I was also going to suggest asking about a support worker - mine was brilliant when I was discharged from the Home Treatment / Crisis team, it really made a difference to know that someone else is there, and it helped me get out of the house etc, we would go and do 'normal' things once or twice a week, and yeah it was really useful after having such intensive support for quite a while.
I understand that it will be difficult, and I don't want to downplay that at all, but do try to remember that they're able to discharge you because you are better than you were before, which is great! And there are still people there for you; your care co-ordinator, I'm sure, and although I'm sorry you've had negative experiences with the crisis team, remember that it is an option if you need help out of hours. Also the usual helplines etc etc. Maybe before you're discharged they could help you come up with a plan of what to do when you're struggling.
You said you have quite a lonely life and I can really relate to that - earlier this year it was very similar for me, I wouldn't see anyone other than my parents for weeks and they were generally out when I was awake so my life kind of revolved around visits from the crisis team a bit! I don't know your situation but maybe there is something you could do that would make things a bit less lonely and hopefully make the change in the level of support you get less difficult - like a few hours volunteering, or joining some kind of group / activity (maybe there is even something available for people with mental health problems?). I don't know if it's something you could do but it made a real difference for me.
Good luck, take care of yourself. I hope things go okay xx
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