Posted by Ted on December 8, 2000, at 10:12:34
In reply to Re: I am where you are...., posted by Lexie on December 8, 2000, at 6:42:00
Lexie,
I live in California, and here if someone checks themself into the hospital psych ward, they can check themself out at any time with no interference. If they are checked in against their will, they can usually still check themself out, but it takes only a little effort (meeting with doctor, patient advocate (lawyer), medical director).
I would bet all relatively progressive & liberal states provide the same.
And, yes, I think it is a good idea to just take some time off to relax in relative privacy and safety. I wish I could do it myself sometimes, for the same reasons. My problem is that I am the sole wage earner in my family and I sorta have to go to work, if you know what I mean.
If (when) you go, please give us one last message saying you are on your way so we don't worry about you, OK?
Take care of yourself.
Ted
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