Feel like giving up

Hi @Chris

I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way. Sometimes it can be incredible hard when you don't know where to turn, or what to do. Getting the energy to make the effort to talk to people is often hard when you feel so down.

What do you normally do to make yourself feel better in these times, as you mentioned that you eventually come out of it? Do you have any self care things that you do to bring yourself out?

I like to sometimes just take some time to find joy in the little things, read back over cards people have given me, go outside for a walk with my dog, sit in a park and watch the world go by....

Outlanderali

Saw my psychiatrist this afternoon and he want me in hospital for two to three weeks. He said he thinks i have gone into the depressive eposode of bi polar and my antidepressant is no longer working. So he will change it while im in hospital.

Its a relief really one knowing there is something really wrong.

Hi @Chris

I'm glad to hear your psychiatrist is helping you get some more intensive support and that it's given you some relief. Do you know when that will be happening?

It sounds like a really tough time. I hope some of that energy to connect with others and engage in the things you want to do starts to come back soon. If you just need to vent, remember there are people here to listen.

I got into hospital within two days, which is really good. I've been here five days now. I have now started the new medication, but i guess it will take time for it to start to work.

Thanks for the kind words

Glad you let us know how you are @Chris.

Hope the mhu isnt too difficult a time for you.Take care of yourself while you adjust to meds.

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New meds are always fun..

take care of yourself..take the time now you have it..to focus on yourself and getting well again.

Merry Xmas too if your into that sorta thing..

So still getting some side effects comming off antidepressant, but feeling a bit better in myself. The feeling of being totally overwhelmed has gone. I feel more at peace with myself. I am in a private hospital with two wings. I am in the newer section with private rooms. The staff are lovely and make sure they engage with you on their shift.

I am expecting to go home next Wednesday. My psychiatrist an in house psychologist start holidays then,so there is really no point being here. I think that i will be ok.

So the decision to see my psychiatrist was a good one, and to come into hospital. I usually fight tooth and nail not to be hospitalised.

Hi @Chris,

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling a bit better within yourself

It's great that you are happy with your decision to go into hospital and that the staff are lovely. Also, that you think you will be okay going home next Wednesday. Have you been working with the staff to prepare for this, or started planning yourself how you could continue to look after yourself? If so, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts!

Take care,

Shimmer

I haven't started a plan yet. I will see the in house psychologist on Tuesday, she may help me put something together. I have just been to a group on mood patterns. We got six pages of hand outs. I think they will be really helpful. Groups go all day on various subjects. Theres a schedule thats put out on a Friday for the next week. So you can plan ahead. It just make such a difference, something positive to focus on and the learning.Much better than just sitting in your room. I feel very blessed to have this facility so close to home. I think i will go home on Saturday for a few hours to see my two youg granddaughters thats a challenge.

Thanks for your ongoing interest.