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[fyrffytr1]

I know she is not allowed to listen to music right now. But when she gets home tune a radio to the local K-Love station. It plays modern uplifting gospel songs. If you have Sirius XM it is channel 063 IIRC.

 

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[releventchair]

Asking her might give some idea...
Some things are "missed" or simply wanted.
A small amount of a favorite candy for example..
Stuff to groom with. She may or may not spend time on fingernails. But if she did she might note they are being neglected.
Her hair might or might not bother her. Just being short one thing could make a difference. A preferred shampoo or something.

Minor / simple stuff.
But when not "at home" some things would be appreciated sometimes.
A sister brought me some hand me down lounge pants from a nephew .
I had been wearing a pair of old hospital scrub bottoms about three (or four) sizes too big someone at one hospital scrounged for me so I could be transferred to another hospital. Not like I'd packed a suitcase before having my cloths cut off in emergency.

So watch for any hints.
Maybe a single flower each visit if your not having something else in mind.
But don't underestimate your presence alone by visiting.

A rehab (following surgery) facility my ladyfriend was at , let me bring dogs in.
She missed them so they relieved me of worrying about what to bring , besides her lists...l.o.l..

 

[vpierceiii]

I’m sorry you and your family are going through this. I was once in a psyche ward for attempted suicide too.
In a way, not having too many things to pass the time ALONE is a good thing. Encourage your daughter to participate as much as possible in group activities. If they allow them to go down to the cafeteria to eat meals, encourage her to do that instead of eating in her room. Encourage her to talk with the workers and other patients who have similar issues.
It’s really important for her not to isolate in her room.
I know it’s hard to understand when your on the outside, but the environment they create inside is very good for relieving stress and pressures that can prolong her recovery.
So just don’t stress….give her what you can, most importantly let her know you love and support her.
Hope this helps.

 

[bobinsd]

My stepdaughter is having a very hard time dealing with Complex PTSD and after an attempted suicide she is now in the hospital in the psych ward.
She has already been there for 3 weeks, and will be there for at least 30 more days. They are very strict as to what they can have.. no plastic bags, nothing with strings or ribbons, nothing that they could harm themself with, no source of audio entertainment, no pens or pencils, no cell phones, no video games ...... Other than books, snacks, and a deck of cards, I am at a loss as to what I can take her to keep her mind occupied and help her make it through the next 30 days. I am the only person allowed to visit and try to get up there every other day if she is up to it. I, too, am struggling with this. Any ideas on anything I could take her? She is 29 years old.

I assume there is a tv. Bring up the internet and find a subject matter on yuotube she is interested in. Its a great way t pass time and rest yout mind

 

[Reulte]

Glue for decoupage (no scissors needed, you tear out the magazine paper)? That plastic-y clay for sculpture (you take them home and back them)?

 

[Npoling]

I’d recommend these two books:
Being Happy by Andrew Matthews
Living, Loving, and Learning by Leo Buscaglia
They really helped me during a dark time.
Best of luck

 

[PetesPockets55]

Sorry to hear about the difficulties she and you are experiencing.

I was thinking along the lines of crayons as well. They might be acceptable for using on crosswords or Sodoku as well.

A possible fun activity might be magician tricks or making ballon animals. That might be entertaining.

I know someone that admitted themself for a week and one of the activities they enjoyed doing was plastic beads that could be placed on a tray in a certain design (a cat, for instance) and then heated so the beads fused together. They were proud of their artistic accomplishment and pleased when I was elated to get one. Does she have a creative streak?

Thoughts are with you both.
And let her know we really do care about her and hope she sees that she is needed in this world.

 

[creskol]

I assume there is a tv. Bring up the internet and find a subject matter on yuotube she is interested in. Its a great way t pass time and rest yout mind

I wish I could do that for her, but sadly no tv.

