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Post Hospital Admission Shame.

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question đź’­
Cedar Falls, IA

If you've been admitted into the behavioral health unit in the hospital, do you feel shame after you've been discharged? I feel so ashamed and embarrassed that I was there. My extended family knows and I told some of my closer friends why I was in the hospital but couldn't have visitors. I'm so embarrassed about it and I can't even stand seeing anyone because of it. Is it normal and what do you do to overcome it?

January 20
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I been in and out of hospitals for years and stayed in one for 5 months. There is nothing absolutely nothing to be shamed or embarrassed about. It helped me in so many ways. My family and friends knew about it. I was not embarrassed about it. Depression is an evil illness but we have hospitals to treat us.. 🙏 Amen to that.. God Bless

January 23
A MyDepressionTeam Member

There is nothing to be ashamed of. Depression is an illness like any other illness. You didn’t ask for it. It’s good to talk about it. It educates people. I think you’ll find most people are kind and understanding. If they don’t understand, they are not really your friend.

January 23
A MyDepressionTeam Member

No need to feel ashamed I took a overdose last year and I wouldn't let anyone come and see me in hospital I would rather lie in the sick in my clothes then got a cab home after being discharged and went up to shower at my mum's I think it's the mind deceiving us to be ashamed for getting help we have nothing to be ashamed of only talk to those you trust it took me a few months to open up I was able to open to strangers before family friends was a bit easier, if I where you once you get the courage to talk to one person close to about what you went through you and how you feel you will feel better even if they don't react the way you expect it was a big weight off my shoulders when I did because there are people at my church and friends check up on me it lifts me up when I need it sending hugs

January 23
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Yes it’s normal
But it’s your Life
Hopefully the people close to you are understanding

January 23
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Try to realize, no one is normal. Everyone has problems every now and again. One time, someone from high school went to a clinic and blamed me for putting him there. Since then, he resented me.

January 23

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