I've been so tired and not wanting to even move. My hygiene is extremely bad but I want to change that. But I can't even bring myself to hold a toothbrush. What should I do?

1 week ago

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When you go to the bathroom to pee, pick up you toothbrush and just stick it in your mouth, start moving it back and forth. Cut the water on, then think, it will only take one second to put toothpaste on it. Quickly remove it from your mouth, put toothpaste on it. Stick it back in your mouth, look at your self in the mirror and smile. Then move it back and forth, back and forth. Take it out , stick it under the water and place it back in its holder. Rinse your mouth out with water. Look at your self in the mirror, smile. Look to see if you flushed when you peed, If you didn't, flush now. Now, get a wash rag and get it wet. Wipe your face, look in the mirror and smile.Throw the wash rag in the bathtub. Good Job. Now go sit back down on the couch. Next time you go to pee, cut on the water in the tub before you pee..Then just get naked and get in. Always remember to check and make sure you flushed when you are finished. and always look in the mirror and smile.

1 week ago

What did you go through while you were being admitted?

What things were you allowed to bring? What could you not bring?

Why were you there?

What was your room like? What about the staff and other patients?

Was it recently?

1 month ago

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The actual admission process was horrible for me. I had just been transported from a regular hospital and I was crying throughout the interview for the admission. I said I don't know to most of the questions. The questions asks about personality and whether you have plans or thoughts to hurt yourself or someone else. You don't get to keep anything with you unless they are sandals (no sneakers or anything). Toothbrushes, shampoo, etc could be brought in but must stay at the nurse's station. You have to use their towels and clothes though. I was there for a suicide attempt, prefer not to elaborate on this. Well, I was on suicide precaution for a couple days so I didn't have a room because I had to sleep outside within view of the nurse's station. When I got a room, it was plain and cold. Three beds in a room and two night stands. Nothing else. Staff was wonderful and unless you try to do something against the rules they don't get mean. Though you can sometimes break rules if they are lenient enough. We weren't suppose to touch other patients, but this other girl and I played with each others hair when we were outside. I didn't see outside for three days, by the way. When I did, I was caged in, of course. Other patients are soooo much more sympathetic to your feelings than anyone possibly could be. Yes it was December 2008

I liked it a lot, minus the food, because home just felt like hell to me. For people who live in despair at home, mental hospitals are a haven for them…like it was for me.

1 month ago

I pretty sure I have symptoms of OCD (counting things, strictly keeping things in threes, organizing/cleaning alot, avoiding unevenness in body parts, and germaphobia) and I've never seen a doctor about it. My question is will these symptoms go away as I get older or do I need to get on medication to stop them? I feel like I'm still able to function alright, that's why I haven't seen a doctor…hopefully it doesn't get worse.

2 months ago

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I can only speak from experience, but generally they stay about the same or get a little worse unless you get some help. Help can be medication, or it can be behavior modification. Medication is pretty straight forward, you take a pill and it's supposed to help alleviate some of the symptoms of OCD. Behavior modification, on the other hand, takes a little more work and time. You work with a counselor or therapist, to find a way for you to deal with your OCD symptoms. For me, I did some of both. I took a prescription medication for awhile to break the OCD cycle, so the counselor and I could have a chance to work on the behavior modifications. Years down the road, I don't HAVE to clean the bathroom from top to bottom every single day with a toothbrush and bleach — I can clean it once a week, and do touch-ups in between with a package of bathroom wipes. Pretty much it's up to you. If your symptoms aren't bothering you and they're not interfering with your work, school and life … then don't worry about it. On the other hand, if you can't get anything else done because you're stuck in a cycle of constantly cleaning, counting, and such … get some help. Asking for help doesn't mean that you're "crazy", it just means that you need some help. Good luck!

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Personal experience.

2 months ago

i have an eating disorder, and possibly going to treatment…what are things you can bring?

can you bring:

Straightner?

make-u?

WHAT kind of clothes should i bring?

2 weeks ago

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Ok, been there several times.

——Clothes:

SOCKS!

Sweat shirts/sweat pants

Tee-shirts

PJs

Underwear, etc

SOCKS!

——-Personal items:

Deordant

Make-up

Hair spray/shampoo/etc

Soap

Toothpaste

Toothbrush

Anything you normally use to "fix yourself"

——Fun things:

Journal

Cards

Games

Books

PILLOW (the inpatient pillows suck)

Stuffed animal

Pictures

Now, some things they will keep locked up and only let you use in the morning or under watch. Like anything sharp, dangerous, electric, etc. You will have to get persmission and someone will take those items out for you.

In my experiences, it has not really been a "fashion show." Most people are comfy and relaxed.

Hope you feel better.

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6 days ago

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I've copied this from a really useful website, please check the site out if you're worried.

10 warning signs of Alzheimer's:

1. Memory loss. Forgetting recently learned information is one of the most common early signs of dementia. A person begins to forget more often and is unable to recall the information later.

What's normal? Forgetting names or appointments occasionally

2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks. People with dementia often find it hard to plan or complete everyday tasks. Individuals may lose track of the steps involved in preparing a meal, placing a telephone call or playing a game.

What's normal? Occasionally forgetting why you came into a room or what you planned to say.

3. Problems with language. People with Alzheimer’s disease often forget simple words or substitute unusual words, making their speech or writing hard to understand. They may be unable to find the toothbrush, for example, and instead ask for "that thing for my mouth.”

What's normal? Sometimes having trouble finding the right word.

4. Disorientation to time and place. People with Alzheimer’s disease can become lost in their own neighborhood, forget where they are and how they got there, and not know how to get back home.

What's normal? Forgetting the day of the week or where you were going.

Should I be concerned?

If you’ve noticed memory changes that are worrying you, call us

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5. Poor or decreased judgment. Those with Alzheimer’s may dress inappropriately, wearing several layers on a warm day or little clothing in the cold. They may show poor judgment, like giving away large sums of money to telemarketers.

What's normal? Making a questionable or debatable decision from time to time.

6. Problems with abstract thinking. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may have unusual difficulty performing complex mental tasks, like forgetting what numbers are for and how they should be used.

What's normal? Finding it challenging to balance a checkbook.

7. Misplacing things. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may put things in unusual places: an iron in the freezer or a wristwatch in the sugar bowl.

What's normal? Misplacing keys or a wallet temporarily.

8. Changes in mood or behavior. Someone with Alzheimer’s disease may show rapid mood swings – from calm to tears to anger – for no apparent reason.

What's normal? Occasionally feeling sad or moody.

9. Changes in personality. The personalities of people with dementia can change dramatically. They may become extremely confused, suspicious, fearful or dependent on a family member.

What's normal? People’s personalities do change somewhat with age.

10. Loss of initiative. A person with Alzheimer’s disease may become very passive, sitting in front of the TV for hours, sleeping more than usual or not wanting to do usual activities.

What's normal? Sometimes feeling weary of work or social obligations.

best wishes Sarix x

i need to be sick and fast to get out of something, any ideas?

6 days ago

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Toothbrush down the throat