I can’t cope

Just had a chat with my MH nurse. She has decided that I’m not physically or mentally capable of work tomorrow. She is organising a medical certificate through the ED. She is calling me tomorrow to make sure I’m home.

It is a relief as I was worried about the severe pain and sitting in a truck for 12 hrs.

I have to try and look after myself. Apparently my priority is to manage the pain first and my MH should hopefully follow suit.

Hugs @Captain24 ❤❤

Sitting with you my friend

Will this low mood ever lift?

Between the back pain and dark mood I can’t focus on anything else. Both are front and centre of my mind. I just wander aimlessly around the house and forget what I’m trying to do.

I have the feeling of hopelessness and kind of hollow. It’s like I’m just a shell. It’s really strange. It’s like I have no value or worth.

Hey @Captain24, sounds like your feelings are especially heavy today. When I'm feeling so low, it can seem like they will never end. And that can be scary and uncomfortable. But for me, after some time they pass. And I know that your dark mood with pass. Not right away, but the feeling of being a shell will pass.

Given you're not working today, it's understandable that you're unsure of what to do. Is there something in your toolbox that you can do to lift your spirits today or find some distraction for a little while?

For what it's worth, I know that you are a valued member of our special forum community. I noticed last night you sat with Bow while they were having a bad night. You did this with such empathy and care. Our special community here is here to support you, like you support others ❤️

Do you have any ideas about how you want to do for today? Maybe some lunch?

Sitting with you,

TuxedoCat

Hi been in this slump for 10 days @Former-Member . It has to let up soon. Maybe the medication change when I see the psychiatrist tomorrow will help.

I have looked at my toolbox but rather negatively. I did pass sometime by having a little nap so hopefully I will be able to revisit it with a different mindset.

I might do some food prep. I hate cooking so it goes with my mood and maybe it’ll get done.

Thanks for your kind words about last night. They have been there for me in the passed and I hate to see a friend in need. I only hope I helped. Sometimes I should listen to my own advice.. lol

I meant every single one of my kind words, @Captain24. You are a wonderful support to so many here. If you were supporting someone in your own position, what would you tell them?

hmmm, sounds like what's in your toolbox isn't useful to you at the moment, kinda like having the wrong tool for a job. I know that happens to me too every now and then too. Maybe we could try to find the right tool for the job? What do you reckon?

Keep me updated with your food/cooking ❤️

Hello @Former-Member , @Captain24

Sitting with you watching TV

Had my blood test done this morning --- 3 tries and had to get the doctor to do it

Raining here today

So having a lazy day

I should listen to what I write @Former-Member ! Im not that far behind them with my dark mood.

At the moment I don’t know what the right tool is. I guess I just have to keep trying. Sometimes it’s just all too hard and you want to give up.

The food prep was a distraction, it got me through 2 more hours. I made spaghetti bol and savoury mince. Now I have a mess to clean up!

Hey @Shaz51 thats a bit rough with the blood tests.

Lazy days are good. Im off work tomorrow to and it’s suppose to be raining so that’ll be me then