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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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soulSenior Contributor
Thinking of you @utopia Hoping you're doing okay at the very least.
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Hi @utopia - sorry you're on the emotional roller coaster... that can happen when meds are adjusting. It takes time but everything will settle down I'm sure. At least you are getting some time for art and rest. Is this a new hospital or the one you were at previously? Just take the time to get your head in a good place and make the most of the groups and staff. You're there to get better. Take good care.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi again @utopia 
I am feeling much better- I had hay fever,sinus and migraine...
It could be a combination of things happening - my depression (major depression) , I believe I had a double dose of depression (dysthymia and major depression). You can have a combination of depressions co-occuring. The dysthymia made a lot of sense to me.
I can't rememeber allyou physical conditions but that would have affect on your mental health too, they do say if you can improve your physical health it has positive affect on your mental health.
It is a bit of a juggling act to get medication right and also a good discharge plan to move you forward.
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
Hmmm @utopia - does this mean it will lose its five star rating? Lousy that you have been downgraded.
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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utopiaSenior Contributor
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soulSenior Contributor
Happy to know that things have settled down for you @utopia. Don't fall out of bed otherwise you'll have to have the rails up 😆
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