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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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Don't fall off your feet @Sans911 - yes your eyes are correct - I am visiting you in your neck of the woods for a second day in a row. Just dropping by to say HI because I was thinking about you. Hope you are doing ok

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Nice to see you about @Zoe7 🙂💙

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

Luckily I'm laying down then @Zoe7 because yes I might have fallen down! Wow I'm very honoured by your visit. Shall I make a cup of tea?!

I'm doing ok today thanks. It's extremely hot though with temps at 35 right now. I don't feel like moving at the moment.

How is the little butterfly doing though?

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hahaha - glad you are laying down, I would not like to be the reason for a concussion on your behalf lol.

Suprising @Sans911 I am doing okay so far tonight. I did some of my grocery shopping today and when I couldn't move properly I came home. I am expecting to be achey tomorrow as well as tonight so I will aim for Wed to finish getting the few more things I need. Toby and Cat have food (as do I) and the washing can wait a couple more days (as can the rest of the housework lol).

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@Zoe7 - that pleases me so much that you're having an ok day. You know, I find it hard when I'm feeling ok and others aren't. I mean, I hesitate to say how I'm doing sometimes because I don't want those that are struggling to feel less than (hmm.. I'm struggling here to make sense). I find sometimes when I'm not ok & others aren't I feel worse because I want that for myself.

Anyway, even though you might be achy, it is because you have done something productive. So lots of self care tonight and tommorow.

My bigger, nameless (on the forums) cat has just come onto my bed for cuddles, nose rubs, and a short lay down. I highly suspect he wants dinner early as usual, but he hasn't given me nose rubs since the kitten got here a few weeks ago. @outlander

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

Hey @Zoe7,

Just stopping by to say hello and say, hooray for a better day

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I get it @Sans911 you feel that you don't have a 'right' to feel ok when others are struggling - but it is the opposite with me - if I can see others are having a good day then it lifts me a little when I am struggling - I find it hardest to be with other people struggling when I am also - so never feel like you cannot be who you are and show how you are truly feeling because either way there are others that will benefit from your insight @Sans911

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You can always talk about how your doing. good or bad @Sans911 your here for support too and thats what we are here for. You matter just as much as anyone else 💕 but i get where your coming from in hesitating alot.

Maybe your other cat is starting to adjust better now too. Hes coming back to you which is a good thing

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@Former-Member definitely a case of taking the wins when we get them today

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Hello @Sans911

Hello @Zoe7, @outlander, @Former-Member, @MDT

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