Posted by muffled on February 5, 2007, at 17:55:33
In reply to Re: Hospitalization » vwoolf, posted by toojane on February 5, 2007, at 15:11:50
I dunno, but if it were me, I guess I'd check a local hosps for volunteer opportunities.
I know when I was in, that there was a volunteer that came in to do activities(which I refused to do cuz I wouldn't admit I was there?!?).
But anyways, mebbe from that point you could find info, or a nurse or someone that might have similiar interests?
Or mebbe thru united way or salvation army, you could do advocacy stuff?
When my Dad was 'in', he was struck by others there who had noone. He felt so sad for them.
In my city there is a very active scitzophrenia society, and they can be a very good source of info etc. You do not have to have scitzophrenia to deal with them, they will assist with other illness.
I think the thing is to be persistant until you find your place where you are able to help.
I think of the people alone is hosp, medicated and confused and alone. I think mebbe it will be tough, but good work for someone.
Helping others helps oneself heal too.
This is how I would begin my search.
Muffled
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