Back to Treatment Tomorrow
By angel_smiles
@Lolaze (5093)
St. Louis, Missouri
August 3, 2015 9:54pm CST
With the exception of June, I've been in treatment for bipolar, anxiety, and PTSD since the end of January. I've had all these issues for years but they really got bad after my dad died in December. When my therapist found out I'd tried to kill myself in January, she said I needed more than just once a week sessions with her. I'd had horrible experiences with treatment programs before but the place I'm going now is wonderful.
I spend 3 hours a day 3 times a week in group therapy. I also see a nurse practitioner who is trying to figure out my medication so that maybe I'm eventually stable again. I've also become very close with the nurse that is in charge of the program and I usually talk with her for a few minutes each day when I'm there. I go Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday so I get a three day weekend. That worked out very good since I was ill over this weekend.
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5 responses
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
4 Aug 15
Sorry to hear that. I hope you are getting the right treatment. I am in therapy for major depression as well as anxiety and stress. I only go once a week. But I could eventually go more if I feel I need to. I don't think I would do well in group therapy though.
@Oceanblue71 (132)
• Melbourne, Australia
4 Aug 15
I wish you all the best in your treatment.
I have anxiety and depression but can't image what you are going through.
Some days are better than others.
Try and enjoy your weekends and focus on the future.
@Oceanblue71 (132)
• Melbourne, Australia
4 Aug 15
@Lolaze It must have been so difficult for you I can't image. Just hang in there you can do it. Some days I really don't want to go on but so far so good.
Find something to aim for and I wish you all the best and good health.
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
4 Aug 15
Hope that your treatment goes well as it goes in the process. God bless
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
4 Aug 15
This is so good to hear. Sounds like you have a lot of confidence in going to this place.
Happy to hear it, as there are so many less than helpful mental health places, I know.
I am struggling at the moment with my place but I am sure I will be able to sort it out.
I love the big doc..she is great and gets me:) I love it when they get me.
@Lolaze (5093)
• St. Louis, Missouri
4 Aug 15
I adore the nurse who runs the program. I know if anything were to cause me problems she's handle it. It's already happened with one therapist and I not getting along and she took care of it so quickly for me.
@mealid (300)
• Kanpur, India
4 Aug 15
Hey i have also some repeated checking and repeated thoughts issue,is it ocd?
