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Old Jul 29, 2010, 01:15 PM
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I just heard from my psych hospital this morning. I'm supposed to go IP on Aug. 11. It's a month long program. It's in one of the hospital's new buildings and is supposed to be unlike a traditional psych ward. I've seen pictures of the rooms and they look more like university dorm rooms than hospital rooms and we can lock the doors.

But I'm still scared. I don't like being IP. I'm used to living alone and doing what I want when I want to, so being around a whole bunch of people is hard. But I think it'll be good for me.

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Old Jul 29, 2010, 02:15 PM
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I think it will be good for you. I can imagine how scary this all is though. I wish you the best of luck and it's nice you have a little time to get used to the idea and get everything set before you go.
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Old Jul 29, 2010, 02:16 PM
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That's great that you have a date and can look at the "campus" a bit and get some idea of how it might be/feel different from previous.
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Old Jul 29, 2010, 02:30 PM
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...and they look more like university dorm rooms...
I often feel that therapy and self care is like the most important type of school. Sometimes leaving therapy to me is like leaving a long, difficult class. I hope this is a place where you can find some help and receive good things. You deserve the best. Sending you many good wishes. You are in my thoughts.
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Old Jul 29, 2010, 07:55 PM
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((((splitimage))))

I think it's really good that you are going IP care. I really hope that it is helpful for you,

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Old Jul 30, 2010, 02:22 AM
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All the best - I'm sure it'll be very beneficial for you
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Old Jul 30, 2010, 03:12 AM
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Will you be able to post whilst you're in hospital? We sure will miss you. I am sure you are also doing the right thing, what is best for you.
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Old Jul 30, 2010, 10:18 AM
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splitimage, I hope you go in wanting to be like a sponge and soak up all there is that is offered. Good luck.
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