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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.
@CherryBomb Ive just had a hot shower but i feel like its too early for bed. my partner is now asleep and i am thinking of watching something but i feel really sad about everything that has happened.
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CherryBombSenior Contributor
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it's only naturally to have some big feelings about what has happened. Just be mindful about not replaying it, hoping for something else. It has happened now, it cannot be changed - that it beyond anyone's control. So focus on the thing you can control - and that's right now.
What can you do for you now? Perhaps put a time limit on how much you decide to reflect on the recent events, and then give yourself permission to let it go for the night and then return to it at another time.
What are you thinking of watching?
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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor
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Hi @STORMGRL101,
I'm really sorry to hear how much you are struggling at the moment. I super hope you are able to get a restful night's sleep tonight.
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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor
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@CherryBomb Partner has been called into work. I did SH. Sad 😓 I'm in bed now. Hopefully can fall asleep so my mind can have a break.
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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor
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Im so tired of living in crisis. I've been to hospital 3 times in the past month 😓😩😰 how do you keep fighting when you've got nothin left
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
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Hi @STORMGRL101 ....
I am sorry you are feeling so stressed .... I hope you can calm yourself and go to sleep ....
Thinking of you.
🌷💜
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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Hello @STORMGRL101
thinking of you this morning
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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor
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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope@Shaz51 I'm still battling the SH SI thoughts. Sick of it. I find it really hard to be around family/partner when I feel this low. I wish I didn't have to see anyone. Going to try to clean up the kitchen and lounge a bit then settle down on the couch. Have to go out to get a birthday card for my brother later.
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Unknown userMember
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Hi @STORMGRL101, we don't know each other but I just want to say I've been where you are and there is hope! For yearsci fought SH & SH (mostly in secret and anonymous helplines) and I felt so tortured by it, this monster within. Only 18months ago I self harmed (gosh, nobody, not even Dr knows about that but this is anonymous), less than that I had the means in the palm of my hands in tears, chatting here, ringing lifeline, praypraypray, cry, distract, it would escalate and come and go. You sound likevi was then. I honestly thought it was gonna be with me for the rest of my life, however short or long or short... that was. Its seemed impossible, hopeless. My point is - its been months since I have felt that way - its like a miracle. I just wanted to let you know not to give up. Keep doing the meditations, the self-compassion, the reaching out - if ya like me one day it must stops and you wonder how, but it will. Big hug 💜💕
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STORMGRL101Senior Contributor
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Thankyou for sharing some of your story with me @Former-Member. I appreciate it although right now I don't feel like I will get there.because my life is ruined, but thanks.
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I find it really hard to be around family/partner when I feel this low. I wish I didn't have to see anyone. 
