Rockford Day 1 Treatment Summary


7/22/2024

Day 1 summary at Rockford at the Orchards:
-Got lost and arrived late.
-Upon arrival entered the wrong door.
-Overcame my fear of speaking in groups.
-Learned I am not alone
-Got some one on one time with a doctor.
-Prescribed medication (Abilify) to help control the anger.
-Advertised 6 hour session turned into a 5-hour session. Lost a 1/2 hour filling out paperwork and then we were released 1/2 hour early.
Key takeaway from day 1
Do not expect other people to be me. Expect them to be themselves and be proud of who they are for being who they are.
Goals for tonight
Breathing exercise. Exhale longer than I inhale to prevent shallow breathing.
Study STOPP method: stop, take a breath, observe, put into perspective, and proceed.
Concerns:
I'm not a fan of new meds but I will do anything to help myself and also to put myself in a better position to recover what I've lost.
Lifestyle changes I need to consider:
Focus on less stress at the workplace. Specifically these two:
-More reasonable work hours.
-Less absorbing responsibility that is not mine and taking the blame for things out of my control.
More time with family.
Balanced diet & exercise.
Long way to go but I see lots of potential.




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