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Old Aug 20, 2012, 11:55 PM
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I was recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts & cutting. I stayed in the hospital for a little over two and 1/2 weeks. However, I think that I came home to soon. I don't want to go back because the reason for me leaving was due to my family pushing for me to come home. So confused. Still down & I feel so lost! Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 21, 2012, 03:58 AM
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you should go to IOP (intensive outpatient program). i remember they MADE me go to it when i got out of the hospital. i don't remember exactly how it was like cause it was so long ago, but i'm sure it would definitely help if you don't feel comfortable being out yet.
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Old Aug 21, 2012, 10:53 PM
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It is not nice for the family to push you to do something you are not ready for. But now that it is done, the IOP indeed sounds like the best option.
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Old Aug 22, 2012, 05:16 AM
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Keep posting here. There are lots of people who care and can help. Do u have a T or pdoc? Can you talk with them?

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Old Aug 22, 2012, 02:31 PM
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IOP does sound like a good option, in my case it was an alternative to hospitalization, but it's also a good ending.
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Old Aug 22, 2012, 02:46 PM
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Is IOP what my Pdoc calls "Partial"?
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Old Aug 22, 2012, 10:02 PM
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Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) may be the same as partial hospitalization programs or different depending on facility.

Partial hospitalization is geared towards patients coming out of hospital or as a alternative to hospitalization. IOPs may allow that population, but they often allow those that do not meet that criteria. They may be working, in fact I know a program that requires that. Sometimes partials allow intake continuously, and IOPs often have a specific intake date.

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