Anyone feel like chatting?

Hi @embers the respite isn't in the hospital. It is a private home run by ARAFMI (Association of relatives and friends of the mentally ill). There are no doctors or nurses, rather a trained support worker who is there 24/7 should the need arise. We make our own breakfast, lunch and snacks and dinner is prepared for us by the support worker. Last time I went the house had a pool, cinema room and art studio. This house doesn't have that but does have a pool table and Playstation 4 plus art and craft stuff, so I'll be set. It is also not far from the biggest shopping centre around for miles in case I need retail therapy hahaha!

@outlander how do you feel about your diagnosis of BPD? My Mrs has it, so I understand a bit about it actually. She said the diagnosis was helpful in that it finally validated all she has been feeling and experiencing, but at the same time, wasn't helpful in that mental health services for people with the disorder are limited.

it was abit of a shock actually @Queenie but it does explan alot about what is happeneing and why i am the way that i am. yes it seems services are limited but ive been put onto a DBT indivdual therapy list through the Community MH team as well as DBT group therapy both of these are at least a 4 month long waiting list and they said one of them is about to go on leave so might taken even longer.

i can continue to see my new therapist for help with my anxieties and depression though. hopefully those tips and tricks will come in handy

thanks @embers

Thanks @Queenie So is it for carers or people with MI? It sounds great. What state are you in? (if that's ok to ask)

anyone still around?

@Shaz51@Former-Member@Mazarita

Hi @outlander

hi @Mazarita

how are you going today?

Hard day here with depression here, @outlander. The evening has been better. You've just caught me as I'm logging off for a little while, might be in and out a bit later and can answer any reply from you then. Sending hugs, lil sis.