Eden1919Senior Contributor
Safety
What do you do when you arent feeling safe but you dont want to go to the hospital and helplines arent working? Also what do you do when distractions and all of that stuff isnt working either?
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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@Eden1919It sounds like you are getting really anxious and overwhelmed about what is coming up. You can't do anything to change it Eden; and you just got to slow things down. That means your breathing, try to slow it down by counting up to 5 when you breath in, pause for 3, then breath out to the count of 6. Try even stroking dog and bunny and counting the strokes. Do you think you could try this now Eden?
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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@Sans911 i have been trying breathing exercises but they arent working i feel like i am about to cry and i cant take this
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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@Eden1919 if you need to cry, do so. Don't hold back..
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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i tried to but i cant cry.
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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i am freaking out i am going to try the shower maybe.
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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Shower did not help I am super panicked right now and I can't do this and my head won't stop and I feel really bad and I really want to hurt myself.
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Unknown userMember
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Hey @Eden1919
Sorry to read you are still feeling panicky and distressed. It's not easy when you haven't slept all night. This is a trigger for you to feel distress and want to self harm.
Did you want to call a helpline to talk about how you are feeling with a counsellor? Here are the numbers below that you are probably familiar with:
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659467
- beyondblue Support Service 1300 22 46 36
What are some things that can help keep you calm for the next few hours?
kind regards,
Frog
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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Hi @Former-Member i have tried helplines before but they have not been very helpful.
I saw my psychologist before i had even said anything he said i didnt seem well he wants to talk to my caseworker and my caseworker said they wanted to talk to my psychologist so i guess now i am busted. i really dont know what to do if they talk they will figure out my plan and ugh i am screwed and something my psychologist said has really scared me and i cant stop thinking about it. i cant do this.
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Eden1919Senior Contributor
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is anyone around? i really dont know what to do anymore.
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Unknown userMember
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Hi @Eden1919
I'm sorry that things are so scary right now. Will your case worker or psychologist get back in touch wiht you when they've talked. They are there to help care for you and not hurt you. can you put a little bit of trust in them at the moment that they are probably thinking about what is best for you, as scary as that may feel...
