[Sad&Bipolar]

I sought help at the ER for intense SI thoughts. Instead of admitting me to an inpatient psych unit, I was discharged and am being sent to an outpatient Partial Hospital Program.

I went to the intake today for this program.

Instead of feeling grateful that I am getting the help I need, I am feeling more depressed. I'm actually dreading going to the first day.

Having been going through Bipolar depression for a long time, I have been in inpatient and outpatient programs many times. I was doing well for several years, and now I feel like a failure for having to go back yet again. I feel like I am going backward instead of forward.

I think what you did is really brave! To admit that you needed help and went to seek it. That is much better than suffering in silence as so many of us do. I wish I was that brave to be able to do that!!!

[Victoria'smom]

You didn't take a step backwards. You advocated for yourself and got what you need right now. That's a step forward for most of us.

[Skitz13]

You did a great job. There have been times I should have gone to the ER but wouldn't because I was scared. It only made my problems worse. You took a step forward and I commend you for that. You are being proactive.