Has anyone tried staying at a residential treatment centre for anxiety and/or depression?
I am meeting with my doctor in a couple hours to discuss the possibility. I am terrified of the idea. My parents were supposed to come with me, as last weekend I had a huge breakdown and admitted to them that I had almost committed suicide the day before. At this point, they urged me to go to the doctor, saying that they would come with me me, as I have always complained that I don't think he takes me seriously or believes I'm "as bad" as I am. However, they then decided to go to their cottage, with the reasoning "You're 27. It will look stupid if we go with you". Even though I fully admitted to them last weekend that I needed support. I agree, I'm 27, I go to appointments alone all the time. But this is different.
I guess I'm rambling now about my own personal frustrations. Back on topic...
I have looked into residential treatment in the past, but have always been told that I wasn't bad enough. It's beyond frustrating because it's like..ok.. I'm telling you I have suicidal thoughts regularly, and that nothing seems to be working. But because I put on makeup and a smile on my face, I appear fine.. That's always the problem. "But you LOOK fine".
Has anyone had any experience with this? Good or bad?