Do I Need to Be in a Mental Institution?

by marsmet521

Question by glowfaerie1: Do I need to be in a mental institution?
I used to hurt myself but I’m trying not to. I hear voices in my head and I feel like I’m breaking and I’m going to completely snap. I’m only 14 tho, and I don’t know what to do. If i need to go to a mental institution, could you give me a name for a good one? Are they expensive?

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Answer by kkdabney07
It sounds like you need some counseling at least, try a mental health/mental retardation center in your area. Don’t panic, call a crisis hotline number, look in the front of your phone book for the numbers or in the yellow pages. Good Luck!!

Answer by blondeqt124
Have you talked to your doctor or parents about this? This is definently a serious issue, but doesn’t mean that you have to go to a metal institution. But what you do need to do is see or talk to your doctor who will refer you to a psychiatrist. A psychiatrist should be sufficient in giving you the proper medications to control your symptoms. Even though it’s probably hard, do NOT think that you are crazy… you aren’t. It is most like a chemical imbalance in your brain or some other type of disorder that can be controlled by medication and is not you fault. Whatever you do, PLEASE talk to your doctor or parents or anyone to get an appointment ASAP before anything bad could happen.

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