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**Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

**Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

Apologies for this long, ranting post, but I have to get it out of my head. I don't care if you read it or not.

For weeks now, I felt so incredibly overwhelmed with sadness; on the edge of tears constantly that never get released. I'm back on medication for depression which doesn't seem to be working after 3 weeks.

Nothing brings much satisfaction anymore, not even my job, which was one thing I had to hold onto to keep me going. And after yet another impulsive attempt and a trip to hospital last weekend, where I also take shifts, my professional conduct & capacity is being questioned by other staff and departmental managers. I don't blame them; I would probably feel the same way.

My SI is actually an acceptable 'coping mechanism' for my BPD when life gets to much, and I need to shut down. But now it's become a burden and problematic because of how often I've presented to hospital in the last 6months. Often if I feel 'safe' enough, I stay home and sleep it off. So now, after feeling like I've burdened health services to the point of annoyance, I feel like I have go ahead and made a proper effort because I deserve to be punished for that. I can't 'urge surf' these SI/SA thoughts anymore. I feel compelled to put them into proper action. Now that I have made that decision, I am scared, that if I really intend to go through with it, there's no coming back, no tommorows.

Why do I now suddenly care so much about dying, when I never did before with any other major attempts? I don't really know, but it's got me really rattled how stuck my mind is on making it work. I guess maybe I want to stick around for a bit longer. But this feeling of hopelessness is all consuming and strong.

I don't know what to do. I don't know who to turn to anymore, as the support services have heard it all before, so nothing they suggest helps. Not even my loved DBT skills help. How do you keep going when nothing helps, loved ones can't reach you, and it's just takes so long to feel any bit of right?

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@Former-Member - afternoon. I see you hiding behind the likes again. How are you doing today?

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@Sans911yes I am about. How are you going?

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I'm not so good with words at the moment (or ever, really), @Sans911 ... but still want people to know that I hear them. Hiding under like buttons feels safer. I'm not so great today, Sans911. How are things with you? I hope you're as okayish as you can be. 🌷

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Re: **Trigger warning** Stuck in world of sadness and Suicidal Ideation

@Former-Member - yes, I know that you like to hide under the likes. And you are good with words, but I will never pressure you to talk if it doesn't feel safe. I just really want you to know I like you and appreciate your concerns about me. I'm not brilliant today. I had a really rough night with a lot of distressing feelings and I'm in considerable pain. I've haven't slept at all, so feeling quite raw. I'm still in hospital and probably will be for a few weeks yet.

@Former-Member - see above. I've really missed you very much. It feels like I've been away for a long time.

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@Sans911I have missed you too hun, a lot. I'm sorry you are still having those thoughts, it is just not fair at all. 2018 certainly does seem to have started very shaky indeed.

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Thanks, @Sans911, I appreciate that. I like you, too. I’m sorry things are so hard for you.

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@Sans911were you able to get a blanket or something for your bed to make it a bit more comfy?

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I was wondering the same @Sans911 ....

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@Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope - yes, my bed is a lot more comfortable. Blankets underneath the sheet and on top. And I have the most amazing roomie. She's been just incredibly supportive, gentle and friendly. It's been immensely helpful

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Im glad your more comfy now @Sans911 and a good roommate too 💕💕
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