Looking for support

I'm happy to have found this space and it's amazing how many people are signed up.

I haven't been prescribed any antipsychotic meds, but mainly cos I'm already on enough medication as it is. The anxiety is triggered by many things not just out of the ordinary thoughts. My mind is a crazy, scary place and one that is hard for professionals to understand. There's irrational fears that just don't make sense to anyone other than me, there's thoughts that others think are absurd but yet to me are normal.

Hi

Of all the posts I've read, I can really relate to yours. I'm an night owl and I'm also totally isolated. The last time I came out of the dark place I became almost mute and still am. I speak to my GP twice a year and I say a few words at the chemist to get my prescription filled but that's it. People overwhelm me as does loud noises so I prefer to stay at home especially in my bed but if I go out I wear headphones as it blocks the noise and people. Perhaps u could try that if u have to go out.

I had a 1.5 hour consultation with a psychiatrist late last year and was diagnosed with ASD which I already suspected I had.

I hope the support u receive here helps even in just a little way.

Snuggles

Hey @Hopeandlove ,

Welcome to the forums!

When all appears to be crashing down, do hold onto hope. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, remembering that will keep you going.

You can do this!

@tyme @MJG017

Hello @Spirit_Healer . Thanks for the welcome. That light at the end of the tunnel is just a little out of my reach, but I'm working on getting there.

Hey @Hopeandlove ,

Great to see you. How are you today?

Hi sorry I missed this @tyme . Things haven't been great the last couple of days.

How have you been?

I think I'm in the same boat as you. Things haven't been the best for me either. But I have a positive outlook @Hopeandlove .

What do you do when things don't go so well for you?

For me, I maintain a healthy routine in terms of eating, sleeping and exercising - as much as I can. But I can still feel the impact of what's been happening on my side as my brain seems very scattered.

Hope things get better for you. I look forward to hearing how you go.

For me i shut down completely @tyme. Hence not being on here, I don't see why anyone should have to put up with me.

It's been bad for me lately, health wise I'm screwed. Mentally everything is so messed up, I'm not able to do anything to take care of myself.

I hope things have been a bit better for you. Sorry I haven't been around to chat.

Awww hun, @Hopeandlove

I hear that when things are hard you tend to shut down. That's my go to too.

Honestly speaking, nowadays, I really push myself to go against my natural tendency to 'shut down'.

I give myself space, but I set boundaries about how much alone time I give myself so that I don't fall into a state of depression - again.

Then I really monitor my eating, sleeping and exercise.

I know this is harder than it sounds. But i found this is the only way for me to stay well.

Hope things get better for you.

Hugs

@tyme it's just what I do and they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

I'm better off shutting down and not bringing anyone else down with me. It's already too late for me, I've spiralled so far out of control and ended up right at the bottom of a deep dark hole. One I'm not sure I can find a way out of, not this time.