A Success Story: How a Partial Hospitalization Program at Waterside Behavioral Health in Plymouth, MA Made The Difference.
At Waterside Behavioral Health, we are proud to offer the most comprehensive Mental Health Treatment through our Partial Hospitalization Program in Massachusetts. Seeing the people who enter our program have success is the reason why we all love what we do. In some cases, our alumni will come back to the center to share their experience with those who are still in the program. They also have the option of sharing their experience in a written post, which is what is shared here. We hope that you find hope in hearing about our alumni’s experience and know that help is there for those who need it.
I Finally Got the Help I Needed: My Experience at Waterside’s Partial Hospitalization Program
I never really talked much about the stuff I went through growing up. It was hard. And I think I just learned to keep it all inside. But it caught up to me. As I got older, I started dealing with really bad anxiety and depression. Some days it was tough just to get out of bed. I’ve been in and out of therapy for about 10 years. Tried meds. Saw different psychiatrists. But nothing ever really helped me feel better, not for long anyway.
A few months ago, I hit a point where I knew something had to change. I couldn’t keep living like that. That’s when I found Waterside Behavioral Health in Plymouth, MA. I signed up for their Partial Hospitalization Program, and honestly, it changed my life.
What It Was Like at Waterside
From the start, everyone there was kind and made me feel welcome. I was nervous going in, but that went away pretty quick. Nicole was my main therapist, and she was amazing. She really listened and helped me understand things about myself that I’d been avoiding for years.
One of the biggest things that helped me was EMDR therapy with Shawna. I didn’t know much about it before, but it helped me work through my childhood stuff in a way I never had before. I still don’t totally get how it works, but I can say it helped me big time.
Some of my favorite days were when we did group therapy down at the beach or when the therapy dogs came in. Those little things (sometimes big things when Jake the black lab came in) made it easier to open up and feel like I wasn’t alone. It didn’t always feel like “treatment”—sometimes it just felt like a group of people trying to get better together.
After the Program
Once I finished the Partial Hospitalization Program, I stepped down into the Intensive Outpatient Program. That was good too—it helped me keep working on myself but also start getting back to regular life. I still had support and people to talk to.
Now, it’s been four months since I started. And for the first time in a long time, I feel like I’m actually getting somewhere. I still have tough days, but I’m not stuck like I used to be. I feel lighter. More in control. Like I’m finally starting to heal.
Thank You, Waterside
I’m so thankful for everyone at Waterside. They really helped me when I needed it most. If you’re reading this and struggling like I was, don’t wait. I wish I had done this sooner. If you’re thinking about trying a Partial Hospitalization Program in Plymouth, MA, just know it can really make a difference. It did for me.
Don’t wait to reclaim your peace of mind. If you’re ready to take that first step toward healing, reach out to our team today at (717) 746-0774. Let’s work together to help you move from surviving to thriving.
