Hospital

Martin1957

Starting my 80th day in hospital today well not today as I have been moved to a so called rehabilitation unit mega depression has set in now suffering with AMP-C and Strep B infections can life kick me any more 

Albus_Scope

Hey @Martin1957, nice to hear from you.  Though I wish it was under better circumstances.  That sounds very hard work.  Is there anything we can do to help support you or lift your mood? 

 Have you checked out our games room?  That might help pass some time while you recover?

Grinchy

Hey @Martin1957, sounds like your really going through it, i hope it eases soon for you

MW123

@Martin1957

Hello Martin, I possess a profound understanding of the hardships linked to depression, having spent an entire month in the isolation unit of our local hospital in 2021. I can't fathom what it must be like to endure the challenging 80 days you are facing. 

During my hospitalisation, I grappled with profound depression, exacerbated by the ban on visitors. Staff entering my room were fully covered in protective gear did not stop to chat being cautious about the potential risk of causing me further infection. The only home comforts were a private bathroom and a large TV, yet those 30 days remain one of the most disheartening periods of my life. Before starting treatment, I was advised to bring a laptop and other items for entertainment, but I quickly grew bored. 

The feeling of liberation upon discharge was unparalleled. However, the discharge did not unfold as planned. Despite intending to return home in the early afternoon, an additional blood transfusion was sprung on me before my departure. Consequently, I didn't leave until 9:30 pm, with an attempt to persuade me to stay another night. I couldn't wait to leave the place, let alone spend another night there! 

 Nonetheless, the sensation of stepping into the outside world, reclaiming freedom, and the joy of sleeping in my own bed, being reunited with my dog, who was so thrilled to see mummy after all this time, was truly priceless and wonderful the depression started to lift once I was home.

Martin, I truly empathise deeply with you; stay strong, and your day of freedom will come as well.

 

Rosie_Scope

Hi @Martin1957, sorry to hear you're struggling in hospital. We're all here if you need to have a rant about it or need some distraction, just let us know if there's anything we can do to help. Fingers crossed things start looking up for you soon