The Importance Of Living In A Hospital

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I have been in many hospitals since the beginning of my short life. The reasons for being there range from medical emergencies to just watching my mother do her job. I can say that being there for medical reasons and just being there, are two completely different feelings. I have no doubt, that these feelings are universal and felt by many people all over the world. Being at a hospital for medical reasons is a very different feeling than just being there. While I was sick and had to be hospitalized, I felt like the people who were enlisted to my wellbeing, were going to give me the upmost respect and give me their full attention. I was also overcome with a feeling of safety while staying at the hospital. I tried digging deep into my emotions …show more content…

Another feeling that I had while staying at the hospital was a slight sense happiness. What I mean by feeling this emotion is that, I had the upmost confidence in the people who were taking care of me. I had a notion that no matter what happened to me, I was going to get better. That I was going to triumph over what sickness lie within my body. That is what being in a hospital for medical purposes was like for me. Now, being in a hospital just for the sake of being there, is an entirely different ball game. When I was watching my mother work at her desk, I was overcome with a slight fear that I wasn’t welcome in some way, shape, or form. What I mean by this is that it had nothing to do with the staff at the hospital, or all of the people inside the building for that matter, I just felt like I shouldn’t have been there. The best way to describe that feeling is when you walk in a room …show more content…

While being there for medical reasons, I feel a sense of importance from the staff. I also feel an overwhelming sense of security and safety. The last emotion that I feel while being a patient in the hospital is that feeling of overcoming an obstacle, or in this case, a sickness. While being at a hospital just for the sake of being at a hospital, I feel a sense of dread and uneasiness. I also feel a responsibility to keep myself healthy and clean while I am there. The last emotion I feel while being at a hospital is a sense of helplessness. I think the main reason as to why I feel these emotions when I am there is because it has something to do with a state of

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