Doesn't sound odd to me at all. Having been in the hospital myself a few times, I completely understand what you are saying. The hospital is that place where you have no responsibilities, you can just deal with yourself. I get that. There's even a comfort in the restrictions in that you know what is expected of you, you know the set schedule and routine, etc. One of the reasons FOR all of those restrictions and the routine is so that patients can simply rest mentally and physically in a way that just isn't possible in the outside world.
The hospital always said it can take around 4 months to recover from a hospitalization episode, and part of that is readjusting to real life and reintegrating into the real world again, even if the stay was fairly brief. They spent much time working with us on that transition and warning us that it can be a struggle. That is one reason that they encourage intensive outpatient programs after discharge; it allows for that structured routine for a few weeks while still also living a life outside the hospital walls.
Try to have some patience with yourself. Don't take on too much too early. Does your hospital have some sort of outpatient program where you can have that structure while you get accustomed to life again? You might ask your doctor about that as an option for transition.
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