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Not Heidi

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Thu Feb 1, 2024, 12:14 PM Feb 2024

What the hell happened? [View all]

Last Friday (Jan. 26) I was discharged from a partial hospitalization program. I'd been in it for five months. I was there primarily for depression, ADHD, and anxiety. I learned a great deal.

I'd posed the question of discharge to my case manager. He told me that the treatment team had come to the conclusion that it was time for me to go. I can't say I was elated, but I was glad.

This morning, on my fourth day after discharge, I awoke deeply depressed. I crapped out on my guitar lesson, and I'm going to have to force myself out of the house for PT and some medical tests.

Now, I've taken my morning meds, and I hope they'll give me a boost (especially the ADHD drug). I'm going to force myself to action today, and hope I'm able to sustain it.

I'd be grateful for your suggestions.

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What the hell happened? [View all] Not Heidi Feb 2024 OP
Do you have an accountability buddy/person who can listen to you when you need it irisblue Feb 2024 #1
No. Not Heidi Feb 2024 #6
One foot in front of the other, and stay in the moment. 1WorldHope Feb 2024 #2
Wonderful words Not Heidi Feb 2024 #7
You are so welcome. 1WorldHope Feb 2024 #11
a suggestion drthais Feb 2024 #3
Excellent Not Heidi Feb 2024 #8
I like the idea of going out to lunch by yourself. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #14
You should have been referred to an outpatient therapist who will follow up with you. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #4
Ok... Not Heidi Feb 2024 #5
Yes this is proper clinical protocol. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #9
I'll keep the appointment - Not Heidi Feb 2024 #12
Excellent. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #13
I know what depression and anxiety are like scipan Feb 2024 #10
Hug XanaDUer2 Feb 2024 #15
Thank you, XD2 Not Heidi Feb 2024 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author Not Heidi Feb 2024 #17
Routine and sunlight. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #18
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