I can’t cope

I really don’t know what is wrong @tyme. Hopefully it’s just the meds and then they will start to work soon. I haven’t written in my journal since

i wrote that stuff I did on Saturday.

No I didn’t bother with dinner. I fed Pix and sat on my fit ball while she ate and that was it.

I hope it’s sunny for you!

It sounds like your body is getting used to your meds @Captain24 .. sounds like your body is confused too! Maybe we shall term this the 'adjustment' period? Just hang in during this adjustment period any fingers cross that things will level out soon.

Mine 'adjustment' period felt like ages... each med change took 2 months or so... I hope yours will be faster than mine.

My niece popped over for a short time. Her mother dropped her off with her dinner. She only ate a bit of her dinner... I finished it off so it wouldn't go into the bin. So that was my dinner... oh, and some strawberries.

I feel sorry for parents who always find themselves the 'rubbish bin' and have to finish off their kids' food so it doesn't go to waste. I guess that's where a dog comes in handy. But then again, there's a lot dogs shouldn't be eating.

Your Pix is so small, you couldn't feed her much anyway!

I love St Bernard dogs... I'd love to have one. But I'm so scared that I'll get too attached. Also, it's very well known that they have a shorter life span than small dogs, and they are very prone to hip issues. I couldn't bear to see my dog limping or have arthritic hips....hence, I don't have a St Bernard....

I LOVE big dogs. The bigger then better!

At least you had some dinner @tyme. Being a parent would make weight issues even harder.

I hope my adjustment period is over soon as I don’t know how long I can hang on for.

Pix is over weight too so she is on a specialised weight loss diet. So her food is limited. You do get attached and that’s why you spoil them so their sort life can be the best it can be. My last dog only

live until 10. Pix had better last longer than that. I’m scared of big dog’s so for me the littler the better! 😀 Saint Bernard are beautiful. Imagine the leftovers you could feed it!

Hi Captain 24,

I'm sorry you are feeling so low today. I have sent you an email to express my concern and hope you can call somebody to voice your feelings as you don't need to feel alone with uncomfortable feelings.

This forum is great place to feel connected to others with similar life experience but some of the words you used can be quiet triggering to other members.

I realise you are correctly expressing your feelings and looking for supportive words from other members that have genuine care for you but if you can temper these expressions to mitigate triggering words that would be really appreciated.

Ward regard

Saltydog

SANE Moderator

Hey @Former-Member .

I am safe for now

I have just gotten home from my app with the MH nurse. She confirmed what I already knew. I’m not ok. I have slipped into a deep dark depression. I promised to stay safe over the weekend otherwise I was going to be involuntarily admitted.

Thank you for letting me know you're safe for now @Captain24 ❤️

I'm so proud of you for reaching out and being honest with your MH nurse. Talking about it as a deep depression seems useful. Can you tell me about a time you got through a period of depression before?

I'm also wondering what you need from the community at the moment? We could give you ideas for distraction, remind you of your strengths. There are so many ways we could support you ❤️

I also thought I'd share this post which has some amazing input from members about hospital stays and the difference between voluntary and involuntary, just in case it's useful for you. "What to expect from inpatient treatment"

I know so many of us have got through times of deep depression ❤️

Usually when I’ve been in a depression I’ve had anti-depressants and they would send me into a high @Former-Member But now we know I can’t have them.

I really don’t know what I need. I am just lost.

Hopefully we can figure it out with the community ❤️ One day at a time. I hope you can do something nice and cosy for yourself tonight! I'm sitting outside right now and there a beautiful superb fairy wrens flying around. They're my favourite bird 😊

For me, when I'm feeling at my lowest. I try to think of just one thing to look forward to or from my day. Like seeing the Fairy Wrens fly around. Maybe that could ease the depression a little today

Hopefully @Former-Member. I’ll just lay on the lounge and watch a movie tonight. My best achievement for the day would have to be reaching out to my team. It wasn’t easy being completely honest. My positive would be going for a walk this morning

what cute little birds. My favourite bird is the eastern rosella. I have started a diamond art of them.