Ok, so, I've heard to be admitted, you would have to be classified as a danger to yourself. And I haven't activly done sh for two years, but I think about it every day, and don't want to trust myself with a knife in my hand, and also don't trust myself to go on my balcony alone because I'm scared I'll do something. My mh is really down the drain, but I don't actively hurt myself.
But the thing is, I'm a minor and still going to school. My grades have never been better, and I'm scared that going to a mental hospital will ruin all my hard work, bcs I sacrificed so much for school, including personal hygiene (I struggle so much). So yeah, I'd like to hear someone else's opinion on this.
#Should I ask to be admitted to a mental hospital or not.
mellow vigil
split dragon
Ok, so, I've heard to be admitted, you would have to be classified as a danger t...
If you’re not actively a danger to yourself, there’s really no need. I’ve been twice because I was a genuine harm to myself, and while it definitely stopped me from doing anything to myself and gave me time to calm down, I dont think it did much other than that because in all honesty that’s mostly what a short-term facility is meant to do.
Still, even if you don’t need to be admitted to a psych ward, you still definitely need help in other ways and so I’m gonna ask if you have a therapist that you regularly go to?
split dragon
If you’re not actively a danger to yourself, there’s really no need. I’ve been t...
I should add onto this by saying that mental facilities are more of a space to cool-off from an impulsive attempt or similar, it’s not necessarily meant to do much other than that (at least in my state in the U.S, I’m sure there’s much better resources in other states or countries)
mellow vigil
If you’re not actively a danger to yourself, there’s really no need. I’ve been t...
Ok, thanks for answering.
To your question: No, bcs I've never told my parents about anything (bcs I'm terrified). But I am seriously considering asking for one.
split dragon
Ok, thanks for answering.
To your question: No, bcs I've never told my parents a...
Please do, it’s the best decision to help yourself you’ll ever make if I’m being honest. Asking for help IS hard, but it’ll do so much to help you that you might not even think about
It’s the best decision I’ve ever made in my life to be honest, therapy has saved my life on multiple occasions so by all means please do ask for help.
mellow vigil
I'll definitely talk to the social worker at my school, then I'll see. Again, thanks for answering^^
split dragon
I'll definitely talk to the social worker at my school, then I'll see. Again, th...
You’re very welcome! Hey, if you ever need someone to talk to in the meantime I’m available most days for most of the day lol, feel free to reach out. There’s so much life to live and ending it early won’t do anything to help, so always know you aren’t alone and someone’s in your corner 💜
mellow vigil
Thanks for the offer 🫶🏾
split dragon
No problem! :)