Depression Support Group
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Is there anyone else you can talk to?
also, that sucks that you have been sent to crisis when you went in to talk to someone. I actually was an in patient for awhile in a mental hospital and for me it was awful. something you might try while you are sorting things out is to call the national suicide hotline. I was always uneasy about calling them because I thought they were going to send the police or something to my house but if you tell them you just want to talk because you are emotionally upset they are totally fine with that. I finally got the nerve up to call them within the last year or so and I have done so a handful of times and it was very helpful for me. they were very understanding, smart, and kind and let me talk as long as I wanted and encouraged me to call back as many times as I needed to.
i'm sorry you are struggling right now. hope your day is going better today.
sorry for all the advice. just wanted to offer support and say you aren't alone.
I am just reading this on a Monday afternoon. My heart hurts for you. At around your age, one of my children broke completely away from me for the most part. Everyone told me it was normal teenage stuff but I just knew it wasn't. Since that time he has told me I was a terrible parent and does not want me in his life for now. He shared some memories with me; some I remember vividly, some I don't. In any event, had I known at any time during his high school years how badly he was hurting emotionally I would have tried to move heaven and earth to help. I pray there is one person brought to your mind that you feel trust in and that you will reach out to him/her.
In regards to commitment, in my personal experience with friends with children who have gone through the process, the stays are just too short to do much work. Would you consider a long-term treatment center in another city? If so, please speak to your MD to see what is needed to get you there.
I wish you peace more often then not, joy more then sorrow and strength over all.
Blessings and Peace to you.