How to deal with a loved one who has been admitted to a mental health facility?!
Question: How to deal with a loved one who has been admitted to a mental health facility!?
a loved one of mine, is staying in a facility because of pressure and stress, how do I talk and act around him so that he doesn't get annoyed but also doesn't feel as if i'm treating him different because of his situation!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I was just released from a mental health facility a few days ago!. I'm bi-polar and know the signs when I need help!. Treat your loved one as if he was in any other hospital for any other illness!. Show that you care by being there for him, ask him what you can do for him!. Maybe he needs you to make some phone calls for him or help with personal business!. When you're in a mental facility it's like being in a total different world!. I had to rely on my friend to contact the "outside world" for me to keep my personal business going!. Hearing these words are very comforting: "How are you feeling!?", "I want you to know I'm here for you", "What would you like me to do for you!?" "Would you like me to call you and what time!?", "Would you like me to pick you up when you're released!?" When you visit, hold his hand, talk about the days' events but nothing heavy, bring a magazine and read it with him!. Just do what you'd do if he was in the hospital after an accident or after having surgery!. Try not to look uncomfortable so he can feel at ease!. When you visit be prepared to see people who look homeless and out of it!. Most are trying out new medications and may appear drugged!. You're loved one may seem out of it because of a medication he may have been given!. Basically, just try to relax and when you visit, pretend you're in your own living room at home having a visit!. Remember, mental illness is like any other illness and he's no lesser a person because of it!. When he goes home be patient with him!. It will take a few days to get back into the swing of things and he may have to get used to taking medication on a daily basis for a while and may need to visit his doctor on a regular basis!. Like right now, I'm chilling for the next few days, doing things as I feel comfortable and not stressing about the laundry piling up!. Be patient with him he may not be able to return to work right away!. He'll feel more comfortable knowing he's allowed to just take one day at a time for now!. Don't worry, he'll be back better than ever before you know it :)Www@Answer-Health@Com
Start off by apologizing and saying that you wish you had known and that you want to be a better friend to him by supporting, but you need to know how!. Take his advice!.
Several people have the right idea here - treat him as you would normally, but with one major difference- actually listen to him!. He probably showed signs and reached out the only way he knew how to you and you probably missed it!. Don't beat yourself up over it because it happens all the time between friends because people take their friendships for granted!.
While he is there find out what interests him, whether it be a movie/game/book and share it with him!. Once he is out then maintain this activity and build on it so that he doesn't fall back into misery!.
When he comes out he is going to face a lot of questions and feel very alone- support him by listening to him, taking him out of the house to do fun activities (sometimes he may protest, but tell him it is well worth it- I promise that afterwards he will thank you)!. Also maintain his favorite activity with him to keep somewhat of a routine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Several people have the right idea here - treat him as you would normally, but with one major difference- actually listen to him!. He probably showed signs and reached out the only way he knew how to you and you probably missed it!. Don't beat yourself up over it because it happens all the time between friends because people take their friendships for granted!.
While he is there find out what interests him, whether it be a movie/game/book and share it with him!. Once he is out then maintain this activity and build on it so that he doesn't fall back into misery!.
When he comes out he is going to face a lot of questions and feel very alone- support him by listening to him, taking him out of the house to do fun activities (sometimes he may protest, but tell him it is well worth it- I promise that afterwards he will thank you)!. Also maintain his favorite activity with him to keep somewhat of a routine!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Some of the most hurtful things you could do to someone that is suffering is wrap them up in cotton wool!. I'm 14, and having people protect me from the truth was realy hurtful and even now, I wonder if I know everything!
You show great compassion in trying to help your friend, but for everybody its different! Treat him normally and if he's
worth anything as a friend he should appreciate it!
I'm sure that when you're there you'll know what's right!.
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You show great compassion in trying to help your friend, but for everybody its different! Treat him normally and if he's
worth anything as a friend he should appreciate it!
I'm sure that when you're there you'll know what's right!.
Good LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com
Act like nothing's wrong so you'll treat him the same!. He's the exact same person, but now he's getting help!. I went into the psych ward of a hospital recently and nobody treated me differently and it felt nice!. But make sure you ask if he's okay!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
How about not treating him any different!. He's getting help!. Everyone gets stressed out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ignore this idiot!. Try to be as loving and supportive as you would with anyone who was unwell!. Just being there will be a massive help!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just be there for them, you may need to listen more than talk!.
Act normally and tell them that they WILL be well again!
Just ignore first answer-there are some jerks about!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Act normally and tell them that they WILL be well again!
Just ignore first answer-there are some jerks about!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just treat him as you always have!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i agree with the others, just treat him the way you always do!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
tell him he's a loser and so are you!. why dont you commit yourself and join him!.Www@Answer-Health@Com