Oh kisses. Im sorry your feeling so badly. By outpatient hospitalization - do you mean IOP - an intensive outpatient program? When I was depressed I went to one. It really helped. The connection with others who are struggling really made a difference. It was all groups from 9-1pm. The extra support helped. I'd give it some serious thought.

Yes I mean IOP. I think I'll have my tdoc call and schedule me in

As wonderful as the support I receive here is, it is not a replacement for physical interaction. Humans are a gregarious species and hard-wired to need direct, full-sensory interaction. Much as I hate to admit it. . . Can I go be a grizzly bear now? They are happy campers on their own.

Dunno about the hospital, but I don't believe on-line interaction is enough by itself.

Hi Kisses,

There have been a lot of bumps in your road of late pushing you out of stability and into fragility. IOP is a helpful tool for finding your way out of a corner with not enough support.

IOP gets you into a routine, teaches you some helpful tools, and I think helps you to face this illness with a little more resilience. Why would it be a bad idea in your opinion?

I am sorry you are feeling so depressed. You will feel so much better if you go. I have been that depressed and I am so happy I got help. Please take care of yourself.

Hi kisses, I'd call/or have your psydr call for intake to IOP if you feel the need for support 100%, I've been several times due to depression, before it gets to hospitalization. Agree with Arfie...online is not the same as 'in person' and obtaining relationships with those who are walking in similar shoes. For me. it is about isolation and needing a routine and purpose. Not sure about what you might want, think about that and work towards finding and meeting your needs to become healthy. Best of luck to you :) take care, ml

Kisses I think it's s great idea to do outpatient ... Online is good but I think sharing with others live might help even more...you have had extra stress recently and you need more support ((hugs)) polar

Being comfortable here and finding friends to be supportive is a good tool to use. But, having said that, you really need to be forthright and honest with your Therapist. She should be advising you on whether going to Outpatient or Inpatient care is needed. Long periods of Suicidal thoughts are not something that should be taken lightly.....

You really need to talk to your Therapist about the severity of your thoughts and what is the best way to help you get better. She can't help you unless your honest with her....if you're not being honest with her, you're wasting both of your time. Your relationship with your Therapist is not one that you should be scared of or worried over, if that's the only relationship you can get to, then your Therapist is not being effective in your treatment.