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I can’t cope

Captain24Senior Contributor16 June 2022, 9:48 pm AEST

I can’t cope

Hi. I’m new and have never been in anything like this before.
I’m really struggling with depression at the moment and just need a place to vent.
there is no reason as to why I feel this way. I just hate myself and feel like I’m an unworthy and useless person. I don’t have a partner or many friends. I feel like I keep pushing them away when I’m down. I’m just not worthy of them. I hate life and just wish I would go to sleep and not wake up. I feel so much emotional pain inside but numb at the same time. None of this makes any sense but it just how I feel.

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Captain24Senior Contributor09 June 2025, 5:58 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

Hey @tyme

It does but I’m scared I’ll do it wrong and get in trouble. I’d rather ban myself than get banned by you guys.

Im so sorry for being so useless about it all but I’m really scared.

Right now I have a lot of thoughts and too scared to share them.

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AuntGlowModerator09 June 2025, 6:13 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

I can hear and completely understand your distress @Captain24, this change is a lot. And we don't expect you to adapt immediately. Please know we don't want you to feel alone or silenced. Your voice is important, and a recovery-focused approach doesn't mean you aren't allowed to share, okay? 🥰

Maybe we can start with how your body is feeling and work towards some soothing from there? 💛

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Captain24Senior Contributor09 June 2025, 6:32 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

I’m crying @AuntGlow. I’m not a crier

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AuntGlowModerator09 June 2025, 6:55 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

What is it like to allow yourself to feel fully? 💛

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Captain24Senior Contributor09 June 2025, 7:09 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

I hate it. I’ve been crying on and off all day @AuntGlow

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AuntGlowModerator09 June 2025, 7:13 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

It certainly sounds like there are big feelings coming up for you @Captain24. Crying all day must feel really exhausting... if you check in with yourself, what does your body need most right now? 💛

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Captain24Senior Contributor09 June 2025, 7:24 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

I’m tired. I’m aching. My hip is so sore that I can’t put my foot on the ground. @AuntGlow

I haven’t done much today other than sit on the lounge and have a nap. I don’t know what my body needs.

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AuntGlowModerator09 June 2025, 7:30 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

That sounds very uncomfortable for you... 😔 @Captain24

You don't need to have all the answers right now, that's okay.

Would gentle stretching help at all? Or maybe even the warmth of a shower/bath? Perhaps even moving to your bed? 💛

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Captain24Senior Contributor09 June 2025, 7:36 pm AEST

Re: I can’t cope

It’s too early to take the dogs to bed. @AuntGlow. I could try a hot shower. Stretching won’t help my hip. It’s internal, it’s bone.

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tymeModerator09 June 2025, 7:41 pm AEST

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I need a hot shower @Captain24 !

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