Hi,
Nearly a week ago I was in a bad place. After 3 months of setbacks, my bipolar brain was struggling worse than ever. Holidays just added to the stress.
I was a danger to myself yet still I could not bring my self to reach out for help. I hit my rock bottom.
I decided to reach out to Beyondblue. I chose web chat, one on one advice, and thank god I did! They helped me realise there was more help out there, and got me in contact with the mental health team who referred me to my local hospital. I volunteered myself and was admitted to the Psych ward.
I always refused hospital treatment because I was worried how my 13yr old son would react( he was fine and relieved I was getting help), it ended being the best decision for me. I spent 5 days getting help from doctors and psych doc and speaking to other bipolar patients really helped as well. I was placed back onto medication which is what I needed. I also have received follow up calls from Mental health team,immediately once I got home to see how I am going.
This would not of been all possible if I did not reach out to Beyondblue. So I am saying a BIG Thankyou. You are truly helping people like myself take that first step to getting life back on track, and understand and accept the ups and downs of mental health.😊
