Feel like giving up

[Chris]

I haven't  started a plan yet. I will see the in house psychologist  on Tuesday,  she may help me put something together. I have just been to a group on mood patterns.  We got six pages of hand outs. I think they will be really helpful. Groups go all day on various subjects. Theres a schedule thats put out on a Friday for the next week. So you can plan ahead. It just make such a difference,  something positive to focus on and the learning.Much better than just sitting in your room. I feel very blessed to have this facility  so close to home. I think i will go home on Saturday for a few hours to see my two youg granddaughters thats a challenge. 

Thanks for your ongoing interest.

[Ginny]

Glad you have a good private place to go Chris and I hope you are feeling better. I wish we had something like that here. Best wishes

[Shimmer]

Hi @Chris,

Glad to hear you're continuing to have a good experience in hospital, sounds like the group programs in particular are really helping you 🙂 Is there anything that you have learned in the mood patterns group that you think others on the Forums could benefit from hearing?

How did your appointment with the psychologist go yesterday? Did you start discussing a plan?

Also, did you end up visiting your granddaughters on Saturday? How was that?

I've noticed a change in your "voice" since you started this thread @Chris, you're sounding a lot more positive now, is that how you're feeling?

Keep looking after yourself,

Shimmer 🙂

[Chris]

So I came home yesterday. I saw my psychiatrist before I left. He told me I am too stoic and I need to ask for help sooner. In future I am to email him on what's going on and will see me at short notice. He also said that he had been talking to the ward staff who said I appeared happier and was also laughing at time. He said he had no real explanation of this as the new medication was still kicking in.it was obvious that I had really needed the rest. Normally I would see him in a weeks time, but because of the Christmas break he is booked out till February .

so at this point I know I need to take things slowly. Very slow morning, then I decided to go to my local chemist to fill scripts. Only problem was I drove straight past the turn off and ended up at major intersection. Amazingly it didn't phase me, I just continued to the bigger shopping centre. Bought new swimmers so I can start going to the local pool within the next week is my goal. So alls well that ends well!

i havent unpacked yet and all my notes and discharge plan are in there. But I will let you know. For now I am only planning one or two thing to do each day. I feel I have accomplished a great deal today in spite. Of my fuddled brain!

by the way this has been my first admission in two and a half years.

[NikNik]

@Chris

That is such wonderful news. Thank you for sharing it with us!

So glad you're doing well and have taken a giant step forward. Here's to many more!

Nik

[PeppiPatty]

Dearest @Chris
Thinking about you
Fond thoughts to you
Pp