Intensive outpatient program

Posted by Penny on June 3, 2002, at 9:47:21

Well, it's come to this: I either enter an intensive outpatient psychiatric program for 2-4 weeks (3-4 times per week, 3 hour sessions ... sort of a group therapy), or my therapist is recommending hospitalization. Never been hospitalized, and while the thought scares me, much of me thinks it would be a relief...something to protect me from myself.
On the other hand, the outpatient program would, perhaps, also be a good thing, hopefully helping me to function at a higher level than I am right now. I was wondering if any of you have been through such a program and, if so, what your thoughts are on intensive outpatient treatment?
What I do know is that I felt a sense of relief when my therapist stepped into action on Saturday and took control of the situation. I feel like I have lost control of my life despite my efforts to take it back so it's nice to have someone I trust make some important decisions for me.
Penny

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Intensive outpatient program Penny 6/3/02
Re: Intensive outpatient program » Penny mair 6/3/02
Re: Intensive outpatient program » Penny judy1 6/3/02
Re: Intensive outpatient program bookgurl99 6/4/02
Penny, what did you decide on? (nm) Bookgurl99 6/10/02
Re: Penny, what did you decide on? » Bookgurl99 Penny 6/10/02
Re: Penny, what did you decide on? Bookgurl99 6/11/02
Re: Penny, what did you decide on? » Penny mair 6/12/02
starting IOP tomorrow Penny 6/13/02
May you rise like a phoenix from the ashes! (nm) » Penny bookgurl99 6/13/02
That's terrific, Penny! Dinah 6/13/02
The drumroll please - Penny mair 6/13/02
Re: starting IOP tomorrow » Penny wendy b. 6/13/02
IOP... Penny 6/18/02
thinking about you. . . » Penny bookgurl99 6/19/02
Re: thinking about you. . . » bookgurl99 Penny 6/19/02
I love Harry Potter! (nm) Bookgurl99 6/24/02

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