Experience of group work / occupational therapy in mental health.

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I am currently IP, being discharged on Monday.

I have been pretty unwell and unstable for the past 6 months, have had 2 admissions (3 months and 6 weeks). I have OCD and BPD and depression.

I am able to wash and dress myself and do my hair and make-up but that is where it stops. I have not cooked in months, I have not bought food in months, I see a small circle of friends and family (usually organised/initiated by them). I am not well enough to volunteer and I do recognise that I probably need professional help to re-start my life.

It has been recommended that I do some group based occupational therapy.

I am really :( about this, I find group things incredibly incredibly hard. My therapist also wants me to do some exposure based therapy around the billions of things I can't touch at the moment (too dirty).

Sorry this is so long. I know I have to step out of my (tiny) comfort zone to recover but doing that seems impossible.

sorry for your situation
are you taking ad's?

Yes I am and I have see a psychologist and a CPN so lots of support.

I got the details about the group today, really really unsure now. It just sounds horrible tbh. 3 weeks on 'managing mental health' ughh.

Dont really know anything about this,and have seen your name on threads,so please forgive me if I am asking a rather silly question.
Do you have physical energy to do more things?

Yes I do, I think it is the motivation really. I often feel trapped by my own thoughts about things and I think that is the battle for me.

I am (finally) sleeping well which is helping, the eating is crap and I do need to work on it.

Do you feel up to inviting someone round for a very simple cooked meal.Someone non judgemental, and non judgemental about your cooking too in case it doesnt materialise?

I've done various groups through our day hosp, including STEPPS hich I'm currently doing.

You should definitely go. A lot of the stuff they say seems very obvious, but to have it pointed out to you can be very helpful.