Psych Ward Treatment Explained

 Many people deal with mental health issues. Even if someone doesn't have a diagnosis, life still gets hard for everyone. Even the strongest need time to cry and heal. Don't feel ashamed about a mental breakdown. It can happen to the most stable minds. I noticed a lot of people, boys and girls: have a fear of seeking out treatment. The psych ward isn't as scary as you might think. If you're dealing with mood swings, depression or hallucinations go to your local ER or A&E tell the lady at the front desk about your symptoms and what's going on. Let them know you are voluntarily wanting to be admitted into the psych ward. When you are in the hospital they will ask you a series of questions. Answer them honestly to get the help and meds you need. When in the psych ward; the first day you will be seen by a psychiatrist. Again you will be asked a series of questions. He will then spend your time in the hospital getting together and working on your diagnosis. The most days you will spend in the psych ward is about five days. Each day you will be fed 3 times a day. With snacks being given to you between meals. The psych ward is coed. Meaning you will be walking through the halls with both men and women. It's fun in the psych ward. You will be watching TV and playing games with other patients to pass the time. A lot of people go into the psych ward for many different reasons. It's not just the mentally ill there. Some are going to the psych ward for drug and alcohol detox. This is a brilliant move, because now in the hospital you will not be in contact with drugs or alcohol. This is why in the psych ward we have programs that cover a wide variety of issues. These programs are like meetings you must go to with other patients when in the psych ward. This is called "going to group" or "group". When the doctor gets your diagnosis he will give you medication while you are in the hospital. And this is why sometimes you will be in the psych ward for a few days. So the nurses and doctor can keep an eye out on you. Just in case bad side effects from the meds occur. When you are discharged they hand you prescription papers for your medication and a sheet saying why you were admitted with a diagnosis name shown on the discharge papers. The feeling of exiting the psych ward is so peaceful and pleasant. You feel like a new man. So please don't be afraid of the psych ward. And there is solace in have a "crazy label" aka diagnosis. Because then you can research on your own how to cope with your illness