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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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@Sans911glad today is starting out OK and that sleep is becoming better for you.

Yea to new car. I hope you have a good time sailing and enjoy the outdoor time.

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@Sans911, I am bloody envious of the sailing,don't know about the manual but did have one for years and they are a bit better than what they were,I'm going to vacuum than go out mowing.Im getting depressed thinking of it and you doing something that sounds great!⛵

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💜💕 @Former-Member ..... 👋

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Hi @Faith-and-Hope

Having coffee break before mowing ,just finished housework including bedding,swearing in my mother's bedroom finding dirty undies with incontinence napkin stuffed in a cupboard, she's worse than having a teenager at times.Hope to walk tonight after missing three days,cool change here,too cool this morning.Hate sweating and hate cold but should be good walking.🚶

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Yeah ..... should be good walking @Former-Member .....

Might have a coffee myself ..... still struggling with energy levels and a bit shaky ..... maybe need a coffee refuel .... lol .....

Have been sorting and cleaning here today. First day I have had any motivation for it at all.

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@Sans911 💜💜 i wanted to wish you luck for your appt. Ive read msgs on other thread but not up for responding upon waking but thank you ❤ i really hope today goes well and you click so you can get through some of that fog and help you deserve. Baby steps and remember to breathe 💙

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Good luck too @Sans911

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Thank you @outlander. While I'm excited for today, there's a healthy dose of realistic fear. What if we don't get on? Will this therapy work? Will I be able to trust my therapist enough to be complete honest? Yes, breathing today will be important. I will probably breath a massive sigh of relief when it's all over

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Hi @Sans911,

I super hope things go well today with the new psychologist. I can well and truly relate to the anxiety around that first meeting. I so very badly hope this is someone you can connect with and feel safe with.

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Those are the usual concerns and questions and its ok to be nervous @Sans911 i really hope with all my heart that things go well for you and that you are heard and taken seriously.
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