Nobody to turn to..

Hi @CharGrilledChar 🙂

I'm hearing a lot is going on for you, and you've taken the step to share about it here, thank you for sharing 💛

I'm sorry to hear what is happening for you at this time. It sounds like an incredibly difficult space to be in.

Do you have supports in place? It's important to be caring for yourself right now, I can imagine how tough this is on you and it sounds like it can be an uncomfortable experience.

What do you think will help at this time?

For the time being, I wanted to share some resources with you, I hope this sits okay with you:

• Information on mental distress
• Have you heard of Hearing Voices? It's a network of people who hear voices or have different perceptions to others. They have peer groups all over the place which are really focused on people supporting each other.

Please know you are not alone and that we are right here with you 💛

fluffylight x

Hey @CharGrilledChar Glad to hear you have found a psychiatrist. Keep us updated with how you go! 🙂

Also your first post, I relate to, as I struggle with social anxiety and definitely what you have said "I feel as though people are watching me".

Are there things you have found helpful in these situations to get through it?

Hey @CharGrilledChar

Sorry to hear you're going through a tough time. I know you said you don't expect any replies... But I'm replying anyway haha

Finding a good psychiatrist is tricky. I finally found a good one who listens and makes me feel heard, and it does make a difference when you feel like they actually care. A bit like with most things, you gotta keep trying until you find a good one, and don't feel like you have to stick to one if they aren't helping. I hope they can figure out what's going on and what you need.

Different mental illnesses can cause emotional blunting but there is also a term for it, alexthymia. It's more of a symptom than a condition but it's a real thing people can experience. I was diagnosed with dysthymia for a while and that's a bit similar to what you described. Kinda like you're just existing.

When you've got a lot going on your mind can do strange and annoying things. Sometimes for me it feels like a bunch of different versions of myself bickering away. It can be off-putting and makes stuff even harder than it already is. Take care and we're here if you need!

I'm sorry your also another who is suffering and even more so psycially alone. I can relate to this. I could be in a room of people and still feel alone and out of place. When I feel alone I remind myself that I've gotten this far alone and that I'm strong enough to keep fighting even if I don't want to I have to. I'm finding the mental health system is in crisis because of so many in need and a lack of good ones who actually know what they are doing. I keep hope that someday maybe il get that help I know I desire and deserve. You too deserve to feel like u have someone especially in Ur moments of despair. If you ever need to chat I'm also a good listener