Originally Posted by
Imperfect.Star
Nickelack4Ever I realise I am not the person you are replying to but your messages don't seem particularly helpful/constructive to me. Your personal views about MH professionals are pretty irrelevant here as the OP is in a situation where she is already involved with them and aware that the best way forward is engaging. Calling the place a hellhole when you actually have no idea what it's like is not constructive for someone who is currently admitting difficulties with accepting being there for at least 6 more months.
Razorbladekisses - do you think there's a way that meetings/groups could be made useful for you? Is there some personal exercise you could do in your head using a point someone else raises? I don't know if I'm explaining that very well. I mean for example if someone else raises a concern could you say in your head 'what would I do if I were them?' Or do you think coming up with ideas to help people in the groups would help you feel good about yourself?
To figure out how staff can help can you try to think of what you would like from people out in the community? Because even there you may not be totally alone - say for example supported housing? Would you want help with daily activities? budgeting? managing strong urges? someone to do things with e.g. watch TV, play board games?
Sorry if I'm talking rubbish.