[splitimage]

hi everyone,

I got discharged from the hospital yesterday. I was in for 4.5 weeks and it was mostly a good experience aside from the first 4 days. For the first 4 days, I was on a general locked ward - no therapy and it was really scary.

Then I got transfered to the women's inpatient unit, which is for women with a trauma history and an acute mood disorder. It was really good. I saw my psychiatrist 3x a week and met with my primary nurse for about 1/2 an hour every day. She really helped me work on my self esteem. We made some minor med's adjustments, but are leaving the bigger one's for me to discuss with my regular pdoc. There was lots of group therapy during the day, and volunteers came in at night to put on programming.

I got a lot of knitting done when I was there.

About the only downside was the building I was in was an older building so it barely had hot water, so most of my showers wound up being cold.

I'm back home now, and glad to be back in my own bed.

I'll be going back to the hospital 2x a week for the next 6 weeks for outpaient therapy.

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[buttrfli42481]

Glad you are home. It is so nice to take a shower in your own shower and sleep in your own bed. The things we normally take for granted. (((((((splitimage))))))))

[archipelago]

I've been through really bad hospital experiences and really great ones. Yours sounds pretty good for you. That's great and going back for outpatient support is a great idea. Continuing to care for yourself during this period is especially important. When people are discharged, it can be a time of potential problems coming up. If you can use the good of your experience and continue on the path of healing, then you should be fine. It's good that you can reach out and ask for support. It's hard to be hospitalized and hard to return on your own. Transitions are important to be sensitive to and manage using whatever help is necessary. You sound good so I'm very glad to hear that.

[Travelinglady]

I'm glad you're back and able to post here again. I hate being kept from a computer. But I'm happy you're doing better. As much as I hate going to a hospital, I always am better after I am there for a bit, too.

[Leed]

Wow -- I wondered where you were! I didn't know you were in the hospital! I'm glad it was mostly a positive experience!

When I went in-patient years ago, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and was glad I signed myself in. I certainly needed it, and was much better when I got out.

But cold showers? Brrrrrrr Talk about shock-treatment. LOL

I'm glad you're home. And I hope we hear more from you now. I've missed you! WELCOME HOME! Take care, my friend. Love, Lee

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[shezbut]

It is SO great to have you back again, splitimage! We've missed you. I am very happy to hear that your hospitalization was largely a positive experience for you and helped a lot.

[Junerain]

Thanks for sharing Sounds like you are working on YOU