 

[trdking]

I dont think they will allow the pencil or pen for Crossword etc... But bring her an Ipad She can download games read search the net and they should allow this device in. Good luck to you buddy

 

[tomytye]

Two vet friends, one’s wife and also my best friends daughter were as bad off or maybe even worse and all dramatically improved by doing one simple thing. Pot. High grade, indica strain. In tincture form. You can get it from medical pot dispensaries or pot shops if it’s legal where you’re at. It’s basically the same thing as all the cbd oils you hear and read about but with thc included. All showed dramatic improvements in literally days. More so in the following weeks. It’s non addictive. The human body has built in receptors to put it directly where it’s needed. It’s an all natural gift from god. Just a suggestion….

 

[Gare]

Opps


Gary

 

[creskol]

Creskol. I mailed a card out to that address, It was HARD for me to find the right words to put in but i hope she understands.

Gary

Thank you Gary! I appreciate that and I know she will too. She is now seeing a therapist 6 days a week. Hopefully, some good will come out of those sessions.

 

[Gare]

Our prayers are with her

 

[RustyGold]

Prayers and positive thoughts sent out.

 

[Seakur]

My stepdaughter is having a very hard time dealing with Complex PTSD and after an attempted suicide she is now in the hospital in the psych ward.
She has already been there for 3 weeks, and will be there for at least 30 more days. They are very strict as to what they can have.. no plastic bags, nothing with strings or ribbons, nothing that they could harm themself with, no source of audio entertainment, no pens or pencils, no cell phones, no video games ...... Other than books, snacks, and a deck of cards, I am at a loss as to what I can take her to keep her mind occupied and help her make it through the next 30 days. I am the only person allowed to visit and try to get up there every other day if she is up to it. I, too, am struggling with this. Any ideas on anything I could take her? She is 29 years old.

I know you're going thru a difficult time but I wanted to share something with you. Your stepdaughter has a neurodevelopmental disorder. [ND] Years ago, when I was finally diagnosed with a rare 'ND', they didn't know too much about them. Although the neurologists today have uncovered and named several, they still don't have much understanding of Mine, 'NCA'. It's similar to PTSD and seems allot like what your stepdaughter has.

NCA lays relatively dormant until age 18-24, THEN.. it comes out of remission and all hell breaks loose! If her age is in this slot, she may have it, instead. 50 years ago ND's were not discovered yet, so there were no PTSD diagnosed. However.. the military DID know about NCA back then and simply called it, 'Soldiers Heart'.
Because it reveals itself at this time in life, [I was 19], many inflicted are newly inlisted in the armed service, therefore, untrained military doctors may misdiagnose those rare few having NCA.. as having PTSD.

I spent a few years going to many specialists, including those at Duke University.. and because there were many bizarre symptoms with nothing showing up in Lab work, I was told it was 'just in my head'. I was finally correctly diagnosed at Mass General as having Neurocirculatory Asthenia. Even today, the erroneous and idiotic definitions of NCA that I read on the internet are discouraging. I am now working directly with the Chief of Neurology at Mass General to bring a more correct definition and clearer understanding about NCA to the medical world.
Anyway, after several trial medications, 'Tofranil' is what brought me back 'normal' and was my 'life changer'.

Im not a Doctor and I hope Im not presumptuous, but if your stepdaughter is experiencing all the bizarre episodes I did, I just felt I had to tell you about my situation and the medication that saved me. Please let me know if you mention this to your Dr., if they try the Tofranil, and how it turned out.
Results were almost immediate with me.

 

[creskol]

I just got home from visiting my stepdaughter .. it has been a long haul but she has reached a point through extensive therapy where both she and they feel comfortable in discharging her in the next week or two. I am so very happy about this, and want to thank all of you for your kind words.

 

[crashbandicoot]

I just got home from visiting my stepdaughter .. it has been a long haul but she has reached a point through extensive therapy where both she and they feel comfortable in discharging her in the next week or two. I am so very happy about this, and want to thank all of you for your kind words.

Great to hear creskol! I sincerely hope she can do well and prosper in her life,and yours!

 

[Mackaydon]

creskol,
Your frequent visits went a long way towards her recovery.
If she has a hobby or has expressed an interest in a subject, giving her books on that (those) subject(s) may help her through the process.
Don....
PS: My brother did two tours in Nam and came back...different. To some extent, I understand what you are experiencing. I've got your '6'.

 

[Gare]

Thank for the GREAT UPDATE Creskol !! you are a good person