[Verity81]

I'm being discharged today and have such a range of feelings its hard to not get overwhelmed.

Mostly I'm just anxious about recovery, hoping the DBT will start soon (which it should in a few weeks), worried I'm going to cry (Again!), Jealous of the people who are not being discharged, looking forward to spending more time with my husband as he has a couple of weeks off work and angry cos I feel abandoned!

The psych is referring me to Mind as well who are a mental health charity who run groups and I will still be seen by the community mental health team but it feels like such a loss.

I don't wana go in cos Im angry and embarrassed I will get emotional (I will lol) but I need to collect meds and see the psych about the referrals.

Hoping I will not feel anxious tonight cos my husband wants to take me out for dinner.

Why can't I just enjoy the positives! FML

[live2ski66]

Congratulations on your journey. You should be proud that the docs feel you are strong enough to start practicing the skills you've learned. And you are very lucky to have a husband who is taking some time off to welcome you back. You'll be just fine. Yes it is scary and you are viewing the situation through old baggage. Give it time and don't be too tough on yourself. Best wishes!

[Verity81]

Thank you, I'm trying to keep positive. The dr's said they are pleased with my progress. I'm very glad to have quality time with my husband. I know I'm not gonna get better overnight but I'm praying I can make small steps forward and still accept that I'm going to have difficult times along the way.

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[beloiseau]

Hugs! Today is my last day in my 3x week dbt group and I feel exactly the same way.

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[Verity81]

Hugs to you too! It's hard isn't it. I'll miss that support and structure. I'm awaiting my start date for DBT hope it's soon.

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[eskielover]

Transitions are always difficult especially when the support & care has been so wonderful....the unknown of how empty it's going to feel after all of that is the most overwhelming.

It's wonderful that they feel your progress has been so good that they feel you are ready to transition.....when you get involved in the DBT group that will be wonderful also....I know that the DBT group I was in for 2 years (1 day a week 2x through) was wonderful....bond's made....then transitioned into their DBT Next Step....& we have a wonderful close group there too with the most awesome group leader......I'm sure you will find it fulfilling also......maybe nice to have a short vacation (if you can look at it that way) before you get started on your DBT.

I know there were times when I wished I hadn't done such a good job improving in their view because internally I wasn't feeling that secure in the improvement I had made........Each step in our mental health care is progress we need to acknowledge & know that we are growing & becoming more well.

[Verity81]

Thank you, I hope and pray that this is a step forward. I so want to be well. I have my DBT assessment in a weeks time! Am so pleased

For a couple of weeks my husband and I are going to do some decorating. It will be nice to have time with him.

I so want to get back to my job as soon as I can and start to build my confidence with so many things.