does anyone know how long the psych ward in canada holds a person for failed suicide attempt? and how long does it take to recover from SN suicide attempt? i'm worried about failing too much.
Canadian here.Depends on how busy ER and Psych Ward is. When I wanted help on psych ward, I was in ER for 5 days because busy. It's often an issue in small towns, too. (No psych beds). Legally, I think you can only be held involuntarily for 72 hours. When I wanted help, the psychiatrist was "bouncing" patients by convincing them that they were safe to go. I wanted to stay, was expressing my Suicide plan, and he was trying to "bounce" me out of ER. He changed me to "voluntary" against my agreement. Crazy!
@Tearygirl
Read the SN Megathread and wiki about SN treatment. You will definitely be in ICU, if you are near an urban hospital. You will be treated with methylene blue and oxygen. You may need a blood transfusion. This is just theoretical, but if you read the resources, you'll have a better idea.