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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Today was my last day as a patient of the crisis ward. I went there last year on the 12th of June, was a fulltime patient for little over four months, and a day patient after that, making my stay there almost a full year.The past few weeks I have felt an increasing sense of anticipation, even a sense of joy, waiting for the last day. But I have to say, today, as I was leaving the ward, I felt an actual twinge in my heart. I felt a measure of sadness.
The day itself was altogether warm. I had bought some chocolate cookies and strawberrypies, and pear- and apple cider for both the other patients and the staff.
I wasn't expecting anything special from the nurses and doctors there, but I was slightly moved by some of the things they said. In particular one nurse told me "it's going to take awhile to get used not having you around, we have had some long time patients before, but you are one to remember". And she meant it in a nice way.
From now on my treatment will consist of regular psychotherapy, and occasional visits with a doctor who will prescribe me with lithium and random bloodtests.
Looking back from now, to where I was a year ago, from deep depression barely able to move, and being fully functional and (mostly) in control of myself, I am feeling very comfortable. I feel good.
I feel good.
09:14 - 2008-May-30 - post comment
*wants a share in the snacks*
congrats on being normal crazy, instead of crazy crazy :)sarai - 09:47 - 2008-May-30
indeed. (even so, it's the normal crazy ones you really gotta watch for....)
photostyle - 10:03 - 2008-May-30
*big hug* I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad that you can say 'I feel good' and mean it.
WelshPixie - 10:19 - 2008-May-30
Bebbet - ...what now? Birds and the bees? Huh?
Tex - I thank you, sir.
Birdie - I actually asekd if I could keep any memorabilia, but apparently there is a rule against taking hospital property.
Sarai & Styles - Munchies were plentiful and I thank you both.
Del - Honestly, luv, this is the first time in years I have been able to wake up in the morning and take a breath, saying to myself 'today I feel good' without a strong outside influence. Honest to all deitys, I FEEL GOOD!!!
Mr. E - Sir, your praise is well received.dantesinferno - 10:45 - 2008-May-30
Ohhhh..... the Muuuuuuuuse veeeeersion.....
*creams self*
Oh sorry Dante. I did intend to hug you but I don't think.... er.... I don't think I should now.
pd - 05:21 - 2008-May-31
I'm with pd on the Muse version.... *creameh*
Is good that you are good, D. *hugs* It'd be so cool if your package arrived like, today, to celebrate. But I still haven't sent it... when I get back from France, promise.Twist - 10:03 - 2008-May-31
Hmm, you don't think you should hug Dante after creaming yourself...
Isn't part of being a performer knowing your audience?bebbet - 11:51 - 2008-May-31
Congrats! I hope you can keep that good feeling with you all the time!
Welcome to the world of 'normal crazy' as Sarai put it! it's a fun place to be!littleMissConfused - 07:03 - 2008-May-31
Bebbet - More of a Michael Bublé man myself.
pd - Yes, I am indeed a friend of creameh goodness.
Twisty - It's a TARDIS, isn't it? Come awn, you can tell me.
LMC - Thank you. My mood is just getting higher, mostly due to the fact that I have an appointment with God (Bob Dylan) tomorrow evening.dantesinferno - 03:25 - 2008-Jun-1
so we should start calling you "mounds" from now on?
cuz sometimes you feel like a nut...sometimes you dont.
:P
my coworker that sits next to me was diagnosted with a mild cause of bi-polar disorder. shes on meds.
i had to convince her to go to the doc and get on meds. i used you as an example. i explained to her how my finnish blog bud was doing tons better now that he was on the proper prescription.
so thanks. you are an insperation to others.
birdsnest - 04:04 - 2008-Jun-1
Very happy to hear things are well with you. :) And that was a sweet thing indeed.
annmi - 07:15 - 2008-Jun-1
I am glad that you're anticipating all the wonderful things that I know are just around the corner for you.
slayerbarbie - 10:12 - 2008-Jun-2
Apparently they are releasing anybody nowadays! ;)
Nice to hear that the staff didn't hate you! So how are you feeling now? :)bitzky - 02:33 - 2008-Jun-7
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