I can’t cope

Nah.. I’ve got nothing. I just use my phone a lot! @Jynx. Hopefully I can chat on here.

It’s really getting to me so a break is needed.

Im sitting here writing out what I need to say tomorrow. I’m not sure I can do it.

@Captain24 yes, a break is needed and deserved!!

Would it be helpful to share it here at all? No pressure to if you feel too vulnerable to do so, just an invitation 💜

Here it goes @Jynx

T/W mentions SI and SH

@Captain24 popped a poiler tag in for ya hun.

I think it's good - it's honest, it doesn't obscure details (as far as I can tell, based on what you've spoken about on forums!). My question for you I guess might be like... what's your goal?

Obviously the simple answer is to get more support whilst you're teetering in crisis terrirtory, but I think the more explicit you are about what your needs are - as opposed to simply recounting the details (which are muy importanto, but may not land you with the outcome you're after) - the easier it'll be for your psych to help you figure out a plan.

If you're having trouble articulating what your needs are, maybe have a think - what would make the biggest difference if you could change it? What would a supportive and reassuring outcome from your psych look like?

OH and don't forget about the other option of reviewing your safety plan? Is that worth bringing to this session? That could also be helpful in terms of giving you a practical task to focus on - 'reducing the potential for me to feel ashamed instead of supported when I turn to my safety plan' is a very worthy endeavour in helping you stay safe!!

Thanks for the spoiler box. I can’t do it from my phone hence the T/W @Jynx

I don’t know what my goal is other than work through and come out the other side. What could I ask of her? Just being able to talk to her is a help. How do I work it out? I’m lost and stuck and don’t know.

I’ll bring up the SP. she’ll asked me about it. She asks every appointment.

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@Captain24 wrote:

I don’t know what my goal is other than work through and come out the other side. What could I ask of her? Just being able to talk to her is a help. How do I work it out? I’m lost and stuck and don’t know.

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I mean... kinda just reword this?

"I know I need extra help and support, but I can't work out a goal to focus on right now, other than someone to help me work through this and come out the other side. Can you help me to figure out what my needs are, or what needs aren't being met? I know just being able to talk about it is a help, but I still feel like it may not be enough, because I feel so lost and stuck. Can you help me figure out what I can do?"

How does that sound?

That sounds good. I just added to the other post. I’ll just read what I wrote there. @Jynx.

Do you think it’ll help? Do you think I can do? Am I strong enough to tell her? I’m I strong enough to get through? I need help?

@Captain24 sounds like a plan hun, feel free to report back tomorrow to let us know how you go!!

You got this!! You are definitely strong enough, but if you feel like you might falter, just remember you got a big pile of Jynxy strength backing you up!! I'll be rooting for ya from the moment I awaken!!

My appointment will be over before you wake!!! 😜 @Jynx. But knowing you are behind me is supportive.

Im pretty scared.

I’m scared to be so open and vulnerable with someone in my real life. I can’t hide behind a screen like I can here. @Jynx