Heavy

@AuntGlow I don’t know what would even help anymore maybe if I could actually sleep for once or if I wasn’t so scared idk I am just so overwhelmed and everything is too much.

Hi @Eden1919,

I'm sorry to hear that things are overwhelming for you at the moment, especially when sleep isn't able to come as easily.

If you haven't already, you can check out these tips and info around sleep.

Are you able to stay safe at the moment?

Unfortunately, the forums aren't a counselling service, but please do keep reaching out and sharing with the people you trust. You deserve to be heard and supported. If you're feeling unsafe, please don't hesitate to contact 000.

• 000 Emergency, police & ambulance (24 Hrs)
• Connect with a lifeline crisis supporter (24 Hrs) 13 11 14
• Suicide callback service (24 Hrs) 1300 659 467

I am with you @Eden1919.

I think when things feel this big and overwhelming, taking life moment to moment is so important - asking yourself, 'what do I need right now?' is a practice that can really help over time. By doing this, it takes some of the pressure off and redirects us to what we can control. And hey, maybe in that moment you really do need to simply surrender to how you feel, and that's okay too. I think softness is key. 💛

@AuntGlow I don’t know what would help I wish I did but nothing is working at the moment and idk why I just I am so tired but like emotionally and everything is just too much I feel like I am constantly on the verge of a breakdown and at any moment I could explode.

Hey @Eden1919 I'm hearing how hard things are.

Is your psychiatrist appointment still scheduled for this week?

@Ru-bee it should be unless they cancel it again

I hear you and I understand this feeling so much... you really are holding a lot and managing so much, so please know you can come back and update us any time, okay? How are things feeling for you today? @Eden1919 💛

@AuntGlow Not good today I can see eyes watching me but I don’t know who’s eyes they are and I am still really scared that people aren’t people and that they are going to hurt me and my head doesn’t feel right and I am so tired but I can’t sleep and I keep going between laughing and crying and I can’t I am so overwhelmed and idk what to do anymore there is a lot more going on but I can’t really say it on here,

Hi @Eden1919,

I'm really sorry to hear how overwhelming things are for you right now. Is there something that usually helps ground you and keep you safe when you're feeling this way?

I see you mentioned in a previous post about an upcoming psychiatrist appointment, when's that happening?

If at any moment you feel unsafe, please don't hesitate to call your local CATT team or 000. You deserve to be supported.

It sounds like things are feeling very unsettled for you right now @Eden1919, but know that we are here with you. This is an exercise that may help with anchoring right now:

1. Identify 3 things you know are real/true

2. 3 things that are within your immediate control

3. 1 thing you can do to take care of yourself or reach out tonight.

Please let me know your answers when you have the space to respond. Talk soon. 🥰