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Old Dec 10, 2020, 06:32 PM
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My youngest nephew had Aspergers and always hated IOPs, though he had to go to them when they were still in-person. Have you ever had in-person IOPs? If so, do the video zoom type feel a little more comfortable for you?

I remember a number of people in IOPs rarely talking. I don't see that as a big problem as long as such quieter folk still derive benefit from the experience. Am I remembering correctly that you also get occasional one-on-one with a therapist? If so, is that easier?

I had my Doppler ultrasound for my kidneys today. It was a breeze and was finished much quicker than they originally said it would be.
I’ve never done IOP. Only PHP when I was in the child program in 2006 and then the adolescent program in 2011. Yeah the video sessions are alot easier. There’s no way you can gossip about anyone else or be mean like you can in person, because you have to keep your microphone on mute if your not talking. Then for break everyone signs off and just does whatever at their house for 15 minutes. I went to get my charger. My case manager said though I’d get kind of in trouble if I didn’t participate and may not be able to do the program. She didn’t say I’d be kicked out but I think that’s what she meant. Most of the time in these groups, in every group I’ve been in there are a few regulars who talk nonstop and then the others just kind of hang back. But I did feel like I got a lot out of today and I was thinking to myself “is that the behavior I’m doing?” So yeah I felt like I got stuff out of it today just by listening to other people’s experiences and the topic of the group. But I’m not sure that’s what I should be doing.

I’m glad your ultrasound was easy. Hopefully you get some answers.

They said I’m just going to be in groups and then meet with a case manager at least once a week and then a psychiatrist who may actually be my own. I thought I’d get one on one every day at least according to what my regular therapist said. But I guess not. It’s mostly groups. One on one is so much easier.
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