Thank you all for the comments and prayers.
[And the chocolate creme brulee tarts sound wondrous!]
A brief update: after 2 weeks of tears, anxiety, tears and more anxiety, I went back to hospital 2 weeks ago. I am at home today on day release, which I hope will help. I will be back in hospital for the next week at least.
Being in hospital is helping. Though it is tough: the sessions and 1-on-1s with the psychologist are showing me coping strategies but also showing me the amount of work I need to do which can be rather daunting — especially when you add in my perfectionist streak and need to do everything perfectly. But even that is being brought under some control. I thank God that I can be where I am: the staff are wonderful as are the fellow patients. And I give thanks to God for all the love and prayers from my family and friends: thank you.
Not sure when I will write again but just thought I’d give an update. Hope to be able to catch up on all of your news soon. God bless.
11:26 on November 28th, 2009
Ian, thanks so much for your update. You are in my thoughts and prayers often.
11:53 on November 28th, 2009
Love and prayers to you Ian and thanks for the other update via FD.
17:34 on November 28th, 2009
Sending much love, many hugs and my prayers, Ian .
19:55 on November 28th, 2009
Ian, thinking and praying for you…
21:32 on November 28th, 2009
prayers for you at this time.
21:44 on November 28th, 2009
Bless you Ian, I’m so glad you’re somewhere which is helping you. Of course we want to see you back here soon, but make sure you take all the time you need – you and your health must be your first priority. God bless xx
00:20 on November 29th, 2009
Ian, massive hugs. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop. Prayers for you. Loads of love.
01:12 on November 29th, 2009
am sending oodles of support, Ian. You are missed, but I’m so glad that you’re doing what you need to be doing right now. There is work ahead, but it’s a journey you’re not going alone. You are in my thoughts… consider yourself hugged (((((ian)))))
04:56 on November 29th, 2009
Love and prayers for the work you are doing. It is demanding and exhausting – but know that you are not alone on the road.
I will light candles for you at the Cathedral in the Square.
09:48 on November 29th, 2009
excellent old bean
good to hear from you and glad that you’re doing what you need to do and allowing people to help you do it rather than struggling along by yourself – in my prayers as ever 
03:01 on November 30th, 2009
Prayers from hear too, glad you’re working towards a better place with good people. xx
06:30 on November 30th, 2009
Thanks for letting us know Ian. Praying for you.
Really hope things improve for you.
01:14 on December 1st, 2009
So pleased that you are getting help. Continue being kind to yourself (nobody is perfect – so don’t try to belong to a club where you’re the only member, it’d be lonely!) and know that you are loved – with all your imperfections (and sometimes because of them.)
05:38 on December 1st, 2009
Prayers continue
06:47 on December 2nd, 2009
sorry i missed this earlier. so good to hear from you, thanks for the update. Will be thinking of you and wishing you the best! love and prayers from across the pond.
07:49 on December 2nd, 2009
Hey Ian. I’m sorry I’ve been away from the wibsite for too long. I hope you are okay. Trans Continental hugs.
21:12 on December 2nd, 2009
Glad you’re in hospital. No creme brulee tarts there though?