Terabith Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I am pondering doing this. Not sure, because a) I want to recover from bug I currently have, b) it’s possible once I am no longer sick I won’t be struggling as much with depression and anxiety, and c) they might not admit me. Sleep has been a huge issue, and I feel like I have tried everything. I have done it before, and it was slightly helpful but not amazing. They’ve changed it around, apparently, though. I really, really don’t want to go inpatient again; I have had some terrible experiences doing that. (And some okay ones.) I just don’t know if it’s a good idea or a waste of time and money and energy. It’s just so hard to decide what the right thing to do is. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 No answers from me - just sending you love and support💕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 (((Terabith))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Is it possible to decide once you've recovered from the bug you're dealing with? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 34 minutes ago, Melissa Louise said: Is it possible to decide once you've recovered from the bug you're dealing with? I agree. I never have clear thinking when I am sick or really tired. I think the fact you are exhausted and sick is likely playing a huge part in how you are feeling. However, you need to keep yourself safe. If you are not safe out of the hospital, it is probably the best place. Do you have a therapist who can help you decide? or a doctor? (((hugs))) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 ((((Terabith))) wish I could give them to you in person 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 A million hugs. Partial hospitalization was a lifesaver for one of my children last year. The hospital part first was awful (we should have trusted our own instincts and only agreed to partial from the get-go, but all of the experts kept saying do inpatient first, do inpatient first, so we did) -- so, I don't blame you not wanting to do inpatient. If you are feeling that you need help, then I'd think it's not a waste of time or money to get that help. (((((hugs))))) and prayers, well wishes, etc., as you seek a route to healing/recovery from this. It's so encouraging that you are able to see and recognize that you may need help -- that's really really really huge, and is even more reason to think that seeking help won't be a waste of time. And speaking only as a parent of a child who went through similar.....the longer you wait, the worse it gets, the harder to come back from and more likely they may push for inpatient. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Terabith. (((((hugs again))))) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Sending hugs and best wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 I don’t know what you should do, but I’m sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hugs, Terabith. Do what you need to to keep sticking around. I hope you can recover from being sick soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 To be clear, I'm not suicidal at all. I have had some bad thoughts, but no intent to act on them. I don't need to be inpatient. I sorta see this as more of a "I notice that things aren't as good as I would like them to be, and maybe this could prevent things from getting bad." My psychiatrist thinks it is a good idea and could be helpful. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, Terabith said: To be clear, I'm not suicidal at all. I have had some bad thoughts, but no intent to act on them. I don't need to be inpatient. I sorta see this as more of a "I notice that things aren't as good as I would like them to be, and maybe this could prevent things from getting bad." My psychiatrist thinks it is a good idea and could be helpful. I admire your strength and your insight. Always, not just today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, BaseballandHockey said: I admire your strength and your insight. Always, not just today. Thanks. Just trying to be proactive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Do you know how long the wait list is? I’m guessing it’s likely you would need to wait for a spot, so you could always get on the waitlist so that you could make the decision once you are feeling better and a spot opens up. What about intensive outpatient rather than partial hospitalization? And do you have any intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization program available to you that uses DBT? I know you’ve had various treatment, but if you haven’t done DBT yet, that could be an effective step to take. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, KSera said: Do you know how long the wait list is? I’m guessing it’s likely you would need to wait for a spot, so you could always get on the waitlist so that you could make the decision once you are feeling better and a spot opens up. What about intensive outpatient rather than partial hospitalization? And do you have any intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization program available to you that uses DBT? I know you’ve had various treatment, but if you haven’t done DBT yet, that could be an effective step to take. DBT would be awesome, but I do not know of any around here that offer it (hospitals, partial hospitals, intensive outpatients, therapists...). My psychiatrist called them, and I talked to the intake person, and they want me to start Wednesday, so no long wait list. There is also an intensive outpatient, which is usually used as a step down program. That part is all new. We'll see how this goes. To be honest, this program is pretty much the only one in town for mental health. There are a few that deal with substance abuse, but not a lot for depression and anxiety. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Adding my prayers to those being said... (((Terabith))) Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSera Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 22 minutes ago, Terabith said: To be honest, this program is pretty much the only one in town for mental health. There are a few that deal with substance abuse, but not a lot for depression and anxiety. Well, that’s good at least that they have plenty of availability and not a long wait list. We have quite a few options here, but wait lists are long. I hope it turns out to be just what you need right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Huge hugs, terabith. I wish we had somewhere close by with a program like that. I’d definitely take advantage of it. 💛💛💛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 If your psych is recommended if it and they want you to start Weds, it sounds like a good decision. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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