Leaving Homewood

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I decided to leave.  Inpatient care just wasn't what was best for me.  I need to be independent and earn how to survive, so I can get back to school.  I feel a lot of shame about leaving. Like I didn't give it enough of a try or I am letting down the friend I made there.  To be honest I feel a bit like a failure for leaving.  But I was miserable in those living conditions and I can get the same quality of counselling from a private psychologist and still sleep in my own bed.

A big part of my decision was the MRI results came back normal.  Nothing is wrong with my back.  Of course this makes me feel horrible (am I making it up?  It's not even real? etc.) but I need to be home so I can attend physio (which I'd much rather do with my regular physio-- I have had physio for my wrist and back before).

I have the most supportive friends and family about all of this... They know I make the right decisions for myself and trust me and encourage me everyday.

It feels good to be home with my pets and my bed and my family.  I'm in the process of making appointments to start my own care plan.  I will being seeing a psychologist, my family doctor, a physiotherapist and a yoga instructor.  Ever heard of therapeutic yoga?  Sounds cool, right?

The psychiatrist at Homewood said I was making the wrong decision, but I think he thought I didn;t believe I had depression... Which I am well aware of, in case you guys didn't notice.

I think I prefer being an outpatient; it isn't right for everyone.  I speak only for myself.

Hopefully I can handle planning my own recovery and follow my own path.  (I got out of bed before 8:30 and made a healthy breakfast for myself so I am well on my way!)

Thank you for continous support and love

Jess

Comments

  1. The Puppy Guy11 Mar 2015, 19:30:00

    Hi Jess,
    Your Aunt Sue and I have been worried about you for a very long time. We have an enormous amount of experience in the mental health area and would be very glad and open to talk with you about it. We really hope you will reach out to us. We will be there for you - you are my niece.
    Uncle John

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