IOP VS PHP

[CC14]

At a loss....my therapist is recommending IOP or PHP. I went today for the consultation and they are suggesting PHP. Neither one sounds appealing however I jave to do something. Any suggestions please?

[hypercat54]

What are IOP and PHP? x

[CC14 in reply to hypercat54]

From what I understand it is group therapy. One is just more intense than the other...I guess? I just feel really uneasy about opening up to people I don't know. I think I will feel exposed not to mention trust issues with people.

[hypercat54 in reply to CC14]

Ok. Well I am a big believer in counselling and think it can help most people so don't dismiss it out of hand. Don't forget you will be dealing with trained counsellors who will understand how you feel. I would be very surprised if you were the only one feeling like that so why not give it a go as you have nothing to lose do you?

You won't have to speak if you don't want to after all x

[CC14 in reply to hypercat54]

Yes I suppose. I'm just getting freaked out about it

[Lazy_dog_lover in reply to CC14]

Are you going in-person for group?I did group a while back. I started out silent for two sessions but then I asked a question. It became much easier. I think it was easier because the other people were strangers. Test it out. It may be nice to know others feel the same or even that there are different perspectives.

[UFC80]

IOP is Intensive Outpatient Program. Its Group Therapy a few days a week and 2-3 hours a day. PHP is a Hospitalization which can keep you 24 hours a day, or a few continuous days, depending on how stable your condition is which the doctor determines. I was in both of these from being hospitalized, then entering the IOP.

The IOP is less restrictive, but strongly advised by the program staff. I liked it because its Group Therapy and i could talk, tell my story around others who have my same problems.

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to UFC80]

Thanks for clearing that up, wish you the best

[Lazy_dog_lover in reply to UFC80]

The IOP recommended to me is 5 days a week, in Zoom meetings. 2 weeks 9-2:30 and 2 weeks 9 - 12:30. I have so many things that overlap that. I have todo some rescheduling before joining.

[Want2BHappy3]

What do those abbrev mean?

[UFC80 in reply to Want2BHappy3]

PHP is Partial Hospitalization Program.

IOP is Intensive Outpatient Program

[UFC80 in reply to UFC80]

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[ScrapQueenJenn]

My husband did IOP. I can tell you that everyone who entered didn't feel comfortable at first. They all seemed (in his point of view) to not want to talk right away. He said it became easy after a while and it is no big deal now. He completed it and is now seeing a therapist and psychiatrist. Both require him to talk and be open. The more you tell them the more they can help. Don't be scared. You need this.

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Hi CC,

I'm sorry to hear that you are having such tough struggles that these alternatives are being suggested, but I'm glad that you have options. Trust me I totally understand how you feel on a couple of levels. First I knew that I was having more severe symptoms than I was really willing to admit. Secondly, in that time the real, true me needed a damn break from the world. I felt like everyone was pulling on me at the same time and I could hardly keep up. I felt like the Tasmanian devil was just below the surface of my calm exterior and I needed a pause button, a reboot, a breather. Whichever you choose, nothing is written in stone. Try it and see what happens. This may be the answer you've been looking for, and if not you could always go out to an airplane strip and scream as the planes take off! No matter what....NEVER give up. I'm rooting for you With Love AU

[CC14]

Thanks for the much needed responses! I guess I probably should do one of these programs. My insurance pays 100% of the programs. I am currently on short term disability from work as a result of my "issues". I guess I really have nothing to lose? I am shaking like a leaf at the mere thought of it though 😕

[car103]

I was offered an IOP after a hospitalization during Covid. I had done one years ago. They only offered zoom. I just couldn't sit there for so many hours talking to people on a screen.