When I was admitted into the SIRS/ED unit I knew immediately I was in the right place.
I was there for 12 days. I learned a ton of new coping skills. I was very involved in my treatment and sought help from my group of peers and staff. I had new awarenesses about the cutting behavior. New information I'd never known. I was glad to finally feel safe with myself.
I haven't cut since then. That's not to say I haven't had strong urges to cut. It's not to say I don't still get those urges. I do. Facing them head on instead of trying to hide them, I've found, works the best. Not letting those urges become fact is possible, too.
I thank God for all the staff at ABBHH, inpatient, for teaching me new ways to deal with life. Outpatient is a whole other animal. In fact, I don't recommend the outpatient SIRS/ED program. The people who are in charge of it on a daily basis have some growing up to do. They need to learn how to inspire teenagers - not tear them down with petty antics and childish behavior. That's the end of my soapbox.
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL - A good place to get better.
