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Stuck and can’t escape it.

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor27 Jan 2024, 1:35 pm AEDT

Stuck and can’t escape it.

Hey,

things are hard and I just can’t seem to escape it, I went to the emergency room last night hoping to get the help I needed from mental health clinicians but they basically sent me on my way, I had SH which was why I went and they still discharged me, I ended up calling them crying for help and they told me to go home and try my coping skills, barely even made it home without having a massive crying episode and having to take myself back for them to just tell me I’m fine and discharge me again.

I feel like I’m just a burden and mistake, it feels all to overwhelming, they are supposed to be there to support you not just send you on your way when your basically in crisis.

the nurse I got when I came back was really rude to me she was a mental health person and basically told me to go home and try my coping skills.[edited by moderator] I was upset and really not feeling great mentally.

im just stuck on what to do, I feel like I just can’t escape it…..

am safe

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Unknown userMember03 Mar 2024, 12:40 pm AEDT

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Hey there @creative_writer 🙂🌺

a slow start for me - having a bit of health issues that kind of slow me down, but I’m still achieving the tasks I planned to do, and successfully keeping anxiety down to what I call a functional level - where I can still do things without feeling overwhelmed💜

I’m really glad to hear you’re feeling better today, however I’m sorry to hear you are feeling lots of anxiety ❤️‍🩹💜

Is there anything that you have in your toolkit that can help?
Sitting with you 🙂🫂💜🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor03 Mar 2024, 1:01 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member, I hope the slow start picks up for you ❤️

I'm going to see how things go for me, I have relaxation and distraction stuff and a safety plan. Don't think I'll last if this was to go later into the afternoon though, so hopefully get relief soon

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor03 Mar 2024, 1:03 pm AEDT

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Hey @Former-Member @creative_writer - they were useless, ended up being discharged so I’m now in bed chilling. Everything is just overwhelming. Am safe

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Unknown userMember03 Mar 2024, 1:12 pm AEDT

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Thanks heaps @creative_writer 💜🙂

I hope the relaxation and distraction techniques start working really soon, so you can get some relief 💜🌺

I think having a safety plan is a good idea, although I’m hoping things will settle for you and you can have a better afternoon 🫂💜🙂

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Unknown userMember03 Mar 2024, 1:16 pm AEDT

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Hey there @Fluttershy1 🌺💜

I’m really sorry to hear things weren’t good at the hospital 😔💜

Are you able to eat soft foods and drink fluids? I hope they at least had a look for you at your tonsils 🌺

I’m so sorry things feel overwhelming - take it easy, and stay in your safe space 💜🌺🫂

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creative_writerSenior Contributor03 Mar 2024, 1:29 pm AEDT

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@Fluttershy1, sorry to hear the support you got wasn’t up to standard. Hospitals have a long way to go in improving services to patients.

@Former-Member, I hope it settles because I don’t feel like keeping myself safe for much longer. Fighting these urges for now, but how long can I do this for?

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Unknown userMember03 Mar 2024, 2:02 pm AEDT

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Hey there @creative_writer 💜🌺

Sounds intense and very wearing on you in terms of sustaining that resistance 🫂💜

Is there anything I might be able to help you with via chat? maybe if we did techniques together?
please do mention it if so 🙂

otherwise, I’ll stay with you if that might help 💜🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor03 Mar 2024, 2:59 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member, I distracted myself by watching some TV. Have a heavy head now, the infection is probably not helping. I also fear I’m going to irritate by skin by wiping my nose too often. I feel wiped out

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Unknown userMember03 Mar 2024, 3:15 pm AEDT

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I hope tv was a good distraction, and continues to be 💜🌺

However I know there’s limits to how much can be taken in when not feeling well 🌺

I’m sorry to hear you’re still feeling under the weather 😔

I wonder if this is helpful..? When I have to wipe my nose till it’s red, I use a bit of lip balm around my nostrils to coat the area, and that is what gets wiped off instead of abrasion to the skin (I reapply after each time). I hope that might be helpful..? 🙂🌺

with all that’s going on, it’s very understandable that you’d feel wiped out 💜🌺

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creative_writerSenior Contributor03 Mar 2024, 4:11 pm AEDT

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@Former-Member, I wish I could be more productive today, but my brain won’t focus. My MH goes down the drain when I’m sick 😞

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