ha, I phoned the advocates at NIMH....they take that seriously, it is about their funds to them. I have been in very good private hospitals. I figured if I became a pain in the arse with the advocacy people they would let me out. Not saying I didn't need emergencey help..I did. But after I got stable, I wanted out now! Doesn't everybody???
I avoid the outdoors and sunlight when I am badly depressed.
But..it makes it worse.
Iam going to my counselor weekly and a class at the local menrtal health center weekly.
I WAS coming home from the counselor and resuming my dark isolation.
Most of this month I have been really mindful fo getting dressed and getting out.
I was resistant to doing that...but once I am out I know it helps.
It stimulates brain chemicals. Vitamin d helps with this also.
Even If I just go to the cafe and get a drink and hang there and read and chat with the waitress a bit......that is very, very good for me.
It's just getting dressedc and out the door that is hard.
I figure if I keep it up....it will become a healthy habit.
I could so go lay down for a nap right now! Very, very tempting.
I am telling myself to simply stay out of the bedroom.