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Feeling overwhelmed and stressed

ChrisSenior Contributor05 Dec 2014, 7:54 pm AEDT

Feeling overwhelmed and stressed

I have no motivation at all. When I get up I fell overwhelmed by all the things that need doing. I become paralyzed,and all I can do is look at it.. It gets worse as the day goes on and i feel just so tired. I often find myself on the bed.I don't know what to do anymore.

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pieSenior Contributor14 Dec 2014, 1:54 pm AEDT

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Hi It's pie Need to talk to someone Privately this can not be said on Forums

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NikNikSenior Contributor14 Dec 2014, 4:56 pm AEDT

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Hi @pie

Sorry to hear you're not doing so well.

We aren't a crisis service, so we're unable to offer one on one support.

SANE does have a chat line & helpline, but I sense you want to talk to someone urgently. Did you connect with anyone since writing this post? Please remember to call one of the following numbers:

Lifeline 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat if you want to use online chat
Suicide call back service: 1300 659 467 or https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/register if you want to use online chat
If in immediate danger: 000

I will email these to you also.

I hope things are looking up.

Nik

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peaceSenior Contributor15 Dec 2014, 2:31 am AEDT

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@kato wonderful stuff

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pieSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 4:42 pm AEDT

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Nik Nik Can you Please send that to me Thank you. Pie Have a Great Xmas.

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pieSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 4:48 pm AEDT

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Hi Chris, It's Pie, I did exactly what you and everyone else said My Dr Rang Lifeline on Behalf of me, A Lot has happened I am Not Coping at All Can you Please send me some Tips or steps on doing Tasks Slowly, Should I have Sleeping Tabets, Too Help me Sleep at Night because I dont and I am always busy during the day it's not getting any easier, I Just wish That More People would Care and Understand Mental Illness My Anxiety and Depression is Getting worser, They Have Increased My Depression Medication So I hope It Helps. Thank you for Taking the Time to Listen to me.

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pieSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 4:54 pm AEDT

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I feel like I never Acheive anything But I do like when People Comment on My Cooking, and say It's Beautiful. That makes me feel good, Can you Tell Me How you Learn Confidence I really wish My Self Esteem was Better so I could @ Least Like Myself My friends all think I'm sweet and Kind and they said I get sucked in too easily like Forgiving People But since I got Hurt recently I feel like I dont Trust anyone.

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NikNikSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 5:06 pm AEDT

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Hi @pie

I have resent the email.

In terms of your request for tips, I'm sure members will have some ideas.

However, we are unable to offer medical advice about taking sleeping pills. That is a discussion to have with your doctor who has a full overview of your current situation.

Keep looking after yourself,

Nik

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ChrisSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 9:36 pm AEDT

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Hi pie
It's sounds like you are having a really difficult time right now, and I think that their are a lot of people here on the forums that can relate and really feel for you right now. I must say that in the short time I have been on the forums it has really helped me.I think when we feel so overwhelmed by everything, we kind of get stuck(that has been my experience anyway) have you got a good psychologist that you can talk to? I know it really difficult this time of year,but maybe you could let them know just how tough you are doing it right now.Life line is good to talk to. I only use their chat line,I can't face talking to a person. But even that can help take the pressure of a little so you feel calmer.Another thing is writing about how you feel.It doesn't matter what you write about, it's getting that stuff out of you head.Its not important to read what you've written.Sometime I think that the more I think about doing the harder it becomes, the more stuck I feel.choose something small that is achievable.break it down into smaller steps if that helps.Do you like listening to music?choose something that is happy, upbeat. it can have a real positive affect on your mood. do you have a garden? (If not go to a park) Go and literately smell the roses. Take your time to let ALL yyour senses take it in. do you like swimming? I find the water very soothing. I alo find shower very cleansing. It's like the water washes this mess in my brain away down the plug hole.i hope some of this helps, and remember their are people here that care about you. Stay safe.

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RickSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 9:56 pm AEDT

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Hi Piei don't know if this helps but it did help me.
All of us here, thougfh we may say positive things and give excellent support
All of us here feel alone and unable to cope more often than we would choose to certainly.
Manic day are hard especially if you've had them for 3 weeks, the fun goes out of it, and it's just moving around and not sleeping which is a total drag.
depression so deep you are drowning in it. Unable to move at more than a crawl and sadness?
sadness that makes the eyes ache from weeping.
Sound familiar?
Just keep posting. Keep talking. Sometimes that's all we can do on a given night.

The one thing I have come to believe , though I barely want to?

Hope is self enduring

Rick

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pieSenior Contributor16 Dec 2014, 11:44 pm AEDT

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Hi Chris, It's Pie Yes I do have a Fantastic Psychologist, I had a Bath tonight hopefully it helped as I feel really Tired tonight, The problem with seeing My Psychologist is It's Very Hard to get an Appointment as He is always busy and I cant see him Until January, I will be getting a Visit from someone that I can Talk to soon Hopefully, That's If I don't have Medical Appointments, Just For Once I would like to Treat myself to a Movie which I love doing or Buying some Clothes or doing something Just for me?

But Me being so Nice I am always Buying Other People Presents. I enjoy Cooking and will Hopefully Be Starting A Hospitality Course in 2016 Which I am Looking forward to, It looks like you have a Lot of Confidence in yourself, I only wish I had that, But because of those Bullies, From my School Days I have no Self Esteem or Confidence and am Having trouble Trusting people, I only Trust my Boyfriend my Family and really good friends, but One good friend Hurt me very bad by Saying Very Hurtful comments to me and Thats wasnt fare, I didn't deserve it, My Heart is Broken.

I'm hoping to go to the Gym Soon, I love Swimming @ the Beaches and Swimming Pool but am Very Self Concious of my Body, I always feel ugly when i look @ myself in the Mirror, I am sorry for saying these things but It helps me to talk to people Thank you for Listening to me Merry Xmas Chris

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