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I've been quiet..I moved out of smll rural Qld. Left my partner, my dog and all my belongings behind. Now with my son & gf on Gold Goast. I went Psychiatrist whom said I need therapy for the rest of my life..ok so now I'm here I am not happy, people, traffic, noise and a nightmare dealing with Clink. I cant move from my sons as I cant find a place to live, rent to expensive and I cant stay here either as this was just a short term arrangement. I feel sqeezed and trapped and everyday I cry and lock myself in bedroom. My partner rings everyday, our conversations are short as he thinks I'm going back to the rural town. My physiologist says no u cant go back. Each time my major depression lasts for 6 months then I am in remission for 6 mths in which time I feel ok with living in isolation in Qld. I just do not know what to do. I also have PTSD from the violence and abuse as a child. My partner is not violent as he uses pot and has done for 45 yrs. I feel this is all to much to work out but I got to move out soon from my sons. Help Help. Can anyone give me some ideas please.
sorry to hear how hard things are at the moment @gyp
still here listening, take care of yourself,
lj
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Hi @gyp
how are you going? hope that you're doing ok today,
lj
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gypSenior Contributor
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Hello Lj, I am still here. Thx for asking. My psychologist had a cancellation yday. So I had a session with her. I told her about the problem I have that I'm soon to be homeless. She gave me different ideas to work with and I still cannot come to a decision. Why does depression cause so much indecisiveness'. Arrgh.
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hello@gyp please don't feel guilty about not assisting anyone. I feel as though all I do is write about myself and my woes. I just wear my mask so tightly this site helps me to release. I'm hoping that you feel some release and support from others who are suffering each in their own way
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hello@gyp yes me again! I was just wondering If you would feel comfortable approaching any churches in your area, they often have behind the scenes emergency help, or if there is a community centre with a notice board with any suggestions. stay safe
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hello@jar love this response - very helpful I am going to remind myself of this one too. surprising how on good days we know all of this stuff but when we are in a mess we cant think straight for all the fog
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Hi @gyp
i know, i have been in similar situations where making a decision seemed beyond my reach. I have often had to write out my options and start writing out either how i could achieve that, or what barriers there were.. and getting it onto paper usually helps me to detach myself from it a bit and see what i can do. its not easy though. I'm glad you got into see the psychologist. Maybe next time you see them you'll be able to take another step forward with the decision making, or discuss what options there are then. Be kind to yourself, its not easy.
lj
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gypSenior Contributor
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Thx Lj, I am very self reliant mostly. But of late I have had to rely on others for a hand up and this is so uncomfortable. So many times I push people away because I feel less for not working out my own problems. This is also where I make terrible mistakes as well and for me to make mistakes is almost like I committed a crime. I know this comes from my childhood and I have found it difficult to change this behavior. I will keep working on it. Thankyou Lj for your suggestions 💜
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Re: verysad and confused
Hello @gyp
Sorry you are struggling with all this
how are you today ??
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gypSenior Contributor
Re: verysad and confused
Hello Shaz51, Just for today I am ok. I have stopped worrying about accommodation and know I have a few options to follow through with.I don't need to make the decision today ..beathe. Thx Shaz51.
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