Brilliant video to spread awareness Mike. I wish there had of been more videos like the ones about your experience when I was suffering psychosis and the extremely tough path of navigating bipolar. Your openess and honesty will really help give people the courage to speak out and seek the help they need, as well as their friends and loved ones to spot the signs. Keep doing your thing bro!
I’ve only been in hospital once but it was a really positive experience. Lots of group therapy, good food, and friendly patients and staff. I loved having that time out from real life to just work on myself. Also helped to have meds and time to sleep because i was manic and hadn’t slept in a week.
Some places are far worse than what you describe. I think it depends the state/governments funding priorities/competence. (Especially in the US where each state has wildly different priorities and some governors put religious fanatics in charge of their departments of health/welfare.)
This sounds like a much more theraputic experience than what I went through at a psych ward... We weren't allowed phones, games, music; nothing. We were locked out of the bedrooms from 9 in the morning till beditme (7 pm), so we had to sit around in the hallways and common rooms all day, every day. Like you said, there was a wide variety of people with different mental illnesses, but in my ward it often got violent- lots of screaming, smashing of landline phones, objects thrown, etc. We had the usual vital checkups before bedtime, but one night past 3 in the morning, I woke up to getting my blood drawn! Crazy stuff. It sounds like mental health care is much better in the UK than where I live! I'm glad that you seemed to have a generally positive experience, best wishes and keep it up!
My parents threatened to have me sectioned when i first started having severe panic attacks and i was petrified of being sent to a psychiatric hospital and having no control over anything, the scariest thing I could imagine was being alone having such bad attacks in a place where I knew no one. Even though they would have known how to care for me I'm so glad I didn't end up being sent there bc it would have been so distressing to have been there against my will. Wish videos like this had been around at the time ❤
Thanks so much for your comment Nicola! I can imagine it would be petrifying, especially when we’re all so unaware of what it’s like inside. I'm so glad you found this useful 🙏
Can’t recommend getting sectioned but it was still a great experience for me. Just taking that break from real life really gives you the chance to untie all the knots in your mind.
56 days?! Here in the US they're in a race to kick you out. (Like waiters hurrying you through your meal to clear the table for another diner.) They don't like holding people longer than a week.
@@CodingAbroad I could actually yes! In both hospitals. Also, there was a couple of computers anyone could use which didn’t seem to have any big restrictions on. 😀
@@itsmikemcdonnell thanks for your reply, very interesting. Would you say it was “peaceful”? Being woken up every hour would have bothered me too, I’m such a light sleeper
Brilliant video to spread awareness Mike. I wish there had of been more videos like the ones about your experience when I was suffering psychosis and the extremely tough path of navigating bipolar. Your openess and honesty will really help give people the courage to speak out and seek the help they need, as well as their friends and loved ones to spot the signs. Keep doing your thing bro!
You’re a gem Dan! Lovely to know that the vids are having a positive impact. I'll keep them coming my man 👊
I’ve only been in hospital once but it was a really positive experience. Lots of group therapy, good food, and friendly patients and staff. I loved having that time out from real life to just work on myself. Also helped to have meds and time to sleep because i was manic and hadn’t slept in a week.
@@andrewoats This is amazing to hear. I completely agree, very therapeutic to not have to worry about work and be present during your recovery!
Some places are far worse than what you describe. I think it depends the state/governments funding priorities/competence. (Especially in the US where each state has wildly different priorities and some governors put religious fanatics in charge of their departments of health/welfare.)
This sounds like a much more theraputic experience than what I went through at a psych ward... We weren't allowed phones, games, music; nothing. We were locked out of the bedrooms from 9 in the morning till beditme (7 pm), so we had to sit around in the hallways and common rooms all day, every day. Like you said, there was a wide variety of people with different mental illnesses, but in my ward it often got violent- lots of screaming, smashing of landline phones, objects thrown, etc. We had the usual vital checkups before bedtime, but one night past 3 in the morning, I woke up to getting my blood drawn! Crazy stuff.
It sounds like mental health care is much better in the UK than where I live! I'm glad that you seemed to have a generally positive experience, best wishes and keep it up!
That sounds awful! I hope you’re better now 🙏
My parents threatened to have me sectioned when i first started having severe panic attacks and i was petrified of being sent to a psychiatric hospital and having no control over anything, the scariest thing I could imagine was being alone having such bad attacks in a place where I knew no one. Even though they would have known how to care for me I'm so glad I didn't end up being sent there bc it would have been so distressing to have been there against my will. Wish videos like this had been around at the time ❤
Thanks so much for your comment Nicola! I can imagine it would be petrifying, especially when we’re all so unaware of what it’s like inside. I'm so glad you found this useful 🙏
Hi Mike. I don't think ensuite rooms are the norm yet. I worked in many units with just an occasional en suite room.
@@S24suagain I got rather lucky then to be fair! 2 out of the 3 hospitals had them for me!
Very insightful!
Sounds cool. How do I get myself sectioned?
✋ Not my intention
Can’t recommend getting sectioned but it was still a great experience for me. Just taking that break from real life really gives you the chance to untie all the knots in your mind.
No structure seems odd why do they do that wouldn’t that make someone go crazier
I kinda liked it! Allowed me to take things slow and process my thoughts!
56 days?! Here in the US they're in a race to kick you out. (Like waiters hurrying you through your meal to clear the table for another diner.) They don't like holding people longer than a week.
Yep, 2 x 28 day sections (the min)
Can you use a mobile? Can you access RUclips?
@@CodingAbroad I could actually yes! In both hospitals. Also, there was a couple of computers anyone could use which didn’t seem to have any big restrictions on. 😀
@@itsmikemcdonnell thanks for your reply, very interesting. Would you say it was “peaceful”? Being woken up every hour would have bothered me too, I’m such a light sleeper
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