GAINING UNDERSTANDING.
It's possible not to just survive, but to thrive and to live a healthy, wonderful life again. My last inpatient stay for my depression was in 2006. A year before I had gotten the courage to leave my abuser, and ended up filing for divorce. I was empowered by my decision, but the process isn't always easy. The stress of it all lead to some unhealthy thinking. Depression isn't always about wanting to end your life, it is sometimes wanting the emotional pain to stop. After spending five days in the hospital, I was set up with an intensive outpatient program. It was two weeks from 9- 3 everyday. I gained insight on how my childhood led to some of my decisions. I would say my upbringing was routinely normal. I was the oldest of three brothers, so I took on a role as caretaker as an adult. I was easily influenced by others. I started gaining some acceptance and understanding into my ...