I was admitted to this ward recently.
I have depression and was shattered to be admitted on order 1A, and completely overwhelmed by the system. I had no idea about any rules etc. I feel that not one nurse approached me kindly. When I was crying so much, a nurse told me to stop bawling. Later in the day, I asked the nurses why they were so rude?
I was discharged with no medicine list. While here, and in Ward 4C, I have no idea (except for Brintellix) what medication I was given. This is crucial because, once I was home I developed symptoms like antidepressant withdrawal; including nausea, dizziness, fever and vertigo. I have seen my GP twice and called a locum twice seeking relief from the symptoms.
And to date, have no idea where my medicine is? That I brought?
I don’t know if I will ever recover.
augustcy94
"Medication information"
About: St John of God Midland Hospital St John of God Midland Hospital Midland 6056
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