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Stuck and can’t escape it.

Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

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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SnowieSenior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

It is hard when we aren't able to get the help we deserve @Fluttershy1

Yes it can be overwhelming. Can you break it down into smaller parts. Just think about getting through the next 10 minutes. Is there anything you can do to try to help yourself?

I've been listening to an app. the last few hours. It has breathing exercises on it and also some nice sounds. It has been helping me get through this afternoon.

Do you have any apps. that you listen to?

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

@Former-Member - I just wanna run, there’s no point in trying to get help, they won’t help me, I just wanna hide away. I feel like a burden.

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

@Snowie - I’ve been with my support worker we have been playing skipbo and watching movies. I feel overwhelmed and in shutdown.
im safe

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

@Fluttershy1 the system is indeed broken and a lot needs to be done. I feel like more services need to be available before people reach the state of crisis.

I hope playing skipbo and watching TV with your SW provided you with a good distraction from things

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Unknown userMember

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I’m really sorry to hear that @Fluttershy1 😔💜

I agree with @Snowie and @creative_writer regarding making it through in little moments, taking your time, and doing something you can get some enjoyment/distraction from 🌺

and I also agree the system needs many more services to support vulnerable people before crisis💜💜🫂

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

Hi @Former-Member @creative_writer @Snowie @tyme @Jynx - things are quite hard, I got taken in by police yesterday night as I was struggling. I’m safe but they didn’t want to help me.

im safe, just really struggling, wanna run and hide from everyone, im so overwhelmed with everything.

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Unknown userMember

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

I’m so sorry the services aren’t supporting you @Fluttershy1 😔💜

it seems to be cycles of going around in circles - I wish they would do something to help you better, when you need it 💜

Feeling overwhelmed is totally understandable - there’s lots going on for your body to recover as well as the emotional aspect of what you’ve been through sweetness 💜🫂

have you reached out to the Pink Elephant web site to see if their resources or peers can help out a bit more? 💜

holding space for you and sitting with you xx

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creative_writerSenior Contributor

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@Fluttershy1 sitting with you. It breaks my heart you are not able to access the support you need. Sending you hugs 💖🫂

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

I have reached out to pink elephants @Former-Member - they were helpful, I’m just really not coping at the moment, it all feels abit to much emotionally and physically. I’m safe though

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Fluttershy1Senior Contributor

Re: Stuck and can’t escape it.

Thanks for the hugs @creative_writer - it’s so hard at the moment to get the support I need, they won’t even admit me. But never the less, I keep trying. I’m safe

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