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utopiaSenior Contributor
So I arrived here at midday today.
Feeling a bit lost. Everything is so ... strange.
Not sure what to do now.
Starting to get a bit anxious. A bit teary. Trying hard not to think, or to feel.
Wishing I had a bourbon or some chips or junk food. Something to keep me busy and not feeling.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
@utopia thinking of you
im glad your getting support from family as well and that youll hear about a bed soon as well
im glad your getting the support you deserve and need
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OwlunarSenior Contributor
All the best @utopia
Send a post when you feel okay
Dec
💙💛💜
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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Woohoo 🙌 @utopia. That's fantastic news. I hope the new psychiatrist is a really good fit for you. It sounds like a huge step forward 👍💜🤗💐
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
Hi @utopia
I am so glad to read that you got a room. Finally!!!
After all the drama you had to go through. You poor thing. Hugs to you
I am sory I haven't been on your post very much to support you, as I haven't been well myself. Waitingn for a bed myself any day
Pls know that I do care for you and wish you all the best in your stay in the hospital.
I do think of you a lot @utopia
Take care my friend, always here for you
BB xxxooo
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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SaharaSenior Contributor
Wonderful news @utopia! You have a bed and a new psychiatrist and 14 days to get aquainted. What a big relief. 
Best of luck with everything today... I have a feeling it will work out.
Please write and let us know how your first day goes.
@BlueBay, I hope you get your bed soon. Take good care of yourself. xxx
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Soooo pleased for you @utopia ...... ❣️
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