Leaving Inpatient Today and can use a boost

[Quest4peace]

Hi all, after nearly two weeks as an inpatient on psych ward , I am heading back out to face reality. This place has been a safe haven , with wonderful care from the entire team of doctors , nurses and therapists.

Leaving the safe ‘bubble’ is a bittersweet thing for me.

On one hand , I’m so grateful that I have a home to go back to , food on the table , etc etc.

but I’m also very scared for my future.

Thankfully , my depression has improved since coming here, however my anxiety is about the same , if not worse.

I’m thinking of giving Clair Weekes’ book a shot, as I’ve heard many positive reviews on here.

Any other suggestions , advice, or even just a word of support would be very much welcomed and appreciated .

Thinking and praying for everyone here who’s fighting their own battle. Peace and best wishes to you all.

[Iloveart7]

Sending hugs your way!

[Quest4peace in reply to Iloveart7]

Thank you so much !

[Hidden]

I send you all my love, peace, joy, light & hugs. May all go well with you. If you need to talk I'm here for you. I'm proud of you for going through what you are. Stand strong for you. May rays of sunshine follow you throughout your day. All the best for you.

[Quest4peace in reply to Hidden]

I appreciate that so much ! And im wishing the same for you and also will always be here for you too !

[Hidden in reply to Quest4peace]

Thank you so much...I'm in a very bad place today..but like my mom always said .....this too shall pass. Not soon enough for me, hahaha! Please keep in touch with me & if I can help you in any way I will...that's a promise! XXX

[Quest4peace in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, dear. I'm so sorry you're having a rough day. I just saw one of your posts and I'm wishing you all the strength and courage in navigating through such a difficult time. I'm here for you as well!! I'm just seeing the outside for first day in two weeks and the sun is shining. Hopefully that's a good omen. Peace and love

[Hidden in reply to Quest4peace]

Aw how nice to see the sunshine, I hope it follows you throughout your day. Love,peace, light, joy & hugs for you.

[Hidden]

Good morning. I was thinking about you today and saw your post before I could PM you.

Just handle today. Deal with tomorrow...tomorrow. I know how hard it is to do it. And I know it's easy for me to say it.

The biggest change I have made is just being positive to those around me. Complimenting without overthinking. Smiling at strangers. Just being nice.

I admit, I wasn't this way even y months ago. I was wrapped up in my sadness and negativity. I'm working on priorities...what really matters.

Giving hugs and saying I love you.

So...I love you brother. You can do this.

If or when you need a hand, I/we will be there holding one out.

You matter. Never forget.

[Quest4peace in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so so much. Your words give me hope and strength. I love you too my brother and I’ll always be here for you as well. Together we are on the right path 😊

[Agora1]

Hi Quest4peace. I remember the day of release from in patient. I really didn't want to go

home. I felt so comfortable, so protected on that floor knowing help was 24/7. I worked

hard during the weeks I was there and now had to rely on myself to use everything I learned to function again outside this unit.

It took a little while to get my sea legs back but remember you are now physically and

mentally stronger in having all the tools you need to function at home. I used meditation

immediately when I got home and tried to give myself some structure in my day. It will

all fall back into place shortly. Time heals all. You were on a little respite, now it's time

to go forward. We're here to support you, never be afraid, believe in yourself as I believe

in you. It's going to be okay. xx

[Quest4peace in reply to Agora1]

Thank you, Agora! It's so comforting to hear how you can relate, and inspiring to hear how things fell into place afterwards for you. I appreciate you! Wishing you peace, and thanks again.

[ChicagoGirl1961]

What tools did the clinc give you to deal with anxiety? For me, my anxiety drives my depression. If I keep a handle on anxiety I keep depression under control. Congratulations on improving enough to go home. Good luck to you and I hope you are at peace.

[Quest4peace in reply to ChicagoGirl1961]

Thank you, Chicago! Group therapy and one on one with doctor was helpful. They touched on CBT and DBT, but I will be doing an intensive outpatient program that will focus specifically on these two things. Wishkng all the best to you, too!

[ColetteOgSen]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I've found that each new day i can find something to be grateful for. Keep reaching out and sharing your truths. This life wasn't meant to be easy, but when we can take our minds off ourselves and help others it makes it all worth it. God Bless you and keep you in peace and hope.

[Quest4peace in reply to ColetteOgSen]

Thank you so much, Collette. Starting my gratitude journal today!!! I love all that you wrote. God bless you too!