ciaociao

Day programs - do they help?

Posted on 06/05/08, 09:12 am

Hi all, I am rapid cycling the worst I have had in five years. I've discussed a day program with my p-doc and therapist. They both support me, but also not pushing me to do it.

My concern is that the programs are often focused on depression. I am not sure it will help with bipolor rapid cycling. However, I think the support/sympathy and structure could be enough to at least improve me state and help me not feel so alone.

Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

CiaoCiao

• Reply #1 07/21/08  3:37pm
  
  aheadcase
  I did a 3 week intensive outpatient program. I thought it was very helpful. The group support is good and you get daily med consultations with the p-doc.
• Reply #2 07/22/08  12:15pm
  
  Louisiana1976
  I did a 5-day outpatient orientation program called "Start Now" a few weeka ago and found it very informative and helpful.
• Reply #3 08/13/08  5:56pm
  
  malice1
  I did it for three weeks for mania. It helped me a lot too.

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