Metal Ward? HELP!!? please?

Question

How would they treat a 12 yr old ciutterr ina MW? Food? Other people? medS?

HELP!...im scared silly..PLEAS@

Answer 1

It's ok, I'm nuts enough to understand perfectly. They would probably try to determine what is causing you to cut, is it anxiety, depression, etc... then they would begin by treating that with medication. Diet can hepl in some situations but it's not used in hospitals. Other people? There might be group sessions with other people that have the same problems... cutting, anxiety, etc.... It's not like they make it look in the movies.....

Answer 2

dont worry, i was 12 and admitted to one for being a cutter and suicidal, they will treat you like any other person, feed you food , give you meds...nothing to worry about- im 15 now

if you want to talk email me, =)

bye

Answer 3

I suggest you use spell check and rewrite the question so people can understand you.  

Answer 4

Sorry, that didn't make any sense at all.

I think you're getting a bit ahead of yourself here. Please calm down and explain what you mean.

Answer 5

Its ok.  It is like being in the hospital except for the fact that the doors on the ward are locked and there is no glass or other sharp objects around.

You will have group therapy and things like arts and crafts.  Some have TV and game rooms.  Some have movie nights, etc.

I always gained weight because the food is good and they give you snacks ALL THE TIME.  One place I was at had a snack counter and I ate so many rice krispy treats and ice cream.  

The people are fine.  Some will be very depressed and some will be loners.  But most like to talk, especially during break times and at night.  I actually met some friends in the hospital once.

The hardest thing for me was the nightly bed-checks.  Someone comes around and checks in your room every 5-15 minutes, depending if you are on suicide watch or not.  At first, I would wake up everytime, but then I got used to it.

It will be ok.  Bring a pillow, a stuffed animal, a deck of cards, and some books and you will be fine.  Take care.

Answer 6

Take a deep breath    --   okay, unless something has happened where you have severely hurt yourself (which you then will not be able to read this anyway) you are not going any where right now.

If you are going to be placed in a psych hospital that is in a county hospital, you will be treated with a lot of courtesy, they will be extremely compassionate, very caring. They will have you separated from the adults. The food will be hospital food, I don't know if you have had it before but in my town it is some of the best food you can get. The other people you are around will be scared also. You will be with youth who will be able to relate to you. While you are there you will meet with a psychiatrist (a medical doctor who is trained in mental health), a therapist, maybe a social worker, and if needed a psychologist (they might test you to see if they can provide a diagnosis). You will not stay long in this type of hospital. In the US the stay is usually no longer than 10 days.

If you are talking about a treatment center they will treat you the same way, kind, caring, helpful. Your first day or two will be similar to the psych ward. Then you will be spending a longer time, it truly depends on the place how long this stay will be. I know SAFE Alternatives (in Chicago and Texas) is a 30 day program, DelAmo in California ranges from 2 - 6 weeks. Here again the food will be okay, it will taste like caffiteria food at school. Being in one of these places will usually provide some form of education so you will stay current in your studies. The other patients will be about your same age, dealing with the same issues you are. You will receive a lot of different types of therapy.

If your cutting has gotten out of hand or has become dangerous, PLEASE get help.

Best Wishes!!!