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Posted 5/30/2014 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone!

I just came back from spending 18 days in the Psych Hospital. And what a journey it has been!

I had to leave my husband and 2 kids behind and fly to the City (600km from home). It was involuntary admission, but I now know that I needed it. For the first 4 days of being there, I acted like an introvert and felt anxious, until I started participating in the daily activities and then I started to make friends.

I was diagnosed: Bipolar Disorder 1 with rapid cycling and complex PTSD.

I've learned a lot about mindfulness, relaxation techniques, meditation and had the opportunity to speak to my Psych Doc almost every day. According to him I did an enormous amount of work. My medication was adjusted and blood work done regularly and the Hospital Staff were great and most of them very sympathetic and helpful. I had a few panic attacks and meltdowns while working through the trauma issues.

When I left there, I thought to myself: hopefully I'll never have to come back, but if I do, it won't be as scary the second time and I consider myself lucky to have a safe-house that is available if life gets unbearable.
Posted 5/30/2014 5:11 AM (GMT 0)
i am glad of the positives. people forget that there is so much more going on in hospital. there are psych nurses to talk with, your psychiatrist, programs being run and on certain days bbq's. i have had 28 admissions. with 5 being over 3 and a half months, so i know how it works. now you can focus on you and your treatment and managment of the disorder. keep well, a clear dx really helps. keep positive and keep looking forwards and never back. we care.
Posted 5/30/2014 4:24 PM (GMT 0)
I am so glad for you! I am a person who truly believes that there is purpose and meaning in everything as far as our lives go. None of us get to choose the weaknesses and troubles we go through but we can decide how we will respond. I pray that your heart senses and acknowledges the purpose for your life and finds great joy within. I honestly believe that this is found by having God at the center of our lives. If you would like to hear more about that just let me know. In the meantime, my prayers are with you! Keep up the good work.
Posted 5/31/2014 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Ferncor,

Welcome back home! turn

I'm happy to hear you're about all the positive outcomes from your stay at the hospital. It sounds like you did a wonderful job by opening up and keeping an open mind to learn these helpful techniques :-).

Now that you're home, remember to practice all those things you learned (mindfulness, relaxation techniques, meditation, etc.). It can come in handy during your daily routines.

Take Care

UA
Posted 6/1/2014 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
God is absolutely center of my life ;) I believe that God sent me there to heal and get my life back, but I know that He also used me in some of the patient's lives! I had 2 different patients that said I had a serenity and calmness over me! That meant a lot to me.
Posted 6/2/2014 12:21 PM (GMT 0)
That is nice!

Sometimes you can make a huge impact in someone's life although you may not know it. I'm glad these patients told you how they felt! yeah

UA
Posted 6/2/2014 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
 

Greetings ~~~

      Eighteen days in a psych ward, I so glad to hear that you are on your way to recovery.  I would have pulled my hair out and found a way to escape during the night. Captivity does not work well with me.

      I do hope your family is there to give you that extra support as well.

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