I can’t cope

Really overwhelmed @Jynx. The staff have been fabulous. My sense of direction is terrible and I’m so bad at remembering names and faces! That’s going to make this so hard.

I’ve unpacked. It’s got a desk with a TV a wardrobe and a bathroom. The window looks onto the car park and the houses behind. They do have a lovely garden though! I don’t see anywhere where I have to walk in the bush. But it’s dense bush land!

It’s been a long day! The drive was pretty easy though.

Im not allowed leave yet and I'm suppose to be checked on every 30 mins. They haven’t done that so that’s good!

I love the idea of those cards @Captain24 such a good idea. Wish I had them. Have only got a nurse call button which I try and not push.

Step by step hon. Things can be really overwhelming at the start. But you have gotten through the most difficult part, being brave enough to go in there. Be proud of yourself for that.

@Captain24 haha maybe you can make a little cheat-sheet, like 'nice nurse with glasses is named Mary' or something 😋

Aww yay for the garden! I think having access to green spaces is so important - maybe a nice place to do some journalling or art!

Glad that the drive was not too bad! You could pop that into your back pocket for future times of high anxiety, like "Hey anxious brain, remember that time I was super anxious about driving to the clinic, on top of everything else, and it turned out to be easy, and the clinic turned out to be super warm n welcoming? So maybe we don't need to be so anxious about (insert thing) right now?" I find that stuff super helps me anyway 😉

Are you glad for the regular check ins or wanting a bit more privacy right now?

I just went to dinner @Snowie. As I walked it a lady said what was good for dinner and then as I was walking with my tray she said I was welcome at their table but if I wanted to be on my own that was ok. I joined them. Turns out they are my group. I’ll be spending most of the day with them. They were all lovely and welcoming. There was maybe 10 people. I managed to do ok!

Anyhow..

I don’t know if I can use the cards but if I’m desperate I won’t ask so at least I’m able the ‘ask’ with the cards. If that makes sense.

How are you going?

Heya @Captain24 !

I'm catching up on all the posts of today. I just want to acknowledge that this step you have taken is HUGE!

Well done for dinner @Captain24 that was a huge step already for you. Hopefully you can meet some really nice people in there.

Asking with the cards makes perfect sense to me. I rarely ask with words. A few of the nurses can tell if it's a bad day for me just from my 'look'. I struggle to ask for help also. I don't want to be the 'needy' one.

I am ok i guess. Today has been difficult but at least it is almost over.

One lady i was just talking too says that they focus a lot on nature here @Jynx.

I have to do art therapy. I’m not artistic. I can’t even draw a straight line with a ruler! It’s compulsory. Same as the gym 😢

I like the cheat sheet! I’ll have to try it. I just met some of my group and they all

introduced themselves and I don’t remember any names! One said if I can’t remember just call them all babe!

I’m not real sure what I want. I not sure what I need. I was completely honest with the nurse doing my mental health assessment though. How extreme it’s all been.

@Captain24 art therapy is all about the process, not the final product! I imagine they'll have guided activities and idea prompts to help along the way, too. Hopefully it turns out to be enjoyable, or at the very least helpful 😉

Haha aww they sound lovely! Captain and the Babes 😎

Proud of you for being honest - I know how hard it can be, especially with a new person. But you're doing right by you to do so, and I reckon it'll help you get the most out of your stay 💜

I’m guessing more will be at breakfast so I may not be quite so ok @Snowie. Hopefully they are nice, they seem it so far.

There is no way I would ask! I’m glad that they are getting to know you and know when you need them.

Sorry it’s been hard for you today

Hey @tyme.

Thanks. I’m not sure I’ve done the right thing.