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creative_writerSenior Contributor
I have been struggling a lot lately with suicidal thoughts. It’s become a daily occurrence and it’s been really overwhelming to cope. I am safe right but having to fight this is very exhausting. I feel so trapped, I am tired of living in pain, fear and shame. I feel like a burden to people and unimportant.
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
I’ve had a physio appointment, the last appointment with my MH nurse for a couple of weeks as she is going away. That’s a bit daunting as I rely on her a lot! But I’ve got this. I also had a therapist appointment and the dietician contacted me and I have an appointment with her in 2 weeks! @tyme
I think we may start dealing with the trauma in the new year.
It’s so good that you have maintenance appointments. I hope it helps to keep you on track.
My MH nurse said she thinks I’d make a good peer support worker, that made me feel a little good!
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tymeModerator
@creative_writer - yeah, it was just good to catch up with my psychologist. Lately, I haven't pushed for an appointment because I don't really need one. So I just ask if there's a cancellation to put me in so I can just have a chat. I feel it's good just to have these maintenance sessions - after all, he's seen me at the worst of times!
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tymeModerator
Just like I've always said @Captain24 - I reckon you'll make an awesome peer support worker!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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Captain24Senior Contributor
Thanks @creative_writer and @tyme. That means a lot!
If my mood stays relatively stable I want to start tackling it so I can move on. I know it will need to be slow and gentle and that it will be hard. But if I stay in this space I think I can take it on.
Im lucky as my psychiatrist is amazing! My nurse is amazing and my gp was amazing but she is leaving so I need to find a new one.
I hope you can find a psychiatrist you can gel with.
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tymeModerator
@Captain24 @creative_writer , and sometimes, it's good to know that there are some amazing pdocs out there, but if they are not a 'good fit', the therapeutic relationship doesn't really work.
I have certainly found this in all my years of therapy!
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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creative_writerSenior Contributor
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