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The outpatient

Posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 19:52:29

I'm in an outpatient program right now to deal with grief and depression. It's every day from morning until late afternoon. I'm getting a lot out of it. You know, you go to a class about communication or something else, like creating boundaries, and at first it seems so basic -- like psych 101 -- but you actually start applying the suggestion to your real life, present situations, and it's a wake up call. I realize I'm passive much more than I thought I was, even passive aggressive sometimes. The program is helping me with self-awareness. Then there's lots of group therapy where I can talk about what I'm going through after the loss of my husband. I'm developing some very nice friends there, too -- people who are going through similar issues. It's amazing how much some of us have in common. Have any of you been in outpatient treatment programs like this after being hospitalized for depression (or any other psychological issues)?

Re: The outpatient » Cass

Posted by obsidian on March 15, 2009, at 19:55:47

In reply to The outpatient, posted by Cass on March 15, 2009, at 19:52:29

That is wonderful to hear. :-)
I haven't been in a program like that but I find myself often wishing I had some group experience that could help me further.
take care,
sid

Re: The outpatient

Posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2009, at 0:37:01

In reply to Re: The outpatient » Cass, posted by obsidian on March 15, 2009, at 19:55:47

No I haven't but would love to find a group support group. At one time was in a CBT group and I liked it. Looked for one here and only one was now no longer operating. So what do you do there? Love Phillipa

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