I can’t cope

I hope so @Jynx. The pool I’m looking forward too. The gym I’m not sure about but the groups and art are instilling fear.

Im hoping honesty helps. I hope I haven’t opened up for nothing. It wasn’t easy. I just sat on my bed and cried into my pillow when she asked.

@Captain24 yeah they're the big 'unknowns' - I'm sure you'll find your feet! And you can always vocalise if you need a break or some extra hands on whilst you're in them, hopefully they'd allow you to take a fiver out of the room if you need.

Honesty is definitely a good approach hun. You could even express this fear to them - let them know you're worried about having opened up for nothing, and get some more info about how they are gonna help you work through it, stuff like that. And at the end of the day, I reckon just having that space where you can be completely honest is healing in itself.

Just one step at a time @Captain24 you got through tea, now you can get through breakfast.

I have been to art groups here and believe me I am not arty at all. I surprisingly like them. They make me express my feelings in a way I never normally would. You might surprise yourself hon. All you can do is give it a go and be open to new things.

Just catching up @Captain24 well done on all you have accomplished today! It’s been a huge day, but it will get easier. Give yourself a few days to settle in and it will feel like a safe place in no time.
Those cards sound amazing! I wish they had them where I went.

@Captain24 you made it! It does sound like a lot all at once but I am sure you will settle into it, already it sounds like the people there are pretty compassionate (which is what you would hope!)

It all sounds exciting to me, though I know anxiety is a strange beast and all kinds of things can set it off. Hoping for the best for you!

Thanks @Acanthiza @Bow @Snowie @Jynx @tyme

Thanks for your support. I don’t have the capacity to respond individually, I'm so sorry.

Today has been way too much for me to deal and I'm filled with dread as to how tomorrow goes. I don’t see how this is helping my MH! 😜

Im going to head to bed in this plastic mattress!

Thank you guys..’please know I appreciate you all.

Don't sweat it @Captain24 totally understandable. Look at you prioritising your needs and taking yourself to bed! I hope you get a good night's rest. Have faith in the process hun, it'll get easier as you go.

Nighty night, catch you next week hun 💜 Can't wait to hear your progress! 😁

Hugs @Captain24 ,

Give yourself time to settle a bit. You have taken this huge leap of faith and we all celebrate it with you this day.

This admission will not 'fix' everything, but it's a step in the right direction.

I'm so sorry I couldn't chat to you more about things today. I was on the PGC most of the night. I was glad to see you on.

I'm sure we will have more time in the days to come.

Keep hanging in there. You CAN and ARE doing it!

Hugs

Well done @Captain24 on your huge day yesterday and for checking in!

A huge well done also for being honest with the nurse at intake.

Those little cards sound awesome.

I hope the groups and the art go better then you expect. Also that, as @Jynx said, that it's a relief and healing to be somewhere where you can be totally honest.

Good luck with the pdoc when you see them today. Thinking of you lots!

I just seen my Pdoc. It was hard, so hard. I’m in my room crying. I don’t think I can do this. I just want to go home