Hey Billy, You took a big step in taking time out from work to get your self sorted. You should be proud of that, especially given the stigma attached with mental health disorders. Like you have disowned family, friends and colleagues, over several years. As for ideas, you have already started by seeking hospital and the associated help of specialists, so the small things like walking the dogs , twice a day if you want - around the block or the beach as you do, are all needed to get a feeling of being back to yourself and accomplishing what many others take for granted. I have not read all the posts, so apologies, if covered already, but it was good to read you had started back at work on a part-time or casual basis. I'm at the other extreme, going to work in a high stressed job, not wanting to be here, and wishing I could just leave, cut back hours. I take solace that you were able to admit yourself for hospital treatment, that is true courage and commitment to making your way back.
Kids are resilient, even though what they have been through is not what anyone wants for their children, however they have their own lives to live, as you do yours, so maintain any relationship you can, as some is better than none. My first time posting anything like this, so hope no offence taken as none intended.
