FORUMS

Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.

  • 47,612Members
  • 1,358,869Posts
  • 1,400,000Visitors
Recovery Club

I'm back

I'm back

Hi @NikNik @pip @Decadian@utopia@Faith-and-Hope@Former-Member@Shaz51@Former-Member @CherryBomb @Silenus moderators and friends

I knew i wouldn't last!! I need you all. who was i kidding. Hubby and I went camping for 4 days and we argued so much about how to put the tent up, which post to use, wrong post, right post, etc etc etc

I couldn't read my book that i bought because he kept talking to me. At the end i gave up. We did walk around the perimeter of the caravan park which took 1/2 hour (huge park). I managed to swim which that gave me some peace and quiet for a little while.

We just snapped at each other most of the time. And when we didn't snap we sat and hardly spoke. he is the type of guy that doesn't say much but i noticed even in the car driving up (3.5 hours) he wouldn't start a conversation. So i just looked up facebook and read the paper, or fell asleep.

The weather was beautiful (25-30 every day). But i realised that i need space to myself. We are home now and he is washing the car, I have just put a load of washing on. the kids survived without us and actually not even keen to see us 😞

My mental state is not that great. The CAT team rang me on saturday to make sure i was okay and asked about my sleeping. The psych i saw gave me some sleeping tablet but i am still adjusting and don't like the drowsiness it causes the next day. I did call them again on sunday afternoon but they had to transfer me to the place that i went to and i sadi no don't worry as hubby was coming back to me anytime and i couldn't speak while he was there.

I have an appt tomorrow to see the CAT team psych again, i also have an appt to see my own psych in the afternoon. it will be interesting to see what he has to say abut me seeing the CAT tem psych.

I knew i wouldn't last being off here, i just needed to tell someone about my weekend. And as for intimacy and sex - well there is none. And it's prob my fault because i told him last time in hospital back in July that i wasn't interested. which is still true but i am sure he would like to.

I feel like a failure for not being able to stay away from this forum, i always have good intentions, set myself a goal but never go through with it. that's where i see myself as a huge failure.

anyway, just thought i would say hi to everyone and that i have missed you all even though it's not even a week. how patethic is that.

222 replies

61 - 70 of 222
1...678...23

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

Hi there @BlueBay

I am so sorry that you are feeling this way at the moment. I was wondering if you have someone you can speak to right now?

Unfortunately we are not a crisis service, but some places you can call now for support are:

Lifeline: 13 11 14 or Crisis Chat

Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or online counselling

If you are in immediate danger please call : 000

We all value your input on the forums, and we all care about you and your safety. Please take care of yourself and let us know if you are safe,

Jac-in-the-box

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

Hi @BlueBay

I hear you my friend - and you have answered your question - your kids are adults and need to move out - and your husband needs to respect your condition and stop with the huffin and puffin and you

Most of all - YOU NEED TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT

To quote Margaret Houilhan - you expect respect and will accept nothing less

You are a worthwhile human being who cares for the wants of your family and you need to have the peace your health demands right now

And please reach out for help right now - please care for yourself

You are loved and respected here -

Decadian

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

That is so beautiful @Faith-and-Hope

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

@BlueBay. Ring your CAT support straight away. Don't sit on these feelings. Ring them or LifeLine or go to the ED at hospital.
I hate knowing you are feeling so beyond flat. I understand you find it hard to see - but this is temporary.
But ph your support to help you get through.
Sending you love

In response to: Re: I'm back

Re: I'm back

Keep yourself safe @BlueBay .... and please check in to let us know you are safe ....

❤️💗💜💙💚💕 ................... 😘

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

I'm still here. Thank you everyone.

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

Hey @BlueBay. I'm just wondering if it was possible for you to have a planned admission to hospital for only two or three nights when you are not working that will help break this cycle for you a bit. It won't fix anything but gives you a bit more strength and fight to keep pushing through, especially as the next few weeks are tough. Hang in there. You are worth it. 💜🤗

In response to: Re: I'm back

Re: I'm back

That's good to hear @BlueBay

Just keep posting to let us know you are okay or not okay

Lots of virtual hugs

It has to be dark for us to see the Southern Lights

😍

Dec

In response to: Re: I'm back

Re: I'm back

That's a good idea @Former-Member

@BlueBay - I know when I was spending time in the Melbourne Clinic in a revolving door pattern way back in the past there were people who went to work while they were in hospital - so they could get on with their lives while resting when they were not at work

Anyway - it was not easy but I kept going to university when I was having a turn as an inpatient for a longer spell

You can only try - you are so fragile right now.

Do you feel as if you should be in hospital? - I know about your financial situation - as much as you have told us - and next year you will have to pay the excess again -

There are times when making up our minds is such hard work

Dec

In response to: I'm back

Re: I'm back

It's too hard to ring anyone. I'm too tired. How do I get thru the nextv3 weeks. It's too long with no therapist.
I'm never going to get over this. It will haunt me forever.
61 - 70 of 222
1...678...23