Want to live on a ward

[Winniethepooh]

Anyone else want to live on a psychiatric ward?

People are always complaining about psychiatric wards. But I've liked nearly all the psychiatric wards that I've stayed in. If I could, I would stay in one for the rest of my life. Sadly, it doesn't work that way any more in my country.

 

[Marktheghost]

I'd consider it.

I'd be less lonely.

 

[Viola]

I do sort of know what you mean. I feel safe in hospital I don't even know why.

 

[BPD Barbie]

Yeah I've only ever had decent experiences with wards and doctors. For me, I felt I could finally let lose and just get all my shit out of me, go completely crazy. It was nice to give up everything and have no responsibilities.

 

[catfletcher]

I had some long stays in a psych ward in Brussels and I loved it there. I was so lonely and depressed prior to admission and the friendships I made in there were amazing. The staff were lovely and I improved my French so much over the months...
My experiences of UK wards have been terrible and I would definitely avoid another admission to a psych ward in this country. Also, now I have children, my feelings have changed a lot - I'd not want them to visit me in a psych ward but it would be hell not to see them for even a day.
If I have to be admitted, I'd hope it might be to the maternity ward, so I could still see my children.

 

[Jean4]

No responsibilities.... meals cooked... if I could have my cats.. yes.

 

[Marchioness]

Anyone else want to live on a psychiatric ward?

People are always complaining about psychiatric wards. But I've liked nearly all the psychiatric wards that I've stayed in. If I could, I would stay in one for the rest of my life. Sadly, it doesn't work that way any more in my country.

I've thought about it ever since I read an article about that famous artist in Japan who makes the illusions. She leaves to go make art then comes back after.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Definitely not, I like my own space and having my entertainment system which provides sports, movies etc when I want. It would drive me nuts being on a ward. I've already refused to go a month ago

 

[Squiddy]

Yes and no. Yes because no responsibilities and it can keep me safe, no because I'd miss my dog, friends, family and not have my phone or Nintendo Switch.

 

[Jean4]

Yes and no. Yes because no responsibilities and it can keep me safe, no because I'd miss my dog, friends, family and not have my phone or Nintendo Switch.

Cough. And your family here.

 

[Squiddy]

Cough. And your family here.

Yep, and my family here too

 

[Epsilon0]

I can relate to what you are saying. It sounds appealing, almost escapist - easy, carefree living far from the madding crowd.

I could, however, not live there permanently. Firstly because the constant contact with people who suffer would break me down conpletely, and secondly because I enjoy my autonomy far too much to let anyone decide what I eat for more than a short period of time.

 

[terry_a_davis]

I wouldnt like to live on a ward but i have some nice memories of my 9 week stay on a uk one. There were a couple of people who had been there for many months apparently, i heard 1 guy had an 18 month stay and he was happy.

 

[Moonomyth]

I was not happy with being committed but after a week I could feel myself acclimate to the routine. It was freeing not have to worry about anything after 2 PM and the last group therapy session was over. All I had to do was read or watch TV. After a few days the boredom vanished.

I don't want to go back but I can see how it could get comfortable if I had to be there for a long period of time. It wasn't therapeutic, really - half the planned activities of my ward never happened, and the group therapy was geared towards people who were completely lacking in coping mechanisms or had more serious long-term problems like schizophrenia. But since it wasn't therapeutic, I was never challenged, and I could easily see that being appealing but not helpful.

 

[Suicide_vampire]

I voluntarily admitted myself for 6 weeks about 15 years ago.
I didn't receive any help or support while I was in, they took me off all my meds and just left me, after a few days it began to feel like a holiday, I was able to just sit and read all day. I didn't have to deal with normal life, which meant escaping my abusive ex for a few weeks as she refused to visit me while I was in.
So I was calm and relaxed and because I was no problem and wasn't acting out they never bothered me, which on one hand was good but on the other I wasn't assessed properly.

 

[Moonomyth]

I voluntarily admitted myself for 6 weeks about 15 years ago.
I didn't receive any help or support while I was in, they took me off all my meds and just left me, after a few days it began to feel like a holiday, I was able to just sit and read all day. I didn't have to deal with normal life, which meant escaping my abusive ex for a few weeks as she refused to visit me while I was in.
So I was calm and relaxed and because I was no problem and wasn't acting out they never bothered me, which on one hand was good but on the other I wasn't assessed properly.

Yeah I'd say that's how it felt. I wasn't any trouble to the staff so I was left alone. Most of the time my conversation came from explaining ideas in group to the other patients when they didn't get it or from reassuring a schizophrenic patient that his disability appeal would probably go through. Other than that I reread Middlemarch, watched old movies, and received no help.

 

[toska]

No responsibilities.... meals cooked... if I could have my cats.. yes.

I relate

 

[TJuk]

No as they restrict you too much and most of the staff weren't that helpful

 

[Donk]

the first month in the ward was ok. met new friends and staff was very supportive. however i got really bored afterwards