I HATE being hospitalized. They take everything away. You are completely isolated, except from other patients and visitors. I don't know if it's different in other places....but I've been admitted in 3 different states....and it was the same in all of them. But, of course, sometimes it's necessary.

oh.. shitty. i wud want my cell phone and internet.

Yeah, it sux. Really bad. I think they take your cell phone b/c it can be used as a weapon. And they probably don't have internet...well, computers, b/c sometimes patients try to break stuff. It sux, but I get it.

It depends on the hospital but they won't usually let you have your cell phone because most phones have cameras and it may violate other patient's privacy. I've only heard of one hospital that allows computer access and much is blocked because of the aforementioned privacy concerns. Visitors can come during visiting hours. Those range from hospital to hospital.

They will go through your things upon admission and anything with a cord (including electronics with headphones like ipods and strings in sweatshirts) along with shoelaces will be removed. They will also take anything with sharp edges like fingernail clippers but also metal spiral bound notebooks and paperclips. Many hospitals take away anything with alcohol listed in the first five ingredients (deodorant, mouthwash, etc) to protect people who might be dealing with alcoholism and addiction issues.

There are usually groups everyday to participate in to learn new coping skills, get some occupational therapy, etc.

Basically, the hospital is a good place to either get a med adjustment in a safe place or to keep you until you feel safe. They are not all that therapeutic anymore.

i guess so. ive been cutting.. i promised my boyfriend i would stop and he said he was thinking about admitting me, and that if i cut again he will admit me so i can get the help i need. im debating on the idea of being admitted, i really want to bbe better. dont want to be so sick any more. but i guess only time will tell. for now ill just attend my counseling sessions and do as necessary.

cutting is something different, and not everyone who is cutting needs to be admitted... you should seek counseling and a psych that can help if you need med adjustment, but cutting is something that comes from your wanting to release the negative thoughts and feel control and release... more of an addiction than a state...

further each hospital is different and I havent been in one that allowed cell or computer. you are there for crisis management not socializing.

i hope you find healing in this, that can be something difficult to overcome and i hope your boyfriend finds the inner strength to cope and support you, even if you are cutting xo

thanks. and i know but cutting can be serious, all depends on the person. and how deep. my cuts look worse then they are. but i only told my boyfriend cause i knew hed help me stop. so well see. if i need to admit myself i will. but right now, i dont want to.

"i dont want to"

I dont blame you, i dont care for hospitals myself..

ive never been to one..., thats why im asking lol

well then, you neednt one unless you are a danger to yourself or others... cutting can be dangerous, you should keep an eye on yourself. ask your doc what they think about the cuts you do.

no one should avoid the hospital if they are really in need, but i would never rush to one myself... urg :/

yes i know, ill ask my counselor when i see her on tuesday. i dont have a pdoc yet, in process of getting a new one. but yes ill ask my counselor what she thinks, and if i need a hospital, just maybe ill go.

yes, hospitals get meds in quick, that is something they are good or bad (depending on what way you look at it) i hope you fin what you need. this sounds hard on you.

thanks, yes it is hard on me. im having highs and lows. and i just dont know wahts going on any more. the meds im taking arent doing what there supposed to, and im sick of taking meds as it is, but i just want to get better nad have something that works

oh, you are taking meds, cool. i got confused... there are some other cutters around here.. hope they are private messaging you to help.. i only know about it, for having a daughter who cut, was really worrisome. but i have no personal experience so i am a bystander at best :( i wish the best for you and hope you find your healing, it sounds like you want it.

yes im taking meds lol.
i do want it, so much.