Discussion Is being locked in a mental hospital or mentally disabled center a good alternative to death or not?

[abel777]

I'm in a position where I only have two options. either accept death and end my sufferings immediately, or surrender myself to a mental hospital or a care center which keeps mentally ill and disabled people. they have to do it for free and with state funds though, if I could afford them for the rest of my life then I wouldn't be at this position to begin with.

I just can't have a independent life anymore. I have to die. suicide would be an immediate death but the mental hospital would be a postponed one in my eyes. somewhere that my food and bed and all else is ready and I don't have any responsibility but to eat and sleep until my death comes.

Is it a good idea? should we give it a try?

 

[CGN83]

I've been in a psychiatric hospital 4 times and I whilst don't know how they work around the world, here in the UK you often feel worse when you get sent home. It's the most boring place ever, I was allowed my phone but some people had theirs confiscated. You just get locked in the hospital with nothing to do, no therapy, nothing and they expect time to heal you.

 

[fungus]

I was in a youth psych-ward a while ago, so it is probably not to 100% the same like an normal psychiatric hospital, but for me it was okay. It is boring, you probably won't get much therapy and depending on your country the condition in their can be good or bad. I liked the fact that I don't have to care for myself and also didn't have to think much about the feelings of the people around me. Like I could give a fuck if the staff was annoyed about me not doing what they wanted. The inmates were nice, and the staff too. If you like places that aren't that overstimulating then it is kind of haven.
But, some people also experience it as more traumatic because they don't have control over a lot of things or because the place is absolute shit.
In my opinion if you think about going then go. It shows that you are not sure about death and want help and in that case it is the better option.

What also helps is googling the psych-wards in your area and look for reviews. They will be at least a little bit negative because people who are put in their involuntary are often angry but it at least gives you a small insight on what to expect.

 

[glided~hydrangea]

I'd personally prefer death. I haven't had nor known anyone else to have good experiences at any of those places. It's the equivalent to being in jail for being sad/depressed. I might be dramatic, but I'd choose to ctb over going back to one of those.

 

[Sphinxi]

I had a good experience at my mental hospital. I spent all day reading and playing chess or cards. It's probably similar to prison, but they treat you nicer, especially if you aren't the type to misbehave. I wish I could go back, really

 

[glided~hydrangea]

I had a good experience at my mental hospital. I spent all day reading and playing chess or cards. It's probably similar to prison, but they treat you nicer, especially if you aren't the type to misbehave. I wish I could go back, really

This is refreshing, honestly. From the sea of terrible horror stories I've heard, I was genuinely curious to know if anyone ever had any good experiences or things to say about them. I'm glad someone has that kind of testimony.

 

[Sphinxi]

This is refreshing, honestly. From the sea of terrible horror stories I've heard, I was genuinely curious to know if anyone ever had any good experiences or things to say about them. I'm glad someone has that kind of testimony.

I don't think that mental hospitals fix many mental health conditions. You probably won't get much actual psychiatric support, but what it does give you is space from the goings on of the world. Being without internet, and being forced to stay around other people made me very content with my life. I particularly enjoyed talking to nurses. It was really the only time in my life that I was ever outwardly social, come to think of it. If you like having your day regimented and you feel that the world is too much for you, mental hospitals are very comfortable in my experience.

I'm not sure where you are from, but this was in a coastal blue state in america, so ymmv

 

[glided~hydrangea]

I don't think that mental hospitals fix many mental health conditions. You probably won't get much actual psychiatric support, but what it does give you is space from the goings on of the world. Being without internet, and being forced to stay around other people made me very content with my life. I particularly enjoyed talking to nurses. It was really the only time in my life that I was ever outwardly social, come to think of it. If you like having your day regimented and you feel that the world is too much for you, mental hospitals are very comfortable in my experience.

I'm not sure where you are from, but this was in a coastal blue state in america, so ymmv

No yeah that makes total sense. For me, I personally found the whole premise and idea of being isolated with not even windows to see the outside world, especially as a person with several extracurriculars and a heavy social life, to be so constraining and suffocating, but given your insight, it really just depends on the individual person/hospital/circumstance/experience.

 

[Sphinxi]

No yeah that makes total sense. For me, I personally found the whole premise and idea of being isolated with not even windows to see the outside world, especially as a person with several extracurriculars and a heavy social life, to be so constraining and suffocating, but given your insight, it really just depends on the individual person/hospital/circumstance/experience.

Oh yeah I could definitely imagine how it would be hellish for you then haha