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Something’s not right

Im scared

Im scared

I have spent the last 20 years of my life fighting to stay alive. I feel well for a couple of months, then I crash into a deep depression. I normally end up in hospital for a while, before having another period of being OK. I will then repeat the cycle, over and over again. I have had enough, I can't go on like this any longer. I now homeschool my daughter and I can't let her down. Her whole life I have failed her and my son. They have had to watch me go through the cycle of ups and downs. It has been so hard for them. Now my daughter needs me to be there for her and I believed I could. I thought that if I was determined and focused on staying well, that I could do it. The problem is that I can feel myself going down very rapidly and I'm scared. I don't know what to do. I can't seem to be able to get hold of it. I am feeling so alone, like I am the only person in the world. I know that sounds so selfish but I just feel so empty. What can I do? I'm so scared

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It looks like I have got a lot to think about tonight. I have got to try and make some sense out of the mess in my head. What's right, what's wrong? Can I cope, will I fall apart? Do I deserve help, am I not worth it? Should I take the easy way out, should I get support? How am I ever going to get through this? Looks like a long night....

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Hi @Angel80 , I just sent you an email as it seems like you're going through so much at the moment.

One thing in particular from my email I want to emphasis is one question you raised, which I can answer for you now:

‘Do I deserve help, am I not worth it?’

You are absolutely worth it. Your psychiatrist clearly feels you deserve it, other members in the forums who have shown support believe you deserve it, and I believe you deserve it.

As I said in my email, if there's anything we can do to assist in keeping you safe tonight, please let us know. If things escalate further, please contact one of the crisis services I have suggested in the email. They include:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or crisis chat

Suicide call back: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

Emergency: 000

Take care

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Thanks NikNik,
Everyone has been so understanding. I appreciate the support so much. I'm just not thinking very highly of myself right now. I'm just going to take one minute at a time tonight.....it's going to be a long one. Yes I'm worried and I'm not in a good space. But I'm not sure what else I can do, I'm spent. I have a decision to make, and it's not an easy one. I don't know what is going to happen tonight but I'm trying.

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Walking with you @Angel80 .... and I'm not the only one ..... keep yourself safe .... you are so worth it ❤️

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you are so worth it @Angel80

will be thinking of you friend and sending you tender hugs

remember we are here for you xx

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Thank you everyone so much. I can't believe how kind and thoughtful you all are. I've felt alone for so many years, now for the first time I feel like someone out there cares. Maybe I should try and relax a bit, book myself into hospital for a little while and get back on my feet again. My biggest problem was that I didn't think I was worth fighting for. All of you have been fighting for me, maybe it's time that I did the same. Once again, thank you everyone. 😇

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❤️👍🏼🤗🌸🌷😘💋💐💕 ...... Keep swimming @Angel80 ..... 🐠🐠🐠💕

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Now thats what we like to hear @Angel80!! You're not alone - and you are worth it!

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Hi @Angel80

you are so worth it!!

You are loved.

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Hi @Angel80,

Just reading your posts and so proud of where you have got to right now, that's a big first step. You deserve to feel better, to relax and look after yourself! People definitely care about you and I am so glad you are starting to feel that way about yourself too.

Take care,

Lunar

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