Allyson, what would happen if you just went to the ER? (I have no idea, so that might a horrible thing, but sometimes I find you just have to force the issue. "I need this, and I need it now.")
I'm sorry they're being so stupid.
No, it's shiny! I like to meet new people. They've all got stories...
Kaylee ,'Serenity'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Jan 31, 2013 8:07:07 am PST #9497 of 30001
Because books.
askye - Jan 31, 2013 8:07:20 am PST #9498 of 30001
Thrive to spite them
Allyson I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time.
DavidS - Jan 31, 2013 8:10:48 am PST #9499 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Allyson, what would happen if you just went to the ER?
I would be leery of doing this, just because how you're admitted for psychiatric care can determine when and where you'll be let out. That is you might not be able to leave until they say so.
meara - Jan 31, 2013 8:13:43 am PST #9500 of 30001
That is you might not be able to leave until they say so.
I suspect that's less a concern than who would pay for it. Because really, no one wants to be depressed, finally manage to deal with that, and then get a $40k hospital bill or something.
I will throw in on the "do you want me to call insurance people or somebody" pile, I'm home today and have a landline with long distance...and am willing to be a bitch as needed, especially for other people.
§ ita § - Jan 31, 2013 8:31:47 am PST #9501 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
If the choice is between not being in hospital and doing something there's no coming back from, go to the ER. Go and tell them the truth, and they will hospitalise you.
Ginger - Jan 31, 2013 8:32:49 am PST #9502 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I swear, the entire medical system was not designed to deal with sick people.
Do you have a PCP who will go to bat for you, Allyson? Mine has on occasion raised hell on my behalf. You could try e-mailing the situation to your PCP. Also, sometimes, if you get the right advice nurse, she can cut through the crap. Here, at least, a lot of the scheduling people get tunnel vision and don't look to see if you can get an appointment at another facility.
le nubian - Jan 31, 2013 8:42:23 am PST #9503 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
don't they have urgent care psychiatrists? or am I naïve about this?
Allyson, are you near a university/teaching hospital? The insurance issues may need to be managed, but they might be able to give you better advice about how to get your needs met within 24 hours.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 31, 2013 8:45:15 am PST #9504 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
My university hospital has a psych emergency program-- if you let me know what hospital you are near, I can try and find out if it is similar there and what you should actually do.
Allyson - Jan 31, 2013 8:47:11 am PST #9505 of 30001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Kaiser Los Angeles medical center. I'm embarassed but need to ask if I can go home early to sort this out.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 31, 2013 8:49:02 am PST #9506 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I will see what I can find