Should I ask to go into hospital? I feel like I'm in crisis with mental health

pearl123

There's alot of people on here who are really hoping you doing ok. Please if you don't feel right get some help from some of the suggestion already give.
And please do tell your on Monday doctor or mental health team that you had a bit of a crisis over the weekend.
Make sure you make time to do the things that give you pleasure. Pop on a favourate DVD, music or whatever gives you pleasure.
Remember, the samaratans are great. And you've also got alot of friends here.
Big hugs,

meritaten

So glad you are feeling a bit better today OP- thanks for the update!

merlot123

John, so pleased to read you are feeling better today, never mind Happy Christmas, I would like to hear from you before then, keep us updated, some of us are online very late at night, if you ever need to chat the peeps on this board will help, we are all ears.

Thinking of you.

merlot123

justmel

So sorry you are having such a hard time,never hesitate to call for help at any time,i have a crisis team myself but they always told me that if for any reason they cannot be reached i can go straight to A&E and ask for someone to see me,in fact i have in the past and they have always called someone over...it can be a bit of a wait but is well worth it to keep safe.

Keep posting here if it helps too,even on better days,even when you don't want to talk about the bad things,when i post here it is often completely unrelated to my illness and i just post to join in/have a chat etc....it's an outlet.

Take care and please stay safe,hugs to you x

victory

HappySaver1968 wrote: »

Hi fellow Moneysavers, I just wanted to let you know that everything's OK now. I spoke with Samaritans and then must have fallen asleep because I was so tired as I didn't wake up until after 10! I feel not bad today and have just ignored my wifes texts and calls as it is stress I don't need right now. Thanks again, have a good Christmas everybody. John.

I have been thinking about you today and very pleased to see you have posted, please post whenever you feel the need, I am glad you feel better and ignoring the wifes texts, if that is a trigger for you continue to do that, take care of yourself

AnnaLicious_2

Hi John, sorry you're having such a bad time of it. Dealing with life problems is so much more difficult if you have someone sending you angry texts and you have mental health problems. You will have to address your housing situation at some point in this, but there are people that can help you.

Contact Shelter's free housing advice helpline on 0808 800 4444 (calls are free from UK landlines and main mobile networks).
http://england.shelter.org.uk/about_us/contact_us

Once your settled in your own space, you will feel a lot better.

Rummer

Glad to hear you are feeling better today, always remember that you can call your local crisis team even if you just need to talk. Please do make an appointment with your CPN as soon as you can to discuss coping strategies and to make sure you have things in place if you feel this way again.

Take care

tankgirl1

Thanks for the update John. Glad to hear you got some sleep.

I've been away from the pc for a couple of days, and had been thinking of you.

HappySaver1968

Hi everyone, thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love and kindness you've shown me.

Things have been a bit better. Good, but not great. I had a visit from an "Adult Protection" officer from the local police who was very nice. I wasn't expecting their visit but they said Social Services had been in touch and that I was very vulnerable for various reasons, mental health, disabilities etc. They asked me to go over what had been happening and they said that what my wife was doing was very serious and that she could be arrested/prosecuted for it. I showed them the messages on my phone but said it would probably cause me more problems than it's worth and that she would then stop me from seeing my children completely and I just couldn't cope with that as they're about the only thing keeping me going right now. The officer respected my wishes but reiterated that I MUST report any future problems and that Social Services even have the power to act on my behalf, is this true? what exactly is an Adult Protection officer? I've never heard of them before but the lady was very kind and understanding and seemed to know all about my situation.

Social Services have also booked me a short break in a local hotel for two nights which I'm really looking forward to and I've also asked my nurse if I can return to hospital for at least the foreseeable future as I'm not happy out here and don't have anything - no hope, no job, friends won't get involved with me anymore either because it causes problems between them and their wives/girlfriends who're all friendly with my wife. I tried to speak with my mum about all that's been happening but she's at the age now where she is "aware" of what's happening but can't really take it in if you know what I mean. I felt guilty for giving her all my problems and she just tried her best to understand, gave me a hug and a kiss and told me she loved me which was really what I needed to hear, even at my age! I had my mum call my wife without her knowing I was there and I put the phone on loudspeaker so I could hear my children as my mum asked to speak to them and it was so good hearing their voices, that really made my day.

John.

meritaten

happy - it sounds like someone is finally LISTENING to your probs! sounds like you have been Identified as a Vulnerable Adult. Thats good! you have people on YOUR SIDE now!
Let them help you - take thier advice. and if they can get you some respite care thats brilliant. a few days away - just what you may need!
good luck hun!