fear of hospital
Question:
Dom, First, let me say, I saw a post from you a few days ago. How is your memory problem? Is it any better? Well, I hope it is. Please keep the newsgroup informed of your progress. Ok? From this post, it sounds like you dealing with many difficult mental health issues all at the same time, and that your physical health is at serious risk of deterioration. This is a terrible position to be in. And although I hear much of your personal motivation for tackling your problems, there does seem to be many obstacles which could undermine you. And you don’t seem to have an effective plan for managing your symptoms on your own in a manner that will alleviate the potential risk of serious deterioration to your health. I know that you are afraid. And I know that being in a hospital can make a person feel quite closed in, especially if it is a locked unit. But you were just seen by an medical doctor today. And this MD would be in a better position than someone on the internet to determine whether a hospital stay is the best thing for you. Dom, at the very least, a hospital stay will insure that you eat. And you need to eat to be healthy, both mentally and physically. Now, I do recognize the importance of feeling comfortable and safe while eating. But like I said, you have to eat, even if you have these persistent ideas that the food is contaminated. I bet that these ideas have always been wrong in the past, right? So, please talk about your irrational obsession of eating contaminated food. This will help the hospital staff to thoroughly assess your condition and to provide the most effective treatment. Dom, take care of yourself. Hang in there. And keep us posted. Victor – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Readers, I suffer from severe depression and other conditions. I have serious problems with bulimia and insomnia. The last couple weeks, I can’t eat without throwing up, and I can’t sleep either. I’m very nervous and agitated, and I can’t calm down. I went to a medical Dr. today, and she wanted to hospitalize me right away. I’m 5 ft 10 in and weigh almost 100 lbs. I sleep between 2 and 4 hours a night, but it’s not restful. I think I need immediate help, but I’m scared of being in a hospital. I must make a decision soon because I can’t stand it any longer. I was in hospitals before, but I wanted to leave all the time. I hate being forced to eat, but I’ll die soon if I don’t start. It’s hard to explain being afraid, but I don’t talk about my fear. I’m not afraid of getting fat. Rather I think my food’s contaminated with toxic materials, so I throw it up. My depression’s so bad I don’t function day to day. I do nothing at all, and I don’t want to. I need good advice about what I should do. Will a hospital help me? Can they help my anxiety, calm my nerves, and make me get sleep? I’m willing to cooperate about taking medication and even eating (supplements). What should I do? Someone, help me. Thanks. Truly, DOM
Response:
<snip I find it hard to explain and make other people understand. Can I really be helped? Please give me hope and encouragement. My decision will be tomorrow. Thanks all. Truly, DOM
Dom, I know that you are depressed and anxious. Continue to hang in there. Do your best. Yes, you can be helped. And don’t give up trying to explain your situation. You seemed to have done a good job here. And many people have obsessive thoughts about various things. Yours just happens to be focused on food. I would like to hear more about this. Specifically, are you concerned about your food being contaminated with germs or are you afraid that your food has some chemical contaminants? Sorry to hear that your memory hasn’t improved. Take care of yourself. Hang in there. And good luck with tomorrow’s decision. Victor
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Please go. Good Luck to you. Keep us posted and we will keep you in our thoughts. Joan
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Print these messages out and take them with you to your doctor. It might help with the treatment. And Please do go to the hospital for help. It will work. They can help you indeed. Good luck
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Dom, First, let me say, I saw a post from you a few days ago. How is your memory problem? Is it any better? Well, I hope it is. Please keep the newsgroup informed of your progress. Ok?
Dear Victor, Thanks for asking. It’s still the same. No improvement. From this post, it sounds like you dealing with many difficult mental health issues all at the same time, and that your physical health is at serious risk of deterioration. This is a terrible position to be in.
So, please talk about your irrational obsession of eating contaminated food. This will help the hospital staff to thoroughly assess your condition and to provide the most effective treatment. Dom, take care of yourself. Hang in there. And keep us posted. Victor
I find it hard to explain and make other people understand. Can I really be helped? Please give me hope and encouragement. My decision will be tomorrow. Thanks all. Truly, DOM
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Readers, Do you agree? Can a hospital help me? I must decide tomorrow. Please write back. Thanks. Truly, DOM – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Readers, I suffer from severe depression and other conditions. I need good advice about what I should do. Will a hospital help me? What should I do? Someone, help me. Thanks. Truly, DOM Hi Dom, And I feel it is imperative that you get into a hospital ASAP. The hospital can help your anxiety, calm your nerves and help you sleep
Please go into the hospital, it could change your – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – life around. Please let us know how you are doing. I wish you luck!! Jackie
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Readers, I suffer from severe depression and other conditions. I have serious problems with bulimia and insomnia. The last couple weeks, I can’t eat without throwing up, and I can’t sleep either. I’m very nervous and agitated, and I can’t calm down. I went to a medical Dr. today, and she wanted to hospitalize me right away. I’m 5 ft 10 in and weigh almost 100 lbs. I sleep between 2 and 4 hours a night, but it’s not restful. I think I need immediate help, but I’m scared of being in a hospital. I must make a decision soon because I can’t stand it any longer. I was in hospitals before, but I wanted to leave all the time. I hate being forced to eat, but I’ll die soon if I don’t start. It’s hard to explain being afraid, but I don’t talk about my fear. I’m not afraid of getting fat. Rather I think my food’s contaminated with toxic materials, so I throw it up. My depression’s so bad I don’t function day to day. I do nothing at all, and I don’t want to. I need good advice about what I should do. Will a hospital help me? Can they help my anxiety, calm my nerves, and make me get sleep? I’m willing to cooperate about taking medication and even eating (supplements). What should I do? Someone, help me. Thanks. Truly, DOM
Hi Dom, I feel so bad that you are suffering like this. And I feel it is imperative that you get into a hospital ASAP. The hospital can help your anxiety, calm your nerves and help you sleep, all with meds and possibly therapy. To get better, you must be honest with them about your fear of "food contamination", that sounds like OCD, and it requires certain medication. You have to talk to them about your fears, they can`t help you unless they know everything. You have nothing to be ashamed of, many people have anxiety disorders. They will also help to nourish your body again, either with supplements or IV`s. Please go into the hospital, it could change your life around. Please let us know how you are doing. I wish you luck!! Jackie
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Readers, I suffer from severe depression and other conditions. I have serious problems with bulimia and insomnia. The last couple weeks, I can’t eat without throwing up, and I can’t sleep either. I’m very nervous and agitated, and I can’t calm down. I went to a medical Dr. today, and she wanted to hospitalize me right away. I’m 5 ft 10 in and weigh almost 100 lbs. I sleep between 2 and 4 hours a night, but it’s not restful. I think I need immediate help, but I’m scared of being in a hospital. I must make a decision soon because I can’t stand it any longer. I was in hospitals before, but I wanted to leave all the time. I hate being forced to eat, but I’ll die soon if I don’t start. It’s hard to explain being afraid, but I don’t talk about my fear. I’m not afraid of getting fat. Rather I think my food’s contaminated with toxic materials, so I throw it up. My depression’s so bad I don’t function day to day. I do nothing at all, and I don’t want to. I need good advice about what I should do. Will a hospital help me? Can they help my anxiety, calm my nerves, and make me get sleep? I’m willing to cooperate about taking medication and even eating (supplements). What should I do? Someone, help me. Thanks. Truly, DOM
