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Jul 10, 2013, 02:08 AM
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So.. just got back from psych ward. Things got bad very quickly and it came down to suicide or psych unit.
I was not well before I went in... having a lot of negative thoughts but also paranoia and delusions. Thought that there were demons in my closet that were going to kill me, people in my back yard that might chop my arm off every time i opened the back door. Paranoid about the government and things like 1984 Big brother-esque thoughts... A lot of thinking about the universe and whats its like to die, which lead to suicidal ideation. I'm stable mood wise, but I'm back at home with all of the stressors again and I want to know how to keep it together so I don't crack and end up there again. And how not to eat all the yummy food in sight because the food there was horrible 
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Jul 10, 2013, 05:29 AM
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Welcome home-hope things get better soon.
IMHO, eat! Enjoy your freedom! When I had my episode I got down to 91 pounds. By the time I hit the hospital I was starving and out of my mind. The staff would ration out graham crackers to me while I paced all night long. When I got home I ate a million graham crackers and renamed them my FREEDOM CRACKERS. 
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Jul 10, 2013, 07:05 AM
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The only time I've been in hospital overnight was when I'd OD'd on tyelnol. The only nice thing my family did for me? They brought me in popcorn chicken and a chicken burger from KFC. I don't even like KFC, but I was grateful for it as it was leaps better than the food there. (I pretty much ate jello and buns while I was there for a few days).
So go ahead and let yourself eat a few meals you actally enjoy. It's important to enjoy things. I'm glad you're home and well! Do you keep a journal? If you don't, maybe that will help you out for a while?
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Jul 10, 2013, 07:39 AM
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Glad you are home and feeling better.
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Jul 10, 2013, 08:07 AM
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Glad you are safe and sound at home. I've been hospitalized so many times, the feeling of coming home is wonderful. Glad you got help :-)
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Jul 10, 2013, 09:13 AM
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LOL @ FREEDOM CRACKERS!! I've been inpatient for about ten times in the last ten years, and that's about all they had overnight for me too.
If I may, coming from a Roman Catholic perspective, I recommend going to Mass and meeting people, or at least bringing some (free) holy water home. Preserving the authentic Traditional Catholic Faith and Traditional Latin Mass: CMRI has some addresses and other information for churches around the USA. Their priests are great to talk to even if you aren't talking about the Faith, and at least two of them - and two nuns - have visited me inpatient before. If it's not too hot or rainy in your area, taking a walk a few times a walk, if not daily, can also be a good idea. You can get away from your house with its stressors, say hello to the neighbors (hopefully they're nice), and get some exercise. I also recommend starting a WRAP if you haven't already. More information about that can be found in my thread about it in Alternative Therapies, or you can send me a private message. I will keep you in my prayers and hope that you continue to get better. 
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Jul 10, 2013, 09:44 AM
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That's an issue I have pondered, too. So, we send someone to a hospital and the person gets better, then we send the person back into the circumstances that drove him/her around the bend in the first place.
Without knowing what's happening in your environment, I can only suggest seeing a therapist. In one inpatient facility I am familiar with, a social worker talks to the patients to see what is happening and tries to help them have a better environment to go back into. If nothing else, then you could feel better talking about your frustations. Or you can find talk to us about them here. I agree with the other folks. Treat yourself to a good meal and try to be nice to yourself. I'm sorry the food at your facility wasn't good. 
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Jul 10, 2013, 11:14 AM
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Welcome back!
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Jul 10, 2013, 12:32 PM
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Welcome back, hope you'll keep posting and letting us know how you're doing!
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Jul 10, 2013, 05:55 PM
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Thanks all. Very glad to be home.
Must make changes that is all.
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Jul 11, 2013, 02:45 AM
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Hi there and welcome back. I really hope you can continue seeing a T and getting help. It can be difficult to re-integrate with life outside the hospital, but please don't let yourself get dragged backwards again.
Talk to us here when things get tough
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