Sunday, October 12, 2008

Where I am

Short update here. I have limited computer time.
As most of you know by now, I am actually in a psychiatric hospital. I'm in a very quiet ward mainly for PTSD patients. Here there are Israeli army soldiers (male & female), one woman who returned to her house after a missle attack in Sderot to find her house leveled, a few of us with medical traumas, and also the sufferers of traumas past & present. I have been here for almost a week. Only this Shabbat (yesterday) did I finally feel that my nervous system fianlly calmed down. Maybe for the first time in my life. It is a new feeling.

I am getting good support, and have a quiet room and a slow daily routine.

I have freedom to go in and out as I please, and have gone on many long walks... 3 kilometers one day, 4 kilometers the next, and going strong, B"H. It is so good for me. I am learning what I need to return home and overcome these hardhips that I have been dealing with, but not managing well.

I am learning the tools I will need to be the best wife & mother I can be inteh house, and in my life.

My computer time is over.. I'll try again another day..

3 comments :

  1. Sarah, please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. You really have to find a way through this pain and suffering, and I hope the way through is shown to you soon (I first typed in "shone" which makes sense in its own way). You are so courageous that I am in awe of you.

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  2. I'm so glad you are getting the help that you need. You deserve it. Keep us updated when you can and keep up the hard work.

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  3. Sarah, thinking of you. The peace and quiet sounds very nice - I hope it works wonders for you. Thanks for your updates and sharing your struggles with us.

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