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LoveandHopeCasual Contributor
hi
Just joined tonight. Not too sure I've even posted in correct spot. I'd really like to talk. I'm in a really dark place at the moment and feeling pretty alone. Thought it might be helpful to reach out to those going through similar struggles as I've had a really hard time and treatment with having any professional understand. Just had another pull out and I'm devastated and not coping.
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Ashleigh425Casual Contributor
I also have CPTSD, BPD, Anxiety and bouts of Depression....
Literally just signed up. I feel like I'm going insane. It's so hard to get help where I live and my relationship is now in jeopardy. I feel so lost.
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@Ashleigh425 @LoveandHope
I also have Bipolar and BPD. I would love to support you guys. Welcome to the forums first up.
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Meggle
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@LoveandHope @Ashleigh425
What would you guys like to talk about?
Meggle
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Ashleigh425Casual Contributor
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@Ashleigh425
I am so sorry that is a lot to have on your plate as well as newly diagnosed mental health issues. With 6 kids I can see that making it all about you and your recovery is just not possible logically but you do need to ensure that you are well enough to look after your kids. You say that your relationship is also struggling?
Meggle
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@Ashleigh425
Have you tried talking to your family GP as a starting point? He/she can prepare a mental health plan and point you in the direction of other supports
Meggle
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@Ashleigh425
There may be a local Community Adult Mental Health Clinic that you can be referred to for instance.
Meggle
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Ashleigh425Casual Contributor
@Oaktree
Yes, my partner and I used to have what we called a perfect relationship but now we're fighting a lot and it's like I've forgotten how to communicate with him properly, I'm a completely different person to what I was this time last year and it is deeply affecting both of us. I feel so guilty because it's my "traits" that are making him miserable and tbh both of us have been suicidal. Just want to clarify I'm not going to off myself but it is definitely a daily thought at this point. I just keep getting worse, my medication has been increased, twice but now I'm dealing with extreme fatigue and we'll basically sedation. I can't think properly, I have a constant headache and I just feel like a crappy person. I hate how much this affects the people I love.
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Ashleigh425Casual Contributor
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@Ashleigh425
Yes mental health issues definitely impact on relationships and not for the better. Key is to keep trying to communicate and come to a common understanding. If you once had the 'perfect relationship' then it is possible to get back there. Try not to hate yourself as that is just not going to help anything. SI is a very difficult thing, it's something I deal with on a semi regular basis. I wrote myself a letter listing all the reasons I didn't want to do it, to read when that feeling comes. I found this helpful. Maybe you will too. You have 6 kids to live for and you don't want them going through that kind of trauma.
Meggle
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