10 Simple Ways to Stay Out of a Psych Ward

Jan 02, 2014 12:15

Nobody likes psych wards unless you work in one. Getting pink-slipped to one (aka a 72-hour hold) is another matter. Let's discuss ways to avoid this, shall we ( Read more... )

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don't want more 'company' at work? another_wip January 2 2014, 18:13:33 UTC
Well said! Meds! people, meds are your BEST FRIEND. Listen to Jen...she KNOWS.

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Re: don't want more 'company' at work? onegrapeshy January 6 2014, 17:35:28 UTC
They just don't listen. Sigh.

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ext_1628625 January 2 2014, 19:03:18 UTC
Absolutely, positively GREAT post.

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onegrapeshy January 28 2014, 16:49:16 UTC
Thank you!!!!

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deenaml January 2 2014, 21:53:33 UTC
OK, I know you are both serious and kidding and speaking fro experience, but this is hilarious. From working in a public library, I can't relate to many of the above types of people who you encounter based on said circumstances.... :-/

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onegrapeshy January 6 2014, 17:37:57 UTC
Before I started working in psych, I'd see people like this and be positively terrified. Now I recognize them. Sometimes they wave to me.

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ext_1230226 January 2 2014, 23:09:08 UTC
This is absolutely wonderful!

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onegrapeshy January 6 2014, 17:38:18 UTC
Thanks!!! (I forgot to mention "The Mob"...)

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