Posted by akc on November 29, 2001, at 21:01:25
In reply to Re: Alone and scared » akc, posted by adamie on November 29, 2001, at 19:05:41
adamie,
I don't have personal experience with any particular program. I have just heard different things. So I hesitate to name names on this site. Especially if your pdoc is maybe going to recommend a clinic. Talk to your pdoc (and your therapist, if you are seeing one) about more intensive, long-term inpatient programs. Then check out the program -- see if it is accredited, see if it has a web-site.
Good Luck,
akc>
> today my pdoc said something about me and some clinic. so i guess i may be going to a clinic soon. I am sick of how unstable my depression is. 2 months ago it was not so horrible! now it has been getting WORSE and worse! it's like maybe some type of seasonal depression is involved. each day is hell.
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> please tell me more about these 1 month programs.
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> > adamie,
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> > I've watched you really struggle for several months now. I really feel for you. The only advice that seems to come up in my mind is a longer term program somewhere -- they exists, and the good ones are usually really good. Especially for younger folks like yourself. I'm not talking going in a hospital for a day or two, but more along the lines of a month long program. Some place that can work both with your meds, but also constantly work with your coping skills. You were dealt a bad break - but one that can be overcome with the right help. We can offer you all the support in the world, but I truly believe you need more than all our words. You need a physical place of stability and safety -- a long-term treatment facility could give you that.
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> > Please give it some thought.
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> > akc
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