Mental Health: How do I have myelf committed?

How do I have myelf committed?I have been feeling acutely suicidal the past week and my thoughts are out of control. I am mentally ill and have been diagnosed over the past few months with a mood disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and depression and keep having thoughts of wanting to hurt myself. How do I commit myself to a psych ward, I have no insurance or medicaid can my county mental health office commit me on my behalf if I tell them about my suicidal thoughts and urges? They paid for my psychiatrist and my psychologist. Thank you

Answer by Kelle
Call an ambulance and they will take you to the hospital. You will be admitted on your own report of what is going on.

Costs will be worked out.

Do it now. All the best.

Answer by studyingmom
Suicide is no way out, and you are very brave to ask for help!!! Good on you mate! You can go to your local hospital and ask to talk to the mental health unit, but if you live in a small town, you can also talk to the hospital doctor about your suicidal feelings. And yes, your current mental health office can also help you to get admitted to hospital until you are feeling stronger.
good luck

Answer by Katy E
You need to go to the ER. I wouldn't call the ambulance because you will have to pay for that extra bill. When you go to the ER you will probably be there for about 4 hours while they run blood test and you talk to a social worker. If you cannot commit to saftey they will admit you if they have an open bed. Make sure this is really what you want and NEED because it isn't a very good experience. When you get there they will strip search you and then you will lose almost all priveledges. You wont even be able to go to the bathroom without asking for permission. Trust me...Ive been in the psych hospital 7 times. I am borderline too. Whatever happens, do not let them talk you into Shock Therapy. It made me lose my memory. Good Luck. Be safe. and oh, pack a bag with clothes when you go to the ER incase you do end up staying. AND Bring a book.....its soooooo boring.

Answer by aubrey
every county has a psych ward that you can check yourself into if you are suicidal. Those places in my experience are very cold and impersonal. If you have a plan and are prepared to follow through then call 911 and they will take you away. They hold you for 3 days then usually let you go, refer you to a less offical residental treatment home or hold you for another 14 days. the main focus is to put you on pills, dull your senses enough to keep you from hurting yourself. most people who feel suicidal don't go through with it, it is more about needed help. I have been given all the same labels plus bipolar. There are alternatives to pills, cold hospitals and doctors that only have a few minutes to talk to you.

Please check these out some may help
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=bipolarorwakingup#p/u/29/3c4CmhwD80w
bipolarorwakingup.com
newlightbeings.com
indigochild.com
stickam.com/reecejones87 Reece also has some great youtube videos with the same name. on stickam he hosts a weekly mass meditation with 1,000's of people all over the world. 12:30pm sundays(pacific time)

Answer by Desperately Confused
My Dear Friend,

I really feel for you after reading your question. I am a Muslim and I would like to give you an advise. Suicide is never been an option for any human being. There is a cure for every diease in this world. Honey is the cure for every Physical illness and for Mental relief we read Holy Book Quran. I have been through really difficult time in the past but God has helped me a lot to solve all my problems, health wise even doctors has given up.

Do some Research on Spritual healings by The Holy Book Quran...

Take Care.

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