To those of you who have gone inpatient for depression or anxiety ....

[anxiousoutcast]

How did you get the most out of you’re treatment? I have went once, and thought I was getting better and after I left got worse. I made the mistake of thinking that just being there would fix me, but it was just like drinking or doing drugs it helps in the moment but after awhile you get worse again. I felt like myself again for once, but it only lasted temporarily after I left.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

No one thing is going to fix you. I’m 55. I’ve had different therapies since high school but I’ve had clinical depression all my life. It’s a chronic illness. There’s no easy fix. I do stay proactive. I try to eat clean, I rest/sleep, gentle exercise, notice my symptoms, meditate/prayer/quiet time. Mostly I avoid drama. I’ve been inpatient. My meds were messed up and I had a reaction.

The best thing I ever did was DBT therapy on my own with the book and the YouTube videos. I also did Cognitive Behavior Therapy In outpatient group. The best! Both of these were outpatient.

I hope this helps.

[Hidden in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

So true what you just said. I’m in my early 60s suffering from chronic depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Struggling all my life to figure out what’s wrong with me. Most of the doctors doubted and discounted real physical illnesses as “it’s all in my head”; emergency hospital visits labeled me as “a walking panic attack”. After a lifetime of SSRIs and benzodiazepines, combined, I still struggle every single day. Reading self help books and walking or swimming help somewhat. Upon early retirement, I live in a small town with no psychiatric facilities or support group meetings. So, I am now learning about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It makes a lot of sense if you are willing to be devoted in following the steps. Journaling is helping to get feelings out and see them as just words on paper. It’s not easy...!

[fauxartist in reply to Hidden]

I know Benzo's are very helpful for those who take them for anxiety, but they can have a very adverse reaction for some too.

[LiveandLetLive42]

I made sure to follow up with everything the social worker told me to do (see my therapist, go for walks, spend more time with my family and open up to them). Also, while I was there I attended all of the activities whether I wanted to or not. And I learned that I love to dance. They had a morning dance class and now at home, I put on some tunes and just dance!! I even check in sometimes with the people I met there. I made some friends and we check on each other. I also learned to appreciate the little things. Especially my family!! Inpatient actually saved my life!! Take whatever you learned there and keep using them. We even made up calendars with one thing to do each day. I still have it. Good luck!

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

I dance and sing with my bulldog. I’d show a short clip of Rosie dancing if I could. She makes everybody smile. I’m glad it helped you.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

I love dancing! I’m so happy to hear you do too. That’s awesome 👏🏼 💃🏻

[fauxartist in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

I love that....the best I get from my cat is her snoring on my lap asleep.....

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to fauxartist]

That’s called cataplexy🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden]

You need to be Patient when having CBT , the course generally can last up to twelve sessions, and it takes time to be able to trust to settle between the two of you.

Try writing a list of things you want to talk about, this will help you move on Together.

Remember eventually you will understand it is up to the Patient to help themselves to move on and control their condition, you will gain certain tool to help yourself

BOB

[anxiousoutcast in reply to Hidden]

Okay, thank you so much !!