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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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Im heading out now lovelies
Will catch you all later ❤❤

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@outlander Good luck with your shopping! xx

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

@morning @Sans911,hope you are OK within and amused by your cat,mine went awol during the night which makes me worried @outlander @Former-Member, @Bunniekins ,congrats on your achievement.

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@Former-Member I know what you mean about going awol ... my tuxedo cat was a ratter he used to love going into the drains at night and bringing back rats ... and leaving them by my door step. I tried desperately to keep him indoors but we got him from a sanctuary and he was a stray so hated being cooped up ... he also ate the wild life ... *sigh* he would wake me up continuously at 1am every half an hour onwards wanting to get out it was dreadful. He was simply a very bad kitty kat.

Whereas our stray ginger was lovely he was just thankful to have a home and would come inside regardless and would happily sit on our laps, He was a beautiful cat along with our girl kitty she too just wanted to be with the family.

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@Former-Member Good morning NellBell! How are you this morning? 🙂

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

Morning @Bunniekins @Sans911 @Former-Member @outlander @Faith-and-Hope (hope I haven't forgotten anyone!)

Got about 5 hours sleep last night with no nightmares so to me that is a win. Morning has been filled with washing bedding, long overdue.

I am glad you are all well this morning and Sans hopefully you can get a nap in today.

Hubby leaves this afternoon so that is making my anxiety start to creep up to lots of calming activities today! He is sooooooo excited so don't want to burst his bubble.

Hope today is a good one for you all

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@Former-Member Don't worry Nell you will have us all here to help you over the next 2 weeks. Just take it easy and make the most of hubby not being around 🙂 Think of the pluses ... house can be left messy, lots of takeaway etc.

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@Former-Member hello Sis. Don't think too far ahead re: husband's absence. You can get through this time. You know that we will all be here to support and carry you through, and before you know it, he'll be back home. Good to hear you had a restful sleep. That's a big win for you.

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Thanks @Sans911 @Bunniekins

Yes Sans that is a big win for me. Am just going to take one day at a time, but I will ge there. I know there will be highs and lows and have this forum to help me through.

@Bunniekinsso lad to hear your t-shirts are getting bigger, great job

@Sans911your cat seems extremely loveable and another little kiten sounds good too.

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@Former-Member,
I can see the emotional side,the comfort of him being there,it might do you some good to give you time to yourself.
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