When I was in the secure unit, there was f*ck all to do and anyway I spent most of my time under strong sedatives that knocked me out somewhat so I didn't know. But I'm inpatient in an acute ward atm and it has some groups. Actually the saving grace is the relationship I have with the patients and nurses. I have made a really good friend on the ward and have other acquaintances. Most of the nurses are great to talk to. That keeps me going. And now I have leave so I mix hanging around the ward and doing some groups with going out and doing things. Although the community gave me a lot more support in terms of social worker, psychologist and voluntary work as well as a psychiatrist and meds. Here its just ward round once a week and meds. But the nurses and healthcare assistants can be great.
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