The telephone rang at last!

The telephone rang at last!
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delta.tetra

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Hello

Today I got a phone call from the local mental hospital: I can check in next Monday morning for 6 weeks 'observation'!

I'd had a nervous breakdown in 2000, I had to stop pretending I could cope with anything. My mental life went on crashing downhill until at last I discovered this truth: "I am a survivor of csa!" In the 3 years since then I have gone uphill because that truth has set me free from old ways of thinking, again and again.

But right now I feel like I'm circling around and around the pit making only slow upwards progress. Almost all my time is wasted, I'm boring, depressed and empty, and I've become socially isolated with no family, friends or workmates to talk to.

So I asked for another hand to help me get myself out of this hole, and after 6 weeks of observating me, the kind caring hospital folk will decide if I may join their group therapy specifically for male survivors of csa.

I'm scared, going into the psychiatric hospital the first time is strange. Good news is, at least they want to let me in, so I'm not considered too mad to handle!

I will let you know what happens.

all the best
 
Congrats.

I know first hand what it feels like to be accepted by those who can help you. I truly hope this works out for you Delta and to persevere no matter how hard it gets. You KNOW why you're going there. Let that be your strength in going session after session.

Peace mate,
MR
 
DT, good luck in the hospital man. As someone who has been in and out of hospitals and treatment almost all my adolescent/ adult life, I can appreciate any apprehensions you might have about the first time. A few tips that might help you:

1- Although the "institution" part of it may be scary, think of it as a very safe haven. I have often found myself longing for those 4 safe walls later in life when things get bad. You dont have to worry about any of the regular bs from the outside world. Your job, housework, mowing the lawn, none of that. You are free to concentrate on why you are there.

2- Take advantage of 1:1 time w/ the staff. You literally have a T at your beck and call anytime you want to talk. That is a luxury we do not have in the outside world.

3- You might be tempted to bring all your SA books and work on this 24/7. don't. Bring some enjoyable reading to take your mind off things. Sometimes hospitals can be boring as heck.

Good luck, keep an open mind, and I hope it helps you in your recovery.

Jack
 
Delta,

I am so glad you are getting the help you need. To recognize the need and ask for help is such a huge step.

If you can, let us know how you are doing. And as Jack says, take interesting enjoyable things to read.

Take care,
Larry
 
Delta
So I asked for another hand to help me get myself out of this hole,
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That's a courageous thing to do, and I hope the right thing.

It probably is, because you think it is.

I admire your committment.

Dave
 
Gentlemen, Thank you for the support and practical tips too. I will take my half-read Harry Potter book with me and leave the SA books at home!
 
I'm so happy for you!!!!!! I know it's going to make all the difference. I'm so glad that you're brave enough to take this step and that the step is there for you to take. If you have a chance and the time, please keep me posted on your progress. I'm really excited for you. Bobby
 
Delta,

We're all pulling for you, those who have responded and those of us, maybe too shy to respond, we're all pulling for you.
You have our highest regard and hope for your recovery.

David
 
Delta - I really hope this gives you the answers you need. Remember there are nearly 3000 of us here now & we all support you!

Best wishes...Rik
 
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