St John Of God Ptsd Inpatient Program- Richmond Nsw Australia

[CeCee]

Hello,

I have been suffering from Complex PTSD for as long as I can remember as a result of many years of childhood sexual & mental abuse. I was been struggling quiet badly lately & at my wits end as its getting too much.

I have found a inpatient treatment program in Sydney where I live at the St John Of God Hospital.
I was wondering if anyone here has done this program or something like it?

Did you find it helpful? Has it helped your recovery? Would you recommend it to others?

Thank you & I look forward to hearing from other suffers.

Have a great day.

 

[ShadowSolace]

Inpatient has helped me, I had to do it twice. Both were at a behavioral center. It honestly depends on the person but I would say if you're confident it would help you then go for it.

 

[TonyG]

Sounds interesting

 

[Deleted member 1860]

If its well known for treating trauma, I would definitely look deeper into the program. I'm from the states so I don't have much to say about that particular program, but I have been inpatient in a trauma program here in the US twice (for a total of about 2 months). So, I'll just rattle off a few things that you may find beneficial...

I think that a good inpatient program can put you on the fast track toward healing. But, of course, you have to be willing and able to do the hard work. Many people shy away from inpatient programs, but I credit the one I went to for giving me a very strong foundation in my healing journey. You're in group therapy all day long and you have so many skills thrown at you all at once. Its like therapy on crack! But, that's good, as being immersed into therapy can really get those skills to set in, plus you can work on using those skills and you'll have someone there to help you along the way....as opposed to outpatient therapy where you'll maybe learn a few skills a week, and then you're largely on your own until the next session, maybe a week or two later.

I know that for me, personally, if I had just done outpatient therapy, I wouldn't be where I am today in my healing. Of course the first stay wasn't my choice, and everybody KNOWS how much I hated being in there, but if push came to shove and I spiraled out of control again, I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

I'm guessing that's a locked ward program? If so, I recommend that when you get there, you simply accept the fact that you don't have your freedom and you don't have your privacy, at least not like at home. This was my biggest struggle when I first went in as you had to ASK to do anything! I hated the feeling of being controlled, but that program is what I needed at the time. I'm not saying this to scare you away, rather saying what my struggle was when I went into a program so that maybe you won't struggle with the same issue (or at least not quite so much). [Actually, it isn't uncommon for people to pick apart at other issues which distract from trauma work while in there.]

I hope it is a good fit for you as I think that inpatient programs geared toward treating trauma can be quite beneficial!

 

[CeCee]

Thank you both for your replies. I really appreciate you taking the time.

Thankfully I am very prepared for all those things & it is completely my choice.
I found the program myself & I am the one that wants to go. If it was 10 years ago I dont think Id be able to do it but being 32 I'm all for it.

I have been in therapy for the last few years but unfortunately it isn't giving me the help I need. I honestly think that 3 weeks of intensive treatment is what I need to finally get to a place where I can finally start enjoy life.

I haven't been able to work in a few years & my studies have been effected by my CPTSD so if I can take a few weeks for this program I might just be on the road to recovery. In saying that I know that its not a quick fix but I do know its a step in the right direction.

I am waiting to hear from the hospital to get the program details, hopefully once I see whats involved I will be more at ease with it all.

By the sounds of it I am doing the right thing for myself. Thank you for helping make the decision a little easier.