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Checking in on my M. Good that you're starting this program.. and ask them to help you with any forms and avenues to supplement income. I'd imagine they've probably helped people get what they need from their employers.

Hang in there kiddo... you're doing the right thing... and keep your circle of friends small. Even though I'm a hang it all out there person, I keep the ring very small and still have actually to this day. *hugs*
Abs

Ooops... checking in on YOU, M. won't let me edit the previous post.

Mystik! Glad to see that you posted. Wow, that does sound intense but you do need some medical treatment so I guess it makes sense. I am scared to think of what could happen if you didn't sign up for this help. As for getting some short term disability insurance/reimbursement, etc. please look into what Bluestar is talking about. There has to be something for what happens if you suddenly can't work for a couple of weeks because of hospitalization!

Well done with communicating about the conferences- you shared the gist but if he wanted to know the details, he will need to find out himself.

Mystik, following along. Sounds heavy duty. Will be back to see how you are doing.

bluestar ~ I will be sure to check that out in further detail. Right now they are only anticipating me being in treatment for 4 weeks, if it goes longer then I'll have to stress.

Abbey ~ I can be your M, too. haha I'm usually a hang it all out there person, too, but this is so much more personal and it feels embarassing at times. That I am so screwed up I couldn't even handle my husband leaving me. Women are left by their spouse every day but they don't need psychiatric intervention.

Newmama ~ Right now I have enough time built up to cover about three weeks. Have to submit my FMLA papers so I will have that protection, too.

Piano ~ Sometimes it feels heavy duty being so depressed. Since I have to struggle so much being depressed, might as well make the struggle worth my time, you know.

Today was day two. Met with my therapist to talk about my goals for the treatment, what I'm looking to get out of it. Pretty much to get a handle on my depression and reach a point where seeing H doesn't affect me so much is what we decided to work on for now. Going to be learning different DBT teqhniques to cope with the behavior caused by the depression such as social isolation, negative self-talk, etc.

Here you are!
I like your new thread title! It says a lot! Good for you!

Hey CW, glad you found your way here. I thought since I am in treatment now it's a new path for me and we'll see where it goes.

Hey, I hear you about the embarrassment. I went through the same kind of thing. All those internal "tapes"... I'm stronger than this, I don't need any help, etc etc etc. I was even mad at my own body for deceiving me, ... all figuring in my fogged logic that if I wasn't depressed, I'd get him back faster, etc. All nuts of course, but when those internal dialogs get rolling, it's hard to turn those suckers off!

I was in T 2 times a week through a big portion of it... and I tell you was the best money I spent. I still use some of the techniques when I get overwhelmed. You've heard me harp on them... 1 minute tasks, 5 minute tasks etc. Hang in there kiddo... there is a light at the other end of this. *big hugs*
Abs

I'm really happy that you are on a good path!