What will they do if I check myself in

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TW: not doing well mentally or emotionally at all. Having some really dark thoughts and the more I try to ignore it the worse it gets. I seriously feel like I need to check myself into the psych ward before I hurt myself. I have some severe health issues going on and am dealing with quite a bit of pain, and I have major procedures and appointments coming up. My question is, if I check myself in will I still get to go to my drs appointments? I’m checking myself in to keep myself alive, if I am to stay alive I need to stay on top of my health problems and the severe pain I have. I know this may sound so fucking stupid. I don’t know. I’m in a crisis.

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Check yourself in. Don’t worry about anything else. You can deal with it later. Your mental health is the most important thing-take care of one need at a time. 
Do you have any support?

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If you have medications already prescribed to you, they will continue giving it to you. They may change the dosage while you are there. For me is was usually for 2 weeks (I have MS and have been inpatient for depression 5 times). You wont get to go to your appointments but they should be able to help you reschedule them (i had to make appointments with my neurologist and physiatrist before i could be discharged). There is a phone and they will look up any numbers you need. You can have someone bring you clothes or they provide scrubs. Being admitted was a huge help for me because my meds would get adjusted a little and for two full weeks there was nothing i could do but focus on trying to feel better. Do not make friends, do not keep in contact with anyone after you leave (it seems rude but honestly its almost never worth keeing in touch). Its not a fun experience but i have never regretted getting the help i needed.

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I had a friend go through something similar. They’ll take you in and they’ll get you on meds that will help. You’ll be there a minimum of 72 hours. Depending on your situation it could be longer. You typically aren’t allowed to leave for other appointments so those would need to be rescheduled, or possibly done virtually. Once you’re stable and no longer a danger to yourself they’ll release you with some scripts and a follow up plan of care. In my friend’s experience it was definitely worth it.

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What will they do if I check myself in

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