"Admitted into a psych unit in a foreign country"

I was admitted onto B2 in April 2018 after my second overdose in less than two months. I am a foreign national and was living/working in the UK for a year when I relapsed with my depression and anorexia.

I was terrified to be admitted into a psych unit in a foreign country far away from my family and friends, but the care I received from the moment I arrived help me settle quickly. While certainly not eating disorder specialized, the nursing staff and HCA’s did their best to support and accommodate me, including allowing me to have meals in the doctor’s office where it was less overwhelming and assisting me in filling out menus. I was very unwell for much of my stay and I recognize I was a very challenging patient trying to run away numerous times but the compassion I received throughout that time has had a lasting effect.

Because of B2 I was able to stabilize my health and the ward facilitated excellent follow up care with eating disorder services, in turn allowing me to return to my job and complete my year in the UK. I have been back in my home country for over a year, but I still look back on my stay on B2 with profound gratitude for the patience and support of staff. There are a few particular staff members who I would love to have the opportunity to thank (if they still work on unit) and although they may not remember me I would love to tell them about the impact they had on my life and my recovery. To everyone who works on the ward, thank you.