Totally exhausted - 7 months of Torture

Hi @Ginsmart

Firstly a warm welcome to you, thank you for sharing the vulnerabilities of your life right now.

I want to acknowledge your ability to reach out for support through this forum. From what I can see you have the tools and ability to reach out for support and know exactly what doesn't work for you. - breathing and meditation doesn't work me either 🙊

I'm curious in what helps you move forward in these times? You seem to be seeking for suggestions that could help you right now. I want to acknowledge that it can look different for everyone.

Sometimes talking to someone really helps me move through. You deserve to feel safe, to feel heard and be able to talk freely about how what is affecting you. Have you engaged in any professional support?

This forum and community is here to support you, should you feel you want to use our other services here there are:

SANE also offers support through:

Counsellors- Counselling service supports people affected by complex mental health issues, complex trauma and high levels of psychological distress.

Peer Support Workers- Peer Support Workers have lived experience with mental health and other life challenges and can share their experiences of their recovery journey to provide support and promote values of hope, inclusion, connection, respect, empathy and autonomy.

You are more than welcome to reach out to our Support Centre on 1800 18 72 63, Mon - Fri,

10 am – 10 pm AEST. You also have the option to reach out via our texted base chat service. All of our services are free.

Sending lots of light x

From,

Fluffy light

Thank you. I have a Peer Support worker ringing next week. Have seen psycologist 9 times - so no more subsidised psyc help & can't afford full cost. I am stuck, as my psc says.

Hi @Ginsmart

I think @fluffylight has good ideas.

A chat always helps me.

It does not fix the issue but often it helps us say what the issue is.

Sane Support Centre on 1800 18 72 63, Mon - Fri,

Lifeline 24/7 phone. 131 114

And if you do not agree with the person, relax and call back.

If you know what brings you down, decide if it really is so bad or if you can work out a way to change that situation.

Not easy.

I feel strength in your message.

So please pull on your strength to work out a solution to the issue.

Hi @Ginsmart

I have been

Dealing with the same diagnoses

For quite some time, aswell.

And I have arrived at my wits

And hearts end

on a number of occasions.

In my Time I have flirted with

Ending it. Still do.

Sometimes these things

make it easier to get to tomorrow,

Which is odd when I think about it...

@Ginsmart

It will be interesting to see what the Peer Support worker advises next week.

Happy to hear your thoughts after then to see what they suggest.

Hello @Ginsmart and welcome to the forums.

I’m sorry you’ve been having such a rough time for these past few months. There is no easy fix but you will be supported on here by lots of loving people with lived experience.

I often walk along the beach and see people meditating and I, like you, just think “whatever” but I will admit to trying to control my. breath when I’m super anxious.

Please ask any questions and have a look around the various threads.

Thinking of you 😊

Hey @Ginsmart,

I'm so sorry that you're at the end of your 10 sessions for the year. In a just society, we'd prioritise people's health and mental health as well as the essentials that underpin them - food, a stable home, human rights for everyone.

I have a couple of suggestions for further support from psychological counselling but how useful they are will depend on where you're living. I've used the student psychology clinic at a university near me before with success, if you're in a major city this could be an option. The one I attended had reasonable fees, and they were willing to lower them further when I've asked before, when money has been an issue. I found the standard of care pretty high overall.

If you're in NSW or Victoria, you can access the Head to Health program, which is separate from the 10 sessions offered through the medicare system and is free. There may be a wait of a few months but, fingers crossed, you would be able to see someone sooner than waiting for the new year and eligibility for the next 10 sessions.

If you live elsewhere, there might be some other options I'm not aware of. I'm most familiar with services here in Victoria, if that's your state I can recommend more.

I can definitely relate to months and months of severe depression and anxiety and I'm sure others here have been through the same, or are going through it right now, so you're not alone. If you've been able to identify any causes to it, people here might be able to offer better help.