Posted by Crazy Horse on June 27, 2006, at 20:08:39
In reply to Partial day hospital program for me, posted by blueberry on June 27, 2006, at 19:41:21
> Depression has been so bad, and my doc so useless, that I went to the emergency room. They said since I wasn't planning on suicide this very day that I probably would not be accepted as an inpatient. But they did put me in a partial day hospital program beginning tomorrow Wednesday. It is for people like me who are in real bad shape or having a real hard time getting started on meds, but not bad enough to be locked up.
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> A pdoc will interview and prescribe. There are nurse practioners and other psychiatric staff on hand. The days are spent in various group therapies to learn cognitive behavioral therapy skills, and to share with others the side effects and things going on. If things get bad and out of hand, then you become an inpatient.
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> I've heard two good reports from this particular hospital from other people that have been through this program...people that were in really bad shape and now seem pretty fine...so hopefully it will go well. It feels kind of scary, but at the same time kind of a relief. It is 6 hours per day. I kind of wish it was more than that.Okay, this is just what i would do Blueberry. You say you wish it was more than 6 hrs a day...than tell them "Yes, I feel suicidal TODAY!" Hey the squeeky wheel gets the grease, you need help man, now is the time to get it!! Whatever you do i only wish you the very best, i am sorry you have had to suffer so damn much lately!
Sincerely,
Monte
poster:Crazy Horse
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