[TheTrishgu]

I'm starting an outpatient, intensive therapy program on friday. Basically 9am-3pm therapy, then I go home. I need it. I'm stable, then within a moment I am making these rash decisions and almost ruining my life and my marriage.
I'm scared of group therapy.
How do I make myself talk?
I don't show my true emotions.
I have a really strong wall to break down and not much time to do it.
I really am scared.

Generally, these outpatient programs are primarily educational. You may have one or two process groups during the day too. Just take it a step at a time. You don't have to talk right away if you aren't comfortable. If the therapist is good, they'll draw you in a bit at a time.

[gravyyy]

I went through a similar program and we basically had hour long lectures on different topics like anger management and symptom management. We would have that from 9-12 then go to lunch until 1, have group therapy from 1-2 and wrap-up session where you identify if you met your daily goals from 2-3. At first group therapy was uncomfortable for me and I think that goes for everyone but as you are in that setting and hear others talk and realize you're not going to be judged and you're safe you beging to be able to open up. I wasn't in the program for long.. i think 7 days.. with more time I would have gotten more from the group therapy part. I agree with farmergirl too though that a good group therapy leader will draw you into the discussion in a safe way. Good luck and I hope you are able to work the program.