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If you've been admitted into the behavioral health unit in the hospital, do you feel shame after you've been discharged? I feel so ashamed and embarrassed that I was there. My extended family knows and I told some of my closer friends why I was in the hospital but couldn't have visitors. I'm so embarrassed about it and I can't even stand seeing anyone because of it. Is it normal and what do you do to overcome it?
I been in and out of hospitals for years and stayed in one for 5 months. There is nothing absolutely nothing to be shamed or embarrassed about. It helped me in so many ways. My family and friends knew… read more
What questions do you make sure you ask? How do you stay focused and not go on unnecessary tangents? Do you email your therapist a few days before your appointment to mention what you you want to talk about? Or do you bring in a list with you?
It feels like lately my appointments with my therapist have been just recapping my week and not really getting much progress. It seems like 80% of the appointment is me venting and explaining my week and then I'm more frustrated with my issues than… read more
Please don't feel stupid. You are doing the best you can. If you have a topic you are embarrassed about, your therapist should be aware of the difficulty you are having discussing it and should be… read more
Baby steps are better than no steps.
As for me yes, this is why I had my Feelings & don't open up to anyone, was afraid of what others may say or 🤔 living or dealing with Mental Illness
Absolutely it's not our place to judge anyone...
Never worry or be embarrassed about wanting to ask a question I had people in my home life wouldn't let me talk or made me feel stupid it destroyed me then I started listening and talking to other… read more
Thursday night I was very depressed and suicidal. I called 988 crisis line and they sent out a crisis mobility or whatever that lady and police officer said they are. Things got calmed down for me and the police officer didn't arrest me and then admit he into the psych ward.
Yesterday I messaged my doctor telling him what happened Thursday night and he ended up calling me and I had to tell him everything over all over again. He wasn't mad, he was concerned for me and wanted to make sure he… read more
Chris, I think your doctor is probably right, that it had to do with a change in your medication. But, I also have to think the transition could have been done in a better way, maybe more slowly, so… read more
I had something happen the other day that embarrassed me and then made me angry. I used to burn. The inside of my left arm is a mass of scars. There are also some cut scars on each arm. There’s no way to cover them. Long sleeves when it’s 90+ out are not an option. I’ve never had anyone ask me to my face what was on my arm. The other day while sitting with other people this woman asked what was on my arm!!!!! I quickly hid it and mumbled a non answer. Now I’m furious. Has anyone else… read more
My daughter has very serious, keloid scarring, where she has self harmed herself. As a mother, to see them, promotes the most saddest feelings, I can feel. Out of curiosity, I asked her if she would… read more
Can anyone relate? In my case it involved my obsession for money and spending to made my happy. In desperation I did something I regret with every piece of my heart. I'm so embarrassed and shamed. The guilt is killing me.
Dear Kelly..it is true we can't change the past. Nothing we can do about it. If you never disclose, you will always feel guilty an ashamed And sometimes when we disclose, there is a time period for… read more
As for me that everyday, I feel as if I can handle things on my own & being afraid of asking for Help. It's like I don't know how to ask for help, it's just I'm 9 out of 10 scared to ask.
BfpSix, maybe try to speak to friends or whatever support you are seeking out before you feel desperate. Then you can work out what you want to say before you become too anxious. You can try to keep… read more
Is it something you celebrate with absolute joy to be a survivor or denial of aging? (And add your age, would be awesome!!!)
My partner doesn't buy gifts for anyone but me. Not even his family at Chistmas!
I do make a big fuss over my day... but mostly I want to spend it reminding everyone who has helped me stay alive that they are incredible. 😍
Birthdays are for kids, people with good family members and friends otherwise it is another day of being hopeful that someone will love you enough to care, otherwise just another day.