It’s both funny and sad to hear him mystified by how a patient is struggling one day and practically overnight he’s much better. I laugh and cry at the same time, because I was that patient and on more than one occasion I had to lie and “fake it” in order to be allowed to go home. I was still severely depressed and suicidal, but I wasn’t getting better locked away. I thought it was ridiculous how they make you do a “safety contract” in order to agree to release you from the psych prison. The patients know the “safety contract” is just another form they use to CYA, in case we kill ourselves upon release. I know now, after 5 times, what to say, what to do and how to act, so they can’t lock me away again. Meanwhile, I take things day by day, but I’m always prepared to end it, which gives me lots of comfort.
Im very sorry to hear about your struggles. I know the inpatient unit is not a great environment and it can make it difficult for some patients to get better based on the restrictions. I also know that some patients do know what to say and "fake it" in order to get out, however, I also saw patients genuinely improve over the course of several days with therapy, medication, and support. It's not a perfect system, but they do their best for the safety of the patient and those around them. I hope you are doing better and live a long, fulfilling life
Love watching your videos!! -from a current m1 (:
It’s both funny and sad to hear him mystified by how a patient is struggling one day and practically overnight he’s much better.
I laugh and cry at the same time, because I was that patient and on more than one occasion I had to lie and “fake it” in order to be allowed to go home. I was still severely depressed and suicidal, but I wasn’t getting better locked away. I thought it was ridiculous how they make you do a “safety contract” in order to agree to release you from the psych prison. The patients know the “safety contract” is just another form they use to CYA, in case we kill ourselves upon release.
I know now, after 5 times, what to say, what to do and how to act, so they can’t lock me away again. Meanwhile, I take things day by day, but I’m always prepared to end it, which gives me lots of comfort.
Im very sorry to hear about your struggles. I know the inpatient unit is not a great environment and it can make it difficult for some patients to get better based on the restrictions. I also know that some patients do know what to say and "fake it" in order to get out, however, I also saw patients genuinely improve over the course of several days with therapy, medication, and support. It's not a perfect system, but they do their best for the safety of the patient and those around them.
I hope you are doing better and live a long, fulfilling life