Hi y’all. I’m wondering if anyone has experience with intensive outpatient therapy? Basically, I’ve been going through a tough time lately with a major depressive swing, and a lot of suicidal thoughts. My therapist suggested that rather than full on hospitalization, I should try the day hospital program, where I get to go home at night. I want to get better, but I have no idea what to expect with this. 

I’m also worried about work. I know there are all kinds of things like FMLA, short term disability etc that protect me from outright being fired for needing this, but I’m worried that basically it’ll paint me in a bad light with management and I’ll miss out on things like promotions etc because I’ll be seen as flaky or whatever. Basically, I’m worried that making my brain better is going to make my life afterwards worse. 

I’d love to hear anyone else’s experience with this.