The Little Blue Vlog - Being a day patient at my local mental hospital

This week I attended the Acute Day services as a day patient at my local mental hospital. I talk about how I got my referral and what taking part in the groups was like.
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Thank you for taking the time to watch this - I hope to see you next time.
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Take care and I hope you have a safe, peaceful week.
Gem
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The Little Blue Pot
Welcome to my KZbin channel where I’m hoping to educate people on the different types of mental disorders to provide an understanding and learn ways to cope. I also vlog about my own experience of living with mental illness, as well as sharing other aspects of my life. I want to raise awareness of mental health problems and mental illness, so I hope my channel helps you and others.
As with all my videos, I'm trying to explain everything as clearly as possible and provide examples from my life to help you understand. I might not get everything right every time, but I wanted to give it a go, and I hope it will be of benefit to you. This Vlog is from my perspective, but I do appreciate that not everyone will have had the same experience as myself - we are all different after all. I have also tried, where applicable, to reference everything correctly, but we are all human and make mistakes - please stick with me.
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Useful numbers and information:
Samaritans - 116 123
National Suicide Prevention - 08000 684 141
Mental health line UK - 0300 5000 101
Sane line UK - 0845 767 8000
Mind information line (Info and advice) - 0845 767 8000
Mind website - mind.org.uk
Time to Change - time-to-change.org.uk
Rethink mental illness - rethink.org
USA - 1-800-273-8255
Canada - 514 723 4000
Ireland - [phone]
Australia - 131114
- Lifeline 000
Music - 'Martin' by Matt Bobs

[@RebeccaNeffati]

Sending hugs. You are a bloody inspiration for being able to vlog whilst you are feeling down and good for you getting help. It is really hard to take that step in going to the hospital and I am really proud of you! x

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Thanks my dear friend. I hope you're ok. Massive hugs xx

[@A.Blackwater]

Thank you for your video. I've recently had a crisis after a long time of being ok. I'm soon going to be getting support from Mind for the first time which I'm pleased about but also scared because I don't know what it will be like. Your videos have helped me feel less alone in this experience, so thank you.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi BradleyGTW, thanks for commenting and sharing your experience with me. It can be hard starting something new so I can understand why you are feeling scared. Mind are a fantastic charity that do great work and will be very helpful to you. I'm pleased the videos have helped you, to be honest they are helping me too. Please let me know how you get on with the crisis team and with Mind. I'm sure they will all give you the support you deserve. Take care my friend. Hugs. Gem x

[@brandomideas]

I have pleaded to be admitted at our mental health hospital. I felt i was a danger to others and myself and nothing. They continue to send me home. It's BS. I've been in bad way for sometime now. My physical illness has gotten out of control. As a result of that my mental health has me fighting suicide 14 hours a day. The only break is sleep. It's exhausting. How I've lasted this long is beyond me. Is it bad I'm jealous you're getting the care you need ? Anyway, Keep on fighting. You're one hell of a mental health warrior. Brandon

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Brandon, I'm sorry you are going through all of this. It sounds like you need that help and it's not right that you aren't getting it. It is totally ok to feel jealous, we can't help how we feel. If it was me and I wasn't getting the help I needed I would probably feel the same. I'm just sorry that you are in this situation and I wish I could help you in some way. I'm sending a big hug to you my dear friend and you keep on fighting too my fellow warrior. Take care. Gem xl

[@lizziearthur6114]

I've recently discovered your channel it's helped me feel like I'm "not the only one". I admire your outlook even though things are obviously difficult for you right now. Gentle hugs.. I'm currently in a bit of a bad patch and waiting to hear back from the CMHT following an assessment. This week is better than last though. x

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Lizzie I'm sorry to hear you aren't doing so well at the moment , I'm sending lots of hugs. I'm pleased my videos are helping too. Take care. Gem x

[@donnalilley3317]

I've started my peer support with m i n d going well it sounds like your course going well keep going I'm still waiting to see my care coordinator spending you love and hugs xx

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Donna thats brilliant about the Peer Support, I bet you will be brilliant. Please keep me updated on your progress. Sending love and hugs back xx

[@katedollen6560]

I was referred to the crisis team 2yrs ago...I’m still with them and started therapy just recently.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Kate that's great news about your therapy please keep me posted on your progress. I hope the crisis team has helped you as much as they helped me. Take care my fellow warrior. Gem x

[@habibaduval9988]

Do you mind if I ask how many times you've been referred to the crisis team? I've recently been referred to my local community mental health team following contact with a crisis team. I have a support worker too, who has been great she has virtually held my hand through applying for ESA and PIP. I have my assessment coming up which I'm a bit nervous about having watched videos. Naybe I shouldnt have done that. I went to the esa one quite pessimistic because my support worker said so many people dont qualify so I was almost expecting not to get it. Anyway it is a comfort as you say to be able to listen to other people with similar experiences and feelings. Thanks for your videos. I'm awaiting an autism decision as well following a recent assessment so there's so much going on with my mental health. Thinking about applying for Tai Chi through my local mental health service. Just started a course called 'The Tree of Life' too which was interesting.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Habiba thanks for your comment. It sounds like you are going through a lot right now and my heart goes out to you. I've been with the crisis team three times now and everytime they have been great. It's my second time going to the ADS and they have been very supportive. Being referred to your local mental health team that will really help and I wish you the best of luck on your journey, your diagnosis and with your PIP. Take care. Gem x