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Re-entering the community

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,875,648 The Mix Honorary Guru
in Health & Wellbeing
Hello.

Since July I've been under section in hospital, In April I'm due to be leaving hospital, I've barley spent anytime at all in the community so im really anxious about how I'll cope when i do return back to society.

Does anybody have any tips?

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  • independent_independent_ Community Champion Posts: 9,014 Supreme Poster
    I don't really have any tips sorry but I hope you are okay. *hugs*
    “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,329 Wise Owl
    Leave over 4 weeks for example have 3 nights out each week for the last 4 weeks before you leave alltogther that is my tip
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Deactivated Posts: 98 Budding Regular
    Hi Redhead,

    Along the lines of what Lostsense said, it could be helpful for you to slowly transition back. So, you might see if you can arrange a few outings for yourself (first just going out for a few hours, then maybe for the whole day, then maybe for a night, etc). This can help you ease yourself back into society without it being a huge shock/overwhelming.
    It's so brave and responsible of your to plan ahead like this and try to manage your transition. Please let us know how it goes and how you're feeling.

    Hope that helps!
    - Mica
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