Good-Luck Jo

[Mares73]

Hi Jo your previous thread on going to hospital had 49 posts!! So I thought I'd start a new one for you to share all your nerves & for your many friends to wish you luck. Also I'd been trying to reply yo you all day but I'm having problems replying to people so looks like  ipad is on way out. My husband said if I come up with the cheapest computer options-he would consider getting me one so I best get onto that.

Jo I'd benervous and anxious if it was happening to me also. But I'd also be excited at getting a break from everything and just focussing on a chance to get heaps of support & learning new ways to cope with things. Yes your nervous but what you will experience, the rest & respite you will get being in charge of what you need will feel fantastic. You've needed something like this for ages & the fact it's near home is an added bonus. D

And Jo -please stop worrying what they will think of you. It's a psychiatric hospital which means they talk to & spend all day with people just like us. And they know we're not "freaks"-we are simply people who have episodes of an illness that can have bouts just like  herpes or diabetes or asthma can. And they know this and most staff will show compassion  & extra support when you seem more out of sorts than usual. And can I say a week will fly-ill bet you wish you had of had 2 weeks at least.

jo ill hope & pray I can be in contact regularly tomorrow. Are   You going to take your computer or have a complete break? My love & thoughts are with you x Mares

[Jo3]

Hi Mares

Thanks for your kind message of support.  I am feeling extremely nervous but I know I will be looked after once I get there.

I have just packed my bag and today I will spend time with my husband and go for a walk with the dog, have a coffee, go down the beach and just enjoy the day.

I am scared, but I guess anyone would be.

I'm not sure yet if I will take my laptop.  Part of me wants to so I can keep in touch with you guys but part of me doesn't want to because I feel I need a break from everything.

I guess I will see how I feel tomorrow morning.

Thanks again Mares, you have been a great support to me and I feel so lucky to have met you on here as well as all the other guys who have supported me.

I will be in touch again either later today or tonight or even tomorrow morning before I go.

Take care Mares

Jo xxx

[geoff]

dear Jo, can I suggest that you leave your laptop at home, because your going to hospital to get help, but if you take it then your mind will be on posting, which you can do when you get home.

Good luck. L Geoff. x

[Neil_1]

Hi Jo

Firstly, thanx to Mares for creating this thread for you Jo - and yes, we're thinking of you Jo and really hope that this is going to be such a great decision and that you are going to find ways and means to help you in your future.

Hey, is it absolutely 100% locked in to be one week?  I mean, if you find that towards the end of next week, you feel like there's still a few doors to unlock and investigate, is there any room for adjustment to the time that you're allowed to be there?

Also with regard to the laptop, Geoff's idea is a good one.   This time is for YOU Jo.  You know we'll be fine - and if someone needs help, you also know that there are so many of us here who will be here for that person to assist them.  So, please don't worry about us - please - this period is YOUR time.  You know we'll be here when your time is up - and you know we'll be sending positive thoughts and vibes your way as well.

I liked your post with what you have planned for today, etc - all good stuff Jo.

Kind regards

Neil

ps:  yes and GOOD LUCK.  🙂

[Vera55]

Yes Jo, will be thinking of you too and waiting to hear about your experience. Hoping you come back with some helpful insights for us too. Kind regards Vera 

[Jo3]

Hi to everyone,

I have decided to not take my laptop with me.  I need a break from coming on here, not that I don't like you guys or like to help each one of you, it's just that this week is a week for me and for my healing and resting.  I need a break from routine stuff so I hope you all understand.

I am not locked in definitely for one week only; I can stay longer.  Actually my psych did originally want me to stay for 2 weeks but I said no.  But if I am feeling that by the end of the week I need more time then I will take it.

Thanks to everyone for all your kind messages of best wishes.

Jo xxx

[Guest_3712]

Hi Jo,

Just added my best wishes to you for the week ahead.

Remember the Serenity prayer

God help me accept the things I cannot change

the courage to change the things I can

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Embrace the help  and support you will receive, take each day as it comes  and if you need more time then take it.

All the best and

Be kind to yourself

Stressless

[Jo3]

Oh Stressless,

Thanks so much for your best wishes.  

You know guys I sometimes feel that I don't deserve all these best wishes.

But I will kindly accept them, thanks again

I hope you all have a good week, be kind to yourselves, take care and I will be back next week (I hope, unless I stay in longer)

To all my beautiful friends on here

Take care

Jo xxx