Hello Dear Hsk11..
We would like to warmly welcome you to the forums...
I had the choice to be forced or volunteer admit myself to a mental health unit....
The first few days I went down...I think because I didn’t want to be where I was...I stayed in my room for 3 days not leaving it....I was scared...but in time after gentle persuasion from the nurse I slowly started getting invoked with the group sessions that they run...
It was full on with the psychiatrist that are their..but I can tell you honesty that I was looked after and cared for very well...I realised that I was in the best place I could be at that time...I was allowed my phone and was on these forums a few times a day to get support from the lovely people here...
I had no one they could ring to let them know my progress..I live alone...The voluntary units that I was in..was to help me to start caring for me again...There were patients coming and going...We all had turns of cooking for each other, had to look after our room..and ourselves..it was hard for me the first few weeks, but slowly I started getting better...I spent nearly 6 weeks in their...I’m sharing my story with you in the hope that it eases your anxiety about her being in their...They do care and will look after her....
I think it’s very wrong that the nurses, doctors are not keeping you updated..are you allowed to visit your partner..I wasn’t allowed visitors for around 3 weeks..then again I had no one to visit me...maybe ask the nurses if your allowed to visit your partner...
Hsk, if you need to keep ringing the unit and speak to them..and ask for updates....Please do so..I’m sure they will let you know how she is progressing...or if your not getting any answers from them...maybe go to the ward she is in and ask their...
I am really deeply sorry that your partner got into such a dark place...I hope with all my heart that your partner starts her journey back to wellness...
My kindness wishes with care..
Grandy..