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sad&stuck

STORMGRL101Senior Contributor

sad&stuck

Major depression & social anxiety have been ruling my life and I feel so stuck. Lack of motivation, emotional overeating, loneliness..(my partner works nights and sleeps during the day, i have no friends & my family are either away or busy and I feel like I don't want to bother them) feelings of being worthless and hopeless, racing thoughts... I'm tired. And sad. No medication is helping and I have a support team around me (psychologist, psychiatrist, gp, mental health support worker) but I can't help but think why bother. Ive been holding on for so long and it doesn't seem to be getting better. I feel like there's only so much distracting I can do. Sorry, you probably don't want to read my depressing s*&t but thanks if you do.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

WTG @STORMGRL101 I actually find I can write more freely when there are tears flowing - it is like a double release of all those built up feelings and emotions coming out through tears and words. Keep going - I'll be around for a little longer

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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

I have finished writing.. and I'm scared to show anyone. Some may think it's a suicide note but I feel like I need to show someone I just hope my support worker doesn't get too worried. I am safe for tonight. I will need to take a prn to help calm myself now the bad thoughts are here.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

That is a huge achievement @STORMGRL101 - so very well done Would you like to share any of it - or would that make you feel too vulnerable?

We are having a conversation over on Am Not Coping (I think I tagged you in) - come and join in for a little while and take your mind elsewhere - please, please, please

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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

I don't think I'd better share any of it @Zoe7 the mods probably wouldn't approve it! I see my support worker Wednesday morning.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

If it breaches any of the community guidelines it isn't appropriate @STORMGRL101.

...but the biggest thing you have done is actually write the letter. What you do with it now is entirely up to you. If you don't feel comfortable giving it to your support worker just yet then that is ok. If you do then that is great too. Whatever you do we will be here to support you afterwards - you might need to remind me on Wednesday though. What time are you seeing your support worker?

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Unknown userMember

Re: sad&stuck

Hi @STORMGRL101

Just checking in to see how you are. Sorry to read how distressed you have been tonight and I hope you have finished your letter and can take your medication to get ready for sleep now.

Sometimes writing bad thoughts down can help us to get them out and ease the pressure a bit.

Take care of yourself and see what you can do to wind down a bit.

Regards,

Frog

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

Good evening @Former-Member How you doin?

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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

@Zoe7 @Former-Member
I feel ashamed to say I gave in to a SH thought. Hurts a bit now but I am in bed and have music on to help calm down. I see my support worker 930am Wednesday. I'm supposed to go to my activity group tomorrow morning so I will do my best to get up and ready.

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Zoe7Senior Contributor

Re: sad&stuck

You don't need to feel ashamed @STORMGRL101 - it sucks that it got that far for you but you are now looking after yourself and that is awesome. It is also a huge step to acknowledge that you 'gave in' to those thoughts and to share it here actually shows courage. Look after yourself tonight Storm and please try and make it tomorrow then let me know how it goes. I have an earlier GP app on Wed so I should be home early afternoon to checj=k in with you thhen also...

Love and hugs...

Zoe

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Unknown userMember

Re: sad&stuck

Rest up now @STORMGRL101

Just accept whatever is done and don't punish yourself any further. Good luck with getting to your group program. Hope you have a good day tomorrow.

Frog

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