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Posted 8/1/2015 5:54 AM (GMT 0)
I am posting to see if any of you are familiar with, know of or have been yourself to the Hoffman Institute to have a 8 day retreat of intensive therapy to give you tools to cope with and hopefully be able to prevent a relapse?

They have locations world wide and I have been told by a friend of a friend it saved her life. I have been told to consider it for myself.

I am in a position where I have relapsed twice and as of recent just returned from the hospital due to a severe relapse.

The part if find so disheartening is that it is different each time and also more severe. In fact, tools that I thought I had to prevent this seem to have flown out the window.

It is terrifying to me just how dark of a place I am in and so unable to function on a basic level. The idea of having to revisit depression over and over seems impossible.

Just how can you gain the strength and courage to always have hope you are ready for battle at a moments notice?!?

This insidious illness sucks the will and desire, the motivation and hope right out of me. It is so debilitating and belittling. I hope someone here may have some words of wisdom and empowerment to encourage healing because I really feel like I'm losing ground on how to fight anymore...
Posted 8/1/2015 6:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Nikki!

Blech. I'm so sorry you are feeling so low. I certainly can identify. It's a constant struggle, and I too hope to find the kryptonite to this nonsensical illness.

As far as the Hoffman Institute, not sure what city you're in - but I'm in L.A. and I have two different friends who went to the HI in San Francisco. One was depressed and the other went to process a very traumatic breakup. Both said it was an amazing experience and they both took a lot with them. No, they didn't walk away "cured" - but I know we have accepted this is not an instant gratification-type option! Regardless, I heard pretty amazing things, despite the rather high price.

I have considered it myself, and would love to hear more about it if you happen to end up going!
Posted 8/1/2015 9:45 AM (GMT 0)
Best wishes Nikki,

Hi Weezy,

I hope all works out. I take it one day at a time, that is all I can do...

Hugs, Karen....
Posted 8/1/2015 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
Nickki,

so sorry you are in such a bad place.

I have been in and out of the hospital 5 times. The last time I finally realized that the 'tools' are copings skills that need to become part of my daily life.

So I learned mindfulness, meditation, and other things like journaling.

I do have bad days and weeks. However, I use ice and skills because I practice them all the time. I use self compassion, this is very hard. Ha! Work in progress. I suggest the book The Mindful Path to Self Compassion and the book How to Train a Wild Elephant. Both are great reads.

Easy references for when you are having a bad time and they help put things into your daily life that help change your outlook so you grown stronger and avoid the dips in the road.

I wish you peace and strength.
Trina
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