and advice, all of you.  Im gonna check out some of those outpatient things many of you mentioned, im only gonna get worse if I dont find help fast. Im still in the dumps as of now, im just hoping things can brighten up.

jetdog

02-28-2007, 05:20 PM

MHasegawa wrote: Im still in the dumps as of now, im just hoping things can brighten up. They can and they will Bro. This helped me and my wife:  when you're feeling the least like going out and doing something (anything, renting a movie, taking a walk, going grocery shopping) is when you need to do it the most.  It's simple minded, and it feels like the last thing that will help, but it works.  It really does.

MHasegawa

02-28-2007, 07:03 PM

1 more thing on the subject of outpatient- do they do night programs?  I dont wanna risk missing work or losing my job, if i lose this job, im done

MHasegawa

03-03-2007, 02:17 PM

ok, tomorrow after i get home from work im gonna head to passaic gen. to check in and see what they can do.  right now im a danger to myself, after last night ive hit a new low. wish me luck

Reephdweller

03-03-2007, 02:24 PM

Good luck with everything Manny, seriously like others have said we're here for you and care about you. I'm glad you're going to get the help you need.

reillyluck

03-03-2007, 02:29 PM

MHasegawa wrote: 1 more thing on the subject of outpatient- do they do night programs?  I dont wanna risk missing work or losing my job, if i lose this job, im done you might want to consider taking a leave of absence.  if you request it you can take time off and not lose your job.  Im sorry that youre feeling this way Manny.  But youre doing the right thing for trying to help yourself from this funk.  If you need to talk to anyone please PM me.  just know that you are not alone.

Gvac

03-03-2007, 02:39 PM

Manny, never doubt yourself or the fact that you're a good man.  Something's wrong and you're going to do what it takes to get it fixed.  There's nothing wrong with that and there's certainly no shame in it.  My own experience with clinical depression a few years ago made me understand mental illness is just that; an illness.The human brain is an incredibly complicated piece of machinery, and every once in a while something causes it to misfire.  Getting it "re-tuned" is the same as taking an antibiotic for an infection or changing the spark plugs in your car.  Once you've got the chemicals in your brain at the right level you can begin to understand what got you out of whack in the first place.I wish you all the best, and if you ever need anyone to talk to or bounce things off of, believe me when I say I'm here for you.That's not just some bullshit, it's the God's honest truth.

Jughead

03-03-2007, 02:42 PM

This place amazes me more and more every day....Keep me posted on the outcome...I know its gonna be good....

MHasegawa

03-09-2007, 08:51 AM

well im back, im on 2 meds i forget what theyre called, but theyre helping.  im not depressed anymore i start an outpatient program on monday and im joining a support group in nyc about my social phobia. i just wanna say thank you to all you guys who posted with sound advice and kind words, im not 100% yet, but im heading in the right direction. Thanks again

Gvac

03-09-2007, 01:28 PM

Awesome news, Manny.  I'm glad you took a proactive stance in dealing with your problems.  Believe me when I tell you that in a few months you're going to be in a much better place and will have a hard time believing you're the same person.  All the best, and keep us updated.

cupcakelove

03-09-2007, 01:32 PM

Thats great to hear, congrats.

angrymissy

03-09-2007, 01:53 PM

MHasegawa wrote: well im back, im on 2 meds i forget what theyre called, but theyre helping. im not depressed anymore i start an outpatient program on monday and im joining a support group in nyc about my social phobia. i just wanna say thank you to all you guys who posted with sound advice and kind words, im not 100% yet, but im heading in the right direction. Thanks again  The meds will really level you out and you'll be able to help yourself.  I'm not a big fan of em, but once I was leveled out I was able to help myself not get such bad anxiety attacks anymore

mdr55

03-09-2007, 03:32 PM

Congrats.

spoon

03-09-2007, 09:46 PM

MHasegawa wrote: well im back, im on 2 meds i forget what theyre called, but theyre helping.  im not depressed anymore i start an outpatient program on monday and im joining a support group in nyc about my social phobia. i just wanna say thank you to all you guys who posted with sound advice and kind words, im not 100% yet, but im heading in the right direction. Thanks again Great news Manny, sorry I missed that you were going to give it a shot.  Sounds like you made out well and just realize it won't be perfect overnight, but you are headed in the right direction.  I know there are support groups out here in nj as well and pm me about the other stuff if you want as I know the docs over there and the drugs very well.  Your post was actually a nice pick me up for myself tonight.  Great to see some good news buddy!

hedges

03-11-2007, 04:30 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">Captain Rooster wrote: I think referring to a place for honest and thorough therapy and help is a good idea. "Psych ward" has incredibly negative connotations and stirs stereotypical "white coat"/"padded room" images. DON'T think of seeking help with a negative image in your mind. Think of seeking help as a step in the right direction. I suggest trying to speak with a therapist--even calling one with a request to be seen immediately. If you are struggling and in need of help, please ask someone, a professional. Sometimes an hour with a psychiatrist could help you ground yourself in the incredibly human need for a catharsis at times. Good luck. I hope we have helped tp point you in the best direction. 

This message was edited by Captain Rooster on 2-27-07 @ 8:45 PM<hr color="cococo" align="left">

Good Advice! Get help from a professional first before considering checking into a mental hospital.

hedges

03-11-2007, 04:42 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">MHasegawa wrote: well im back, im on 2 meds i forget what theyre called, but theyre helping.  im not depressed anymore i start an outpatient program on monday and im joining a support group in nyc about my social phobia. i just wanna say thank you to all you guys who posted with sound advice and kind words, im not 100% yet, but im heading in the right direction. Thanks again <hr color="cococo" align="left">

Best of luck to you MHasegawa!

SarahImpact

03-11-2007, 01:46 PM

I have to say that I think I know what your talking about.  For years I cried everyday for no reason at all.  I always felt like I had no friends, and the friends I had I could never believe that they were REAL friends.  I felt like I was always in a neverending battle with my own mind.  I knew I was doing it to myself, but I just couldn't stop.  Every once and a while I still get upset, but it's a normal upset.  It's nothing like it used to be.  I started going to counseling and they put me on medication and I was able to work through it myself.  I don't know if its the same for you and I don't want to tell you not to go to a psych ward if you really need too.  Although, i think so should go see a therapist and ask them what they think.  I would have never believed it before, but there are a LOT of people who go through exactly the same thing, but are just better at hiding it.  You never know, even just talking to some who is objective can really help. Keep your head up!  Things will work out for you!