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

Hi everyone .... 💕

I just wanted to tell you @Sans911, that it means a lot to me ..... and I am so glad you did reach out for help. So proud of you for that ......

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

@Faith-and-Hope - you're welcome & thank you. I made a very brave decision today not to ask for more information about what actually transpired a week ago. It's really not that important and people who care about me have already been through enough without having to rehash things.

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

@Former-Member - I was actually nicely surprised and touched that so many people here were concerned about my welfare last week. When I came back online I was a little shocked.. I deliberately withdrew back further and further last week from everything. I knew exactly what I was doing, and nobody else had any idea. I didn't want people to care about me. By pulling back I wanted people to forget me.

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

hi @Sans911

glad your back

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

@Sans911I was concerned last week when you started going very quiet but knew I couldn't do much from behind my computer screen. That's where the anonymous part sucks!

Just because you pulled back doesn't mean we would forget you. In fact the exact opposite happened. People became more concerned about you. Sans you are truly valued and respected on the forums here and reach many people with your words of wisdom. I was not the one bit surprised that so many people were concerned about you.

Hopefully you now know how loved you are on here. We care for you deeply hun

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Hi @Teej it is good to 'see' you, if it is only in the background. I hope today has been ok for you

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@outlander @Former-Member @Bunniekins @Bubbles3 @Faith-and-Hope

Good night all. Hopefully I'll get some sleep and so will you all.

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

Goodnight @Sans911 hope you get some sleep too❤️

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

Goodnight @Sans911 ...... 💕

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Thanks @Former-Member. My day is not so great. Just taken some meds to knock me out. I hope your night is ok. Wishing you the best. 💜🤗

hiya and night @Faith-and-Hope 💜🤗👋

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