I’m so upset rn. My dad just came home to pick up textbooks for my brother, who is in the hospital for attempted suicide, so my brother could continue studying in the psychiatric ward. Which is fucking insane to me. Especially since it’s been told to him time and time again that he’s in there because of the pressure he puts on him. My brother spent so much time devoted to what my dad wants that he has no sense of self. God, I hate my dad so much.
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Goodness I’m so sorry 😞 how old is your brother?
Can you sneak a note into the book? Tell your brother he’s amazing and to just hold on until he can find an exit plan. Best of luck to you both.
There is a high chance the facility wont allow the books in, or if they do theyll be put in patient storage. Most generally, high value items are not allowed on the unit, if another patient destroys them the facility does not want to pay for them.
If they are stress signifiers for your brother, that is also a valid reason.
This does not make your father look good to your brothers treatment team, either.
Source: am psych nurse.