Just released from inpatient psych

[severus]

I was released from inpatient psych yesterday after a 9-day stay that result from a suicide attempt (slit my wrists, 27 stitches). I felt better when I left, but the depression, anxiety, and self-destructive thoughts have returned. Losing the hope I gained while I was there. I start an outpatient program for depression tomorrow morning, but worry that it will always feel like I do right now. Why aren't my meds working? Why am I such a freak that I can't cope like normal people do?

[DodgingRain]

Hang in there, sometimes it takes a while for meds to work or to find one that works. Unfortunately meds and therapy never did anything for me. Sometimes I miss inpatient, it was a nice break with nothing to worry about and I felt a lot more normal compared to a lot of the other people there.

[Ahlstrom]

I've been to inpatient due to suicidal thoughts, it sucks but they atleast keep you safe. Keep trying meds and hanging in there, something will be bound to work to a degree.

[alankay]

It will take some time. Please hang in there and have faith that time and effort will help a great deal. Stay on the meds and talk over your feelings. Alankay