Lived Experience Forum

[Former-Member]

I have been struggling for a little bit and decided last week I needed to reach out for some support and help. I phoned the private clinic last Friday and within a few hours they decided it was best that I come into hospital and felt quite supported by the clinical team.

And today I had another phone call from the team and had another assessment over the phone to check in with me, and to make sure I was okay. It is now confirmed I will be admitted next Friday at 11am. The clinic is interstate so I have decided to go down a few days beforehand so I can settle down their prior to my admission.

I'm a bit nervous about going down but I feel so greatful for the opportunity to get some help & support. I'm trying to prepare myself mentality for the admission and what I hope to achieve from the admission. I just hope I am making the right to decision to go back ino hospital.

[BlueBay]

Hi @Former-Member

I think you are so brave for asking for help and now being accepted into a clinic.  To get help and support is what you need and you will get it.  I think it's a good idea to go a few days before to feel at ease before being admitted. 

Take it easy; you will be fine, you will have the support from the staff and psychs.  I was admitted last year into a private clinic and i was so amazed at how much support i received.  I was very nervous before I went in but after a few hours I was okay. And if you are feeling anxious about anything pls speak to the staff they will be very supportive.

I wish you all the best while you stay there.  Take care, i will be thinking of you.  hope to hear how you go.

Did i read somewhere that you were on Blueboard?  If yes, I was on there but only for a little while.  I was called bluebay.  Not sure if you remember, but i think i remember that you chatted to me a few times.

Good luck @Former-Member xxx

[Appleblossom]

Good Luck with your admission @oceang You seem focussed and clear about what you can do and what you can expect. Warm regards Apple

[Former-Member]

@Former-Member

Sorry to read that you are feeling unwell again my friend - I am surprised as I thought you were doing so well. Did you end up gaining adequate treatment for your menopause? Did anything happen to trigger the way you are feeling? I hope the closure of Blueboard was not a contributing factor.

All the best with your admission by friend - I will be thinking of you. If you ever need to talk I am here for you. Sending much love and warm hugs xx

[Former-Member]

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@Sadgirl wrote:

Hi @Former-Member

I think you are so brave for asking for help and now being accepted into a clinic.  To get help and support is what you need and you will get it.  I think it's a good idea to go a few days before to feel at ease before being admitted. 

Take it easy; you will be fine, you will have the support from the staff and psychs.  I was admitted last year into a private clinic and i was so amazed at how much support i received.  I was very nervous before I went in but after a few hours I was okay. And if you are feeling anxious about anything pls speak to the staff they will be very supportive.

I wish you all the best while you stay there.  Take care, i will be thinking of you.  hope to hear how you go.

Did i read somewhere that you were on Blueboard?  If yes, I was on there but only for a little while.  I was called bluebay.  Not sure if you remember, but i think i remember that you chatted to me a few times.

Good luck @Former-Member xxx

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Hi @BlueBay

Thank you for your kind words & support.

Unfortunately may need to reschedule my admission because my dog is sick again, I have a staffordshire bull terrier and today I found a lump on her. Kira as been having treatment for cancer the last 3 and half years. Tomorrow I will be getting Kira in to see the vet and hopefully he can operate tomorrow or the next day. It has only been over a month since her last surgery.

I think a later date might be better, and I can focus on my physical health, and go down there really focused on doing the group therapy, and getting as much out of the program as I can. I will have to call the clinic tomorrow about changing my admission date, and I hope they understand why I need to do this.

Yes I was on BB, but can't remember chatting with you sorry. Hopefully we can chat some more here.

[Former-Member]

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@Appleblossom wrote:
@good Luck with your admission @oceang You seem focussed and clear about what you can do and what you can expect. Warm regards Apple

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Thank you @Appleblossom for your message. I'm probably going to have to reschedule my admission at this stage - it can't be helped. Once again thanks for your message and words of support.

[Former-Member]

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@OverTheEdge wrote:

@Former-Member

Sorry to read that you are feeling unwell again my friend - I am surprised as I thought you were doing so well. Did you end up gaining adequate treatment for your menopause? Did anything happen to trigger the way you are feeling? I hope the closure of Blueboard was not a contributing factor.

All the best with your admission by friend - I will be thinking of you. If you ever need to talk I am here for you. Sending much love and warm hugs xx

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@Former-Member

I think, I am overly hard on myself and that is one of the factors and probably my physical health too. I have not had any more treatment for my POF- I did start some hormone treatment earlier in the year but I had to stop because it didn't agree with me. In some ways I have improved with me doing regular exercise and exercise psychologist appointments~ I do this to mange my anxiety and depression.

At times, I am little better but I am still not functioning anywhere knew I was prior to my depression and part of this is that I am burnt out. Prior to my depression I was really pushing myself and I think it just shows how deep my depression was because it has been over three years now. I really don't want to go back to where I was and I rather reach out for help earlier.

Unfortunately today I found a lump on my staffy so it looks like I will have to reschedule the admission until Kira is better and I can travel interstate for treatment. I hope what I have written makes sense OTE.