2 accomplishments in one day! : I was discharged from psychiatry this afternoon :)

[bellbird]

I've been a patient of my hospital's psych department since I went inpatient back in May of last year.

This afternoon, in my pdoc appointment, I was officially discharged.
My meds have been stable for a few months now, and my pdoc feels that all the work he can do is now done.
My GP can keep prescribing all my meds, and the bulk of my therapy/recovery will now be done through working with my T (clinical psychologist).

Feels really great to be back down to only having two healthcare professionals (GP and T) involved in my care, where 6 months ago I was under the care of 5 (GP, T, dietician, keyworker(nurse), and pdoc).

 

[blackemerald1]

Oh wow! Congratulations @bellbird - :) That's a lot of progress in six months. I'm glad you don't need all of that support anymore.

It's a true sign of healing when you can wean away from ongoing, intensive support and whittle down the professional medical appointment schedule. :hug:

 

[somerandomguy]

Congratulations @bellbird!!

 

[AnD]

Congratulations! ?

 

[Deleted member 42984]

Congrats! :-)

 

[MrMoonlight]

Congratulations bellbird, I'm so happy for you. :hug:

 

[bellbird]

Thank you so much everyone :hug:

The first time I sat in the psychiatry waiting room, was the day after my overdose.
I'd just spent the night in ED in a resus room.
I was slumped over in the wheelchair that someone had wheeled me over in from ED, because I couldn't walk.
I had to be seen by a pdoc, who then made the decision to admit me as inpatient.
I was very out of it, so I don't have many memories, other than the overwhelming feeling that my world was crashing down around me, mixed with intense feelings of anger and sadness that my OD had failed. And tears. A lot of tears
I was also in the thick of anorexia, and probably hadn't eaten for over a day.

Yesterday as I sat in that waiting room for the last time, I was not in a wheelchair.
I had walked in through the door myself.
I was mentally troubleshooting my current research objective, and what I'd need to do next once I got back to my office desk after the appointment.
I was cognisant enough to be able to look around the room, and notice how the afternoon light was shining through the window and lighting the room with a warm glow.
I had eaten breakfast and lunch, and I was also thinking about what I'd be having for dinner. My eating disorder was now in remission.

At the end of my appointment, my pdoc told me that the best thing that he could do for me now was to let me go, and allow me to grow on my own. With the hope that I will grow away from them.
I thanked him for his help, and looked him in the eyes as we shook hands.
I gave my keyworker a hug in the corridor and thanked her for her help.
And then I left.
Not in a wheelchair.
Not on my way to the psych ward.

Walking.
And free.

 

[Deleted member 42984]

That is an amazing achievement! You have come so far :hug:

 

[Freida]

That is amazing!!! so very happy for you!

 

[EveHarrington]

Is that normal in your country?

Here in the USA many GP docs want a specialist or psychiatrist to prescribe psych meds given the ongoing need for specialist knowledge in prescribing the drugs we take. While a GP can still prescribe, if you need a med change then you’ll be left looking for a psychiatrist who can determine the best course of action.

 

[Teasel]

Really happy for you @bellbird :)

 

[Wendell_R]

Big hugs, and wishes for a wonderful adventure ahead! :hug: