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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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@catgirl There was previously individual psychotherapy available as an adjunct to the skills group. But there were more participants than therapists so essentially you started the skills group and eventually got therapy. Then the government withdrew funding for individual therapy, so I missed out on that.

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Night all, medication is kicking in. See you on the other side of tomorrow. 💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶

@Former-Member @outlander @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hop @Shaz51 @catgirl and everyone else.

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@Sans911night hun, sleep well

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@outlander @Former-Member @Former-Member @Bunniekins

Where are my forum sisters today? I've not seen any of you about, and it's much more into the day than I am.

I've some really good news to share. I got a phone call yesterday from my appointed pyschologist at the community mh outpatient clinic. He's actually the top pyschologist in the clinic. I see him in a weeks time on Friday. Now I just hope we 'connect' and I like him. This has been a long time coming-6 months since first referral. P

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Just laying low today. Trying to cope with what may come @Sans911

That is some really awesome news! I really hope you connect esp after all that waiting!
How did u go last night?

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@Sans911 I'm about just taking it easy this morning. More grazing than posting. Great news on your psychologist! I so hope that you both click. 6 months is a long wait but hopefully will be worth it. Will keep my fingers and toes crossed that it is everything you wish it to be 🙂

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Thinking of you too @outlander.

💕

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Yes ..... so pleased for you re the psychologist @Sans911.

😊

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@outlander - I wasn't in a position to buy last night. Insurance money won't be in my account until early next week. The cars last night at the auction weren't particularly great which is unusual. But there were some huge bargains to be had, partly because it was quite a smaller crowd than usual. Almost 2/3 of the cars were passed in, which means the auctioneer couldn't get enough money for them.

I have some options for cars on fb and Gumtree, do I'll check those out this weekend. I'm not in a rush to buy another car yet, as I have good public transport and I can easily walk to my GP or supermarket. When I eventually get back to working a car is essential.

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Thanks @Faith-and-Hope. I didn't tag you because I figured you had a lot on your plate right now, so thank for taking the time to read my post and reply.
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