{"id":2939,"date":"2019-07-09T16:06:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T16:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/article\/im-afraid-ill-go-to-the-hospital-again\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T15:43:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T20:43:06","slug":"im-afraid-ill-go-hospital-again","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/im-afraid-ill-go-hospital-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Me da miedo volver al hospital."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Going to the hospital can be nerve-wracking, even if you\u2019ve gone before and know more or less what to expect. There are lots of reasons why, but let\u2019s take a look at some common ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>You had a bad experience last time.<\/strong> Not every hospital is the same. As unfair as it is, it\u2019s possible that the hospital you went to last time just wasn\u2019t the best. If you think you might need to go to the hospital again at some point, it might be worth doing some research on a better place to go. Consider writing out a <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/what-is-a-psychiatric-advance-directive-pad\/\">Psychiatric Advance Directive<\/a>\u00a0specifying where you want to go, and what kinds of treatment you do or don\u2019t want to receive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>It\u2019s expensive.<\/strong> In the United States, going to the hospital can be expensive. Your insurance may have high copays, or you may not have health insurance at all. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nolo.com\/legal-encyclopedia\/managing-high-medical-bills-32221-2.html\">there are ways to get financial assistance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re scared of hitting another low point.<\/strong> When people go to the hospital, it\u2019s usually because they feel like they\u2019re at the end of their rope. Maybe what you&#8217;re really afraid of is that low point\u2014not the hospital itself. In that case, you can try to intervene early by taking a look at your self-care, your participation in therapy, and your use of medications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re experiencing intrusive thoughts.<\/strong> Some people have persistent, unwanted thoughts about bad things happening to them\u2014like going to the hospital. This can happen even if you\u2019re nowhere close to a point where you actually need to be hospitalized. If this sounds like you, <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/types-of-intrusive-thoughts\/\">read more about intrusive thoughts<\/a>. Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/how-does-therapy-work-what-to-expect\/\">taking our anxiety test<\/a> as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What other options do I have?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you decide to go to the hospital again or not, it\u2019s important to remember that you have lots of options. If you\u2019re in crisis, you can reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting <a href=\"tel:+1-988\">988<\/a> o utilizando el cuadro de chat en <a href=\"http:\/\/988lifeline.org\/chat\">988lifeline.org\/chat<\/a>. Tambi\u00e9n puedes <a href=\"sms:+1-741-741;?&amp;body=MHA\">enviar \u201cMHA\u201d al 741-741<\/a> para comunicarte con la L\u00ednea de Texto para Crisis. <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/need-talk-someone-warmlines\/\">L\u00edneas de apoyo<\/a> son un recurso excelente para recibir apoyo en situaciones que no son de crisis.<\/p>\n<p>For a longer-term solution, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/how-do-i-find-therapist\/\">schedule an appointment with a therapist<\/a> or talk to your doctor about trying a medication. <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/support-groups\/\">Joining a support group can be helpful<\/a>. Tambi\u00e9n puedes <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/how-can-i-improve-my-mental-health-my-own\/\">Mejora tu salud mental por tu cuenta.<\/a> by learning more about mental illness, <a href=\"https:\/\/screening.mhanational.org\/es\/content\/who-can-i-talk-to-about-my-mental-health\/\">opening up to someone you trust<\/a>, and making lifestyle changes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to the hospital can be nerve-wracking, even if you\u2019ve gone before and know more or less what to expect. There are lots of reasons why, but let\u2019s take a look at some common ones: You had a bad experience last time. Not every hospital is the same. 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