I can’t cope

@Captain24 I'm so sorry that you're feeling this way. I'm worried about you so I'm going to send you an email.

It's so awful that you're feeling this way. It sound like you're alluding to self harm. This is serious and I really want you to get the help that you need.

The forums is not a place where we can help you when you're in crisis.

I want to give you some options for who you can call right now to give you that support, unless there is a service you've used before.

• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467
• Or emergency services at 000

TuxedoCat

Just had a phone with a friend and actually laughed.

G'day @Captain24 !

Hello!! @tyme

Hope you have had a great day

I did actually @Captain24 . Had a few meetings this morning, then from there, I was on a roll 🙂

How's your day been today?

That’s good @tyme!

Had an app with the MH nurse and it went well. I’ve also been referred to a diabetic specialist.

I said in an email last night that I need to stop posting unless it’s positive. So if I go quiet you know why.

Hey @Captain24 ,

I'm glad your appt went well today. Do you have diabetes?

With regards to posting only the positives, it is good to set yourself boundaries. Sometimes, connecting with people when things are 'brewing' and beginning to get tough, is a good way to reduce the likelihood of hitting a crisis. We are very open to this type of posting.

However, if you DO find yourself in a very low headspace, it is important to give yourself some offline time so that you have the opportunity to get the support you deserve from crisis services. This is because, I'm sure you already know, SANE is not a crisis service - that is beyond our scope of service. This is important to remember because our forums are largely community run, which mean high-distress posts may cause distress for others.

During difficult periods, some members contact us for us to put a pause on their access so that they are encouraged to find crisis supports. Other times, members set their own boundaries and give themselves offline time. We are happy to support and ready to work in with you to come up with a plan - if you wish. If so, you can email us at team@saneforums.org

Bottom line, life is not all about positives - we absolutely understand this. It is okay to post about what is happening for you as long as you know your limits and when you should have some offline time.

Hope this makes sense!

I'm ready for a cuppa 🙂

tyme

I don’t have diabetes yet. @tyme In the bloods that the Pdoc ordered 4 of my levels are slightly elevated which is cause for concern and the anti-psychotics can cause diabetes. I’m not overly concerned as I go off those meds next week.

With the posting I just feel as though I am a problem. It has been good to be able to vent but I’m starting to feel a little unsure that it’s ok.

Just made a hot chocolate

Hot choc sounds good @Captain24 🙂 I'm about to head off, however, I wanted to let you know that we are sitting with you during both the good times and the tough times.

Monitor your posting patterns, and if you feel you are not safe at anytime, log off and seek crisis services.

Cheers, speak soon, tyme

Thanks @tyme . Hope you have a good night and sleep well.

I’m sorry.