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Spouse admitted to Behavioral Psychiatric Unit

Posted by abidjan @abidjan, 1 day ago

My spouse was transferred from an ER to a Behavioral Psychiatric Unit for med adjustment due to agitation. Visitation is limited to 30 minutes. I am worried it may upset him when I visit then leave. Is it better to go and visit or wait until he is stabilized?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 23 hours ago

@abidjan OH, what a tough situation for both of you. He must be feeling so abandoned! Can you talk to his docs about whether they think the visits are wise? Or the facility social worker?
If you don't get helpful advice, maybe try 2 visits and see if he is better with seeing you. Can you bring his favorite blanket, robe, sweater or sweatshirt from home so he has something familiar?

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abidjan | @abidjan | 14 hours ago
In reply to @sueinmn "@abidjan OH, what a tough situation for both of you. He must be feeling so abandoned!..." + (show)
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@abidjan OH, what a tough situation for both of you. He must be feeling so abandoned! Can you talk to his docs about whether they think the visits are wise? Or the facility social worker?
If you don't get helpful advice, maybe try 2 visits and see if he is better with seeing you. Can you bring his favorite blanket, robe, sweater or sweatshirt from home so he has something familiar?

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@sueinmn I talk to his nurse everyday. They tell me it is up to me. The goal is to get him stablized. One suggested I check to see what kind of day he is having. Another said to wait. I want to do what is best for him. I just don't know what that is.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 11 hours ago
In reply to @abidjan "@sueinmn I talk to his nurse everyday. They tell me it is up to me. The..." + (show)
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@sueinmn I talk to his nurse everyday. They tell me it is up to me. The goal is to get him stablized. One suggested I check to see what kind of day he is having. Another said to wait. I want to do what is best for him. I just don't know what that is.

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@abidjan You know your spouse better than anyone!
With my spouse, I would call and ask about how he is doing, if they say Okay, I would visit. Then I would check later in the day to see how he does afterwards. That will give me the answer.

Hugs!

